Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) is a body-oriented therapeutic approach that helps resolve the effects of stress, shock, and trauma by working with the nervous system. Rather than focusing only on past events, SE addresses how trauma is held in the body and how it affects daily life.
By gently supporting the release of survival responses such as fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps regulate the nervous system, build resilience, and restore a greater sense of safety and well-being. It can be effective in supporting recovery from PTSD, attachment and developmental trauma, and other stress-related challenges.