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 Topics

• Dr. 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:

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