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Waking the Tiger
By Peter A. Levine
Peter Levine reveals how trauma isn't just a psychological event, but a physiological process that, when interrupted, leaves an unfinished story in the body, waiting to be completed.
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What it is about
Trauma healing, nervous system, somatic experience
Who it is for
If you've ever felt an inexplicable tension or reacted disproportionately to small stresses, this reveals how your body holds and can release unresolved trauma, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Peter A. Levine, a biophysicist and psychologist, developed Somatic Experiencing by observing how wild animals naturally recover from life-threatening events, offering a clear, body-centered approach to trauma resolution.
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