Somatic experiencing
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing (soh-MAT-ik ex-peer-ee-EN-sing) is a form of alternative therapy aimed at relieving the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental and physical trauma-related health problems by focusing on the client's perceived body sensations (or somatic experiences).
Etymology
The term "Somatic Experiencing" was coined by Dr. Peter Levine, based on his observations of animals in the wild. "Somatic" comes from the Greek word "soma", meaning "body", and "experiencing" refers to the process of sensing internal bodily sensations.
Related Terms
- Body Psychotherapy: A branch of psychotherapy which applies basic principles of somatic psychology. It originated in the work of Pierre Janet, Sigmund Freud and particularly Wilhelm Reich who developed it as vegetotherapy.
- Trauma Therapy: A type of therapy that helps individuals work through the emotional and psychological effects of a traumatic event.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
- Somatic Psychology: A form of therapy that seeks to identify and release physical tensions that remain in the body in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Somatic experiencing
- Wikipedia's article - Somatic experiencing
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