Discover the bodys innate power to heal from traumathe classic, life-changing guide to trauma recovery from the creator of Somatic Experiencing® (SE)
Unraveling trauma in body, brain, and spirita revolution in treatment and beloved global bestseller
In In an Unspoken Voice, renowned trauma expert Peter A. Levine, PhD, reveals how the body holds the key to recovering from complex trauma and experiences that overwhelm our nervous systems, from adverse childhood experiences to PTSD . Drawing on decades of clinical practice, personal stories, case studies, and trauma science, Dr. Levine shows that trauma can be healedif we can learn to listen to our bodies innate, unspoken wisdom.
Through vivid accountsfrom his own near-fatal accident to the journeys of clients grappling with their own traumas and scarsyoull learn how our nervous systems respond to threat; why trauma can leave us stuck in fear and numbness; and, most importantly, how to restore resilience and heal toward empowered, mind-body wholeness. This book explains:
- How shaking, trembling, and instinctive movements are essential embodied responsesand can help us release trauma safely and effectively
- The biological map of flight, flight, freeze, and collapseand how to break free from paralyzing experiences of fear and trauma
- Practical steps and evidence-based exercises to help you gently discharge survival energy
- How to reawaken your natural capacity for self-regulation
- The SIBAMSensation, Image, Behavior, Affect, and Meaningmodel for integrating fragmented experiences
- Real-life wisdom and insights from case studies of survivors
In an Unspoken Voice is a compassionate, deeply human, and revelatory look at trauma and what it takes to healand shows you that you already have the embodied tools and wisdom to do so.
