Dr. Peter Levine: On Healing Our Traumatic Pasts

In this special episode Drs. Jeanne and Kelley talk to Dr. Levine about his latest, a deeply personal book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. Dr. Peter A. Levine discusses his personal journey of healing from trauma and the importance of somatic experiencing in trauma therapy. Key TopicsDr. Levine's childhood experiences with trauma and how it shaped his interest in trauma healing.The journey to writing the book and the importance of sharing personal woundedness in trauma work.The Somatic Experiencing approach and the significance of embodied experiences in healing trauma.The significance of having a present and empathetic other to assist in the healing process.The difficulties of facing betrayal and the challenges of overcoming it.The power of reworking traumatic memories and the role of safe relationships in healing.The impact of Dr. Levine's work, the importance of vulnerability and shared humanity in creating a more compassionate world.Dr. Peter Levine:An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey | Other Books | Somatic Experiencing | Facebook | Instragram | LinkedIn | Youtube  EPISODE LINKSDr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-sensitivity-doctor/exclusive-content