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Peter A. Levine (born 19 February 1942) is an American therapist, author and educator who specializes in the treatment and understanding of chronic stress and tonic immobility, more commonly known as post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD). Levine is the developer of Somatic Experiencing (a body awareness approach to the treatment of trauma) and founder of the non-profit educational and research organization dedicated to the healing and prevention of trauma, The Somatic Experiencing Training Institute (formerly known as The Foundation for Human Enrichment). He is the author of numerous books about trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, including In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness and the Best Selling Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma .

Career
Levine holds doctorates in both medical biophysics from the University of California at Berkeley and psychology from International University. Levine was a member of the Institute of World Affairs Task Force of Psychologists for Social Responsibility. Levine’s original contribution to the field of Body Psychotherapy was honored in 2010 when he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP). .

Education
B.S. University of Michigan, 1964: Physics Engineering; and minors in mathematics and psychology. Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 1977: Department of Medical and Biological Physics: Group in Biophysics (Interdisciplinary Program in Physical Biology; Life Science, Neurophysiology, and Physiological Psychology.) Ph.D. International University, Los Angeles, 1978; Independent Directed Tutorial, Psychology.

Published works

 * Levine, P. (2010). In An Unspoken Voice: How The Body Releases Trauma And Restores Goodness. Berkeley: North Atlantic Books.
 * Levine, P., & Kline, M. (2008). Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide For Instilling Confidence, Joy And Resilience. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.
 * Levine, P., & Phillips, M. (2012). Freedom From Pain: Discover Your Body's Power To Overcome Physical Pain. Boulder, Colo.: Sounds True.
 * Levine, P. and Phillips, M. (Author/Speaker). (2012). Freedom From Pain: Guided Practices To Overcome Physical Pain [CD]. Boulder, CO: Sounds True
 * Levine,P. (2008).”Trauma and Spirituality”. Goleman, D. [et al.] (2008) Measuring The Immeasurable: The Scientific Case For Spirituality. Boulder, CO: Sounds True
 * Levine, P. (2005). Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program For Restoring The Wisdom Of Your Body. Boulder, CO: Sounds True.
 * Levine, P., & Kline, M. (2006). Trauma Through A Child's Eyes: Awakening The Ordinary Miracle Of Healing. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.
 * Levine, P. Macnaughton, I. (2004). Body, Breath & Consciousness: A Somatics Anthology : A Collection Of Articles On Family Systems, Self-Psychology, The Bodynamics Model Of Somatic Developmental Psychology, Shock Trauma, And Breathwork. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.
 * Levine, P. (Author/Speaker). (2003). Sexual Healing: Transforming the Sacred Wound [CD] Boulder, CO: Sounds True
 * Levine, P. (Author/Speaker). (2008) Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body [CD] Boulder, CO: Sounds True
 * Levine, P. (1997). Waking The Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity To Transform Overwhelming Experiences. Berkeley, Calif.: North Atlantic Books.
 * Levine, P. (January/February 2002) It Won’t Hurt Forever: Guiding Your Child Through Trauma. Mothering, (110)
 * Levine, P. (1990) Revisioning Anxiety And Trauma. Johnstone, M. (1992). Giving The Body Its Due. Albany: State University of New York Press.
 * Levine, P. (1976) Accumulated Stress, Reserve Capacity, and Disease. Berkeley, CA: The University of California, Berkeley