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Somatic Experiencing

"A body-oriented therapeutic model designed to heal trauma by gently discharging survival energy trapped in the nervous system."

Understanding Somatic Experiencing

Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing is based on the observation that wild animals rarely suffer psychological trauma because they naturally shake off survival shock after danger passes. By tracking physical sensations (the "felt sense") rather than cognitive narratives, clients renegotiate stress patterns and restore equilibrium to the autonomic nervous system.

Spiritual Significance

In the Numinous path, Somatic Experiencing represents a key pillar for bridging the gap between physical reality and the subtle energies of consciousness.

Somatic Experiencing - Meaning, Definition & Significance | Numinousme