Peter A. Levine

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Peter Alan Levine (born February 19, 1942 ) is an American biophysicist, psychologist and body-oriented trauma therapist.

Live and act

Levine holds a PhD in biophysics and psychology. The Somatic Experiencing (SE) method he developed is a holistic approach to trauma resolution. The method starts with the client's body awareness and works with his body memory to resolve shock trauma. An extended SE approach is also suitable for treating developmental trauma. Levine teaches his method worldwide. In October 2010 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Body Psychotherapists. As a stress consultant, he was involved in the NASA project for space shuttle development and as a member of the psychologists for social responsibility in the development of practical aids in the event of natural disasters and the consequences of war. His 1976 dissertation at the University of California, Berkeley was entitled Accumulated Stress, Reserve Capacity, and Disease .

Works

  • Trauma Healing: The Tiger's Awakening. Our ability to transform traumatic experience. 2nd edition, Essen 1999
  • Language without words. How our body processes trauma and brings us back into inner balance. Translation from the American by Karin Petersen. 8th edition, Munich 2010
  • Get rid of trauma. How to solve mental and physical blockages . 9th edition, Munich 2015
  • Trauma and memory. The traces of our memories in the body and brain. How we understand and process traumatic experiences. Munich 2015

Together with other authors

  • with Maggie Kline: Heal Wounded Children's Souls. How children and young people can overcome traumatic experiences. Munich 2005
  • with Maggie Phillips: Relieved of Pain. Discover the power of your body to overcome pain. Munich 2013

literature

  • Marianne Bentzen and Susan Hart: Neuroaffective Therapy with Children and Adolescents , Lichtenau / Westphalia 2015
  • Kathy L. Kain, Stephen J. Terrell: Nurturing Resilience. Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma. An integrative somatic approach. Berkeley 2018

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personal data
SURNAME Levine, Peter A.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Levine, Peter Alan (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American biophysicist, psychologist and trauma therapist
DATE OF BIRTH February 19, 1942