Treating Trauma: 2 Ways to Help Clients Feel Safe, with Peter Levine

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Peter Levine, PhD, offers 2 body-oriented techniques that clients can use to make themselves feel safe outside of your session. These are simple methods that you can immediately add to your toolbox for the treatment of trauma.
There are several psychotherapy techniques that can help clients with a trauma history feel more secure. But the problem is, the ring of safety which we create in our office can often disappear once the client steps out the door.
In this video, Dr. Levine will use the principles of somatic experiencing in two effective strategies your client can use to self-regulate, any place, any time.
This is important. Because one of the first things we need to do for clients who have experienced trauma is to resource them. We need to help them learn self-soothing tools for the times when they feel threatened. This alone can be one of the most critical steps for healing trauma.
The somatic techniques Peter Levine offers in this video can help your client if they struggle with sleeplessness or nightmares. They can also help to calm negative feelings and give the client a sense of boundary within their body.
Be sure to visit some of our other expert videos on the treatment of trauma, featuring Peter Levine as well as Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Pat Ogden, PhD, and many others.
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@josheillehufana8875
@josheillehufana8875 3 жыл бұрын
I saw a quote from Peter Levine a week ago, it says "Trauma is a fact of life but it doesn't have to be a life sentence" and I remind myself that every day ❤️
@AbhishekThakur-fn1dl
@AbhishekThakur-fn1dl 3 жыл бұрын
I can relate, I am suffering from depersonalisation (a disassociative disorder caused by trauma) and whenever i feel overwhelmed and think that I'll have to live my whole life like this then I say these same words, it soothes me. ❤️
@sarahandjosh14
@sarahandjosh14 3 жыл бұрын
I love that!
@emilyroseayres84
@emilyroseayres84 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing such an empowering statement.
@pascalmoreaux4363
@pascalmoreaux4363 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, good thought !
@nadernikmorad73
@nadernikmorad73 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful ,and good to know there are other people like me
@cjolley2336
@cjolley2336 2 жыл бұрын
Tried the hug and only after a few seconds felt absolutely sick in the pit of my stomach and dizzy, I had to stop and pause the video. I never realized how bad all that trauma inside was. Going to give it another go and start my healing process. I owe it to that poor confused child that only wanted love and approbation so many years ago, but got ridiculed and abused instead. Thank you.
@gowiththeflowmassage9772
@gowiththeflowmassage9772 2 жыл бұрын
Sending you a cyber hug to double up your hugs. Keep going. Good luck :) 🤗
@LolaandElsasMom
@LolaandElsasMom 2 жыл бұрын
I hear you and I’m also a confused child in a 49 year old body. My emotional needs were not always met. We used to get shouted at for being loud and having fun, not because we were naughty. So we were always treading on egg shells. I’ve suffered years of chronic pain and cognitive issues that I couldn’t understand. Now I know why, so I hear you xx
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@RichardJamesMendoza
@RichardJamesMendoza Жыл бұрын
I had the same initial reaction to yours. I was distressed. I was quietly shouting, "No! No! No!" It'd as if I was denying I did something wrong.
@briankelley7918
@briankelley7918 Жыл бұрын
In that type of therapy who is the one that gives the hug.
@amyjkr
@amyjkr 5 жыл бұрын
This totally works. I have insomnia really bad from C-PTSD due to marital abuse and rape. It’s so hard at night because my abuser would offer some comfort at night when his crap had shattered me. No matter what time it was I could tap him on the shoulder and he’d raise him arm and let me lie down on his chest. I stopped falling into that trap before I filed for a restraining order and put him out of the house. The comfort of another person is something I miss more than anything. But I hold myself like he said at night now and it usually works so fast to help me sleep. And a bonus is the freedom from feeling like my abuser was the only one who made me feel safe. I’m free to comfort myself. I know this might sound crazy to anybody who has never been trauma bonded. But we miss the ones who hurt us. And being able to self-comfort is like a lifeline. We know they are hurting us and don’t want to give that up. This technique makes it so much easier. I love Peter Levine. He is like an angel to anybody who has endured trauma.
@christinajubb5919
@christinajubb5919 5 жыл бұрын
I totally relate to this. My abuser (ex husband) was my only 'carer', 'comforter'. When I collapsed, he was the one who saved me crashing my head open on the floor. But I would not have been so ill had it not been for trying to cope (mind, body and soul) with his abusive behaviour. However, I still miss 'arms'. I've tried to self comfort. For me, it is only other loving arms that bring peace. And they are in short supply.
@naomihaywood4783
@naomihaywood4783 4 жыл бұрын
This is such a powerful message - thank you for sharing your story. It helped me look at my trauma with a new perspective.
@pure-pisces9470
@pure-pisces9470 4 жыл бұрын
I understand....
@blueshoes915
@blueshoes915 4 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry you went through that. I understand completely. My mother was my abuser and when I had a really bad situation, I would want my mom. Which makes no sense as she was never comforting and would make things worse but that little bit of “niceness” she displayed, I would miss. I am glad these techniques have helped you and you are doing better and feel more safe now. Much love to you. 💕
@33Shaunna
@33Shaunna 3 жыл бұрын
blueshoes915 We always want our moms. Just like any other relationship. ❤️🙏😇
@mayamachine
@mayamachine 3 жыл бұрын
This is stuff my family showed me, it's all part of traditional native medicine.
@kr1221E
@kr1221E 3 жыл бұрын
You are fortunate
@malemyr2
@malemyr2 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing that Mikowacomet🙂
@hitoshura2800
@hitoshura2800 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌 lucky. I feel like a lot of cultures knew different versions of dealing with trauma but abandoned them or forgot them.
@hitoshura2800
@hitoshura2800 3 жыл бұрын
@J C not too be too prying but is it for religious reasons? I know some family members of mine that would call this stuff "d e mon ic". It's ridiculous
@hitoshura2800
@hitoshura2800 3 жыл бұрын
@@LeftBoot what people call demons are manifestations of their subconscious archetypal conceptualization of certain aspects of reality or does that stuff you told me to research suggest that "demons" exist in the DMT realm?
@d.mcadams8194
@d.mcadams8194 3 жыл бұрын
How incredibly relevant this remains three-and-a-half years later.
@dianediane1245
@dianediane1245 4 жыл бұрын
I like when Peter said "for traumatized patients you feel a hole in your boundary."
@Mpower31
@Mpower31 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah super well said!
@l.5832
@l.5832 3 жыл бұрын
I think everyone has a hole or two in their boundaries as we are all vulnerable in some area. Unfortunately we have been unfortunate enough to have someone in our lives EXPLOIT that vulnerability (hole) to harm us. It's not the victim's fault for having the 'hole'. It is the abuser's fault for exploiting it.
@samihaislam3487
@samihaislam3487 3 жыл бұрын
It bothers me that someone is sitting there and watching and coming up with schemes with my hole in the boundary. Sick people
@oileengrace8228
@oileengrace8228 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@crenaud641
@crenaud641 3 жыл бұрын
Me too ,,, It's exactly what i feel.
@sharonr5605
@sharonr5605 4 жыл бұрын
This worked for me, especially the first position - the hug. That calmed me immediately, and I started to cry. I have tried EFT in the past with little to no results. I am willing to try it again. I am also reading "The Healing Code" which is supposed to remove the trauma/memory out of the cellular memory contained in the heart and immune system. My wish for all who watch this video is may you have much peace.
@blueshoes915
@blueshoes915 4 жыл бұрын
May you have much peace also. 💕
@farhadradfar6968
@farhadradfar6968 4 жыл бұрын
What is the healing code?
@sharonr5605
@sharonr5605 4 жыл бұрын
@@farhadradfar6968 It is a healing system created be Dr. Alex Loyd. You can purchase the book online and do it yourself.
@farhadradfar6968
@farhadradfar6968 4 жыл бұрын
@@sharonr5605 merci
@4everu984
@4everu984 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried EMDR, excellent for trauma. Then....a lifelong yoga practice. Big safe virtual hugs on our journey of healing. Levine is awesome.
@salal2007
@salal2007 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a therapist .... but I've lived with mental health issues most of my life and I'm now in my 70s. It's a tremendous rollercoaster and I'm now at my wits end living near my original family - coping with my slowed thinking and speech, dizziness, depersonalization and feeling as I'm walking on eggs near them and unable to express myself. Thanks Dr. Peter Levine and all the surrounding people who provide practical, real ways for so many people to cope and possibly survive and navigate our challenging path. Thanks. Bless you all!!!
@kr1221E
@kr1221E 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment, are you finding life easier now you have been doing this exercise, can you point me towards some more of his exercises, I have CPTSD.
@timgarrison8097
@timgarrison8097 2 жыл бұрын
Blessing ? Is that god stuff ?
@faisalbi1330
@faisalbi1330 2 жыл бұрын
@@kr1221E hi hw r u please reply me۔I m feeling numb disconnected۔
@kr1221E
@kr1221E 2 жыл бұрын
@@faisalbi1330 Hello, sorry you are feeling numb and disconnected. That sounds terrible, I hope you can make contact with your feelings in a SAFE way and reconnect.
@faisalbi1330
@faisalbi1330 2 жыл бұрын
@@kr1221E thanks can I reconnect?
@internalhysteria
@internalhysteria Жыл бұрын
The hug was so cool for me. The feeling of not being intermeshed with the whole world. I felt like my own person. I made me laugh. Joy, I felt.
@jasminekhattar6882
@jasminekhattar6882 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Dr. Levine, We tried your two techniques with a group of community women who have experienced intimate partner violence. They immediately reported feeling calm and willing to use it for immediate self-soothing & settling. E.g. of container was easy for them to understand it. Excellent learning for us as we have limited resources and cannot afford paid programmes. Thank-you Ruth for all the sharing.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@DaveE99
@DaveE99 5 жыл бұрын
I liked how he reminded me that I needed to somaticly remind my self that I have boundries and that my container does in fact contain these.
@denise2169
@denise2169 Жыл бұрын
When I gave myself a compassionate hug, I was able to release more sadness and grief, and I realise that I was giving myself the love and touch that I craved as a child.
@logangomez4475
@logangomez4475 6 жыл бұрын
I tapped myself and started crying. It felt so good and I haven't even started therapy.
@JaneHallstrom1
@JaneHallstrom1 3 жыл бұрын
Reading these comments is so reassuring. I’ve been trying to pinpoint the trauma which seems lodged in my body but maybe it’s not so important to have a specific conscious memory. Whether free floating anxiety about the state of the world or an actual abrupt violation of my personal space at a specific time and place in the past,, we all have trauma. Thanks for the video and to the helpers who point the way to peace. And thanks for the shares of those who remind me I’m not so unique in this dysphoria. Being human I need others to help me along the way. 🙏
@daviddevinney384
@daviddevinney384 3 жыл бұрын
I sometimes wake up in the morning with the exact self-hug which Peter Levine demonstrates. It is soothing and calming. I linger because I feel so safe. I think of this as holding myself because I was not held sufficiently as an infant. I believe my mother felt like she was wasting time while there was so much housework to do. As an adult when I held a baby on it's back in front of me, it would stiffen it's legs one at a time, against my stomach as it gazed up at me. It would really push against me. What was it doing? Gaining energy and strength in its body from my body, and beginning to feel the end of me; my physical boundary, and the beginning of its own boundary; a beginning of its separate self. Without someone to push against, we can't feel ourselves.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@SpectateDrake
@SpectateDrake Жыл бұрын
“Without someone to push against, we can’t feel ourselves”.- David DeVinney
@arpitajodder5981
@arpitajodder5981 2 жыл бұрын
The first technique is what I've been doing for years. If I feel lonely, anxious or just in any situation where I need to comfort myself, I use this technique. I call it 'self-hug'. Hugs are important and self-hug is a way of me showing myself that I'm there and it's gonna be okay.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@vitorfernandes6747
@vitorfernandes6747 5 ай бұрын
And it stop your anxiety attack or feeling?
@csmoothsk8ter17
@csmoothsk8ter17 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I will start doing those things you suggested. I had a light bulb moment tonight when trying to make a decision on buying a house. I've been living in my RV for 4 years and a lot of things are broken and I didn't want to invest the money to fix so I was going to buy a house but when it came down signing the contract my intuition told me to think about it for a few more hours which I did and had a light bulb moment where I realized I'm not going to feel safe in any house no matter where the house is located. I've had way too many traumatic moments in my life and am 100% disabled veteran. The only place I have found where I can sleep at night more times than not is in a military rv park. Since 1991 I have had many sleepless nights. Because where I was during Desert Storm all the action happened at night and it was calm when the sun came up. When I lived in my house before buying an RV I would be up most nights and some nights pulling guard duty in my house walking around with a shotgun. The anxiety and fear was terrible. I really need a nicer RV to live in but can afford it so I will just keep fixing the old one I have and me and my 3 kitties will keep on rollin.😁🙀
@sandsleblanc
@sandsleblanc 3 ай бұрын
I am so terribly sorry that you endured so much trauma under the ridiculous notion that war was the answer. I can't even begin to imagine the complete terror you experienced. So many of our young men were totally messed up on the border too back when military conscription was still compulsory in South Africa. May you experience true peace in every fibre of your being. 🌸💜🌸
@crenaud641
@crenaud641 3 жыл бұрын
I use it for myself, I cried so much, I had big realisations. I got the book In an Unspoken Voice and hope to feel better some day! I have been triggered so much lately, i feel out of control, wanting to run, protect myself :-( ... I am tired and feel very alone with it all. Peter Levine calms me. Thank you thank you thank you! I will NOT give up ... i want to get on the other side.
@gracechan3039
@gracechan3039 6 жыл бұрын
When doing these techniques I became aware of an anxiety in my stomach that I didn't know was there.
@louisemaree2704
@louisemaree2704 9 ай бұрын
Myself and most of my clients are not present in our bodies. My innerstanding is that we "energetically left" our body to survive the experience. I love the self hug to feel your container ❤❤
@anewagora
@anewagora 2 жыл бұрын
I'll add a few tips that help me when doing these movements and in general with trauma. Vocalizing, humming or singing can help me feel physical boundaries and my intense reactions more grounded, solid, contained. It can help get through intense emotions and being overwhelmed, or struggling to feel my body boundaries. It does help, I take it as one step at a time. The vibration from vocal sounds in the chest and head is really what helps. Making a vocalized sigh 5-10 times, slowly in a natural way, helps. I also tend to hit things with my hands or tap my feet, even stomping. If I need to walk around during a bad moment I feel my footsteps and tap solid things as I walk by. Lastly, MUSIC and being with PEOPLE is good even if it feels bad. I do these movements while preparing for performing at an open mic and/or being with people. I pick my few close trusted people to be with. They do not have to understand totally, as long as they accept my PTSD is something I am dealing with. I come back to this video and these movements every day, THANK YOU.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@ava198
@ava198 3 жыл бұрын
Im stuck in a dorsal vagal shutdown.. the arms around me and patting my arms and squeezing is very calming ty
@lindaelawson9415
@lindaelawson9415 5 жыл бұрын
I found somatic release therapy to be more helpful even that talk therapy or trauma counseling for calming the hypervigilance and overactive "fight or flight" instinct that can get stuck after trauma. Glad to discover more techniques to use at home. Will be reading his books! Thank-you, Mr Levine, for your compassion, kindness - and 30 years of working with trauma victims around the world.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@birdienumnums1
@birdienumnums1 Жыл бұрын
What other Somatic work has helped you please?
@Lindaheal
@Lindaheal Жыл бұрын
My favorite tool is breathing in, then breathing out twice as long. What works best for me is to breathe in for the count of 4, breathe out for the count of 8. It always help calm me down very quickly. Breathwork doesn't usually work for me, but this is simple, I can remember it when I get dysregulated, and it works really quickly for me. I have also found Irene Lyon's work on KZfaq to be very helpful. Somatic tools have been the most helpful for me, they work quickly and are available whenever I need them, not just during a session with my therapist. That said, 😊a good therapist or peer counselor who is trained to work with trauma has been a real treasure for validation and encouragement and reminding me about the tools that work when I forget them.
@Myheartofthematter
@Myheartofthematter Жыл бұрын
I've been containing myself all my life without knowing this was what I was doing...that's a relief! :) I'm now able to release it all understanding what trauma is and have never been taught before such education as this from people who for the first time for me shine a light on what I've been experiencing and continue to experience in a way that doesn't leave more questions than answers but makes complete sense instead. The focus has always been frustratingly on what's been going on for me in isolation as if it's nothing to do with my environment and how to cope with this usually actually making matters worse as those around me are avoiding dealing with their own trauma or not recognising the part they play in perpetuating this in the wider community medical and psychological practitioners included and especially the education, public sector and political systems!!
@lilybatt2862
@lilybatt2862 3 жыл бұрын
As I did the first technique tears came to my eyes- felt loved and safe-AMAZING!!
@kristenharper963
@kristenharper963 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I thought I was just being over emotional. I guess I really never have felt safe... this was awkward for me to keep doing it and allowing the anxiety to just be held gently.
@ingejustavanderhelm5208
@ingejustavanderhelm5208 2 жыл бұрын
@@kristenharper963 Hi Lily and Kristen, me too. I felt seen, heard and loved. As a child I was never held, caressed or cuddled by my parents. When I did these exercises I felt I gave myself that what I had missed as a child. And I realized that I always felt as if was standing in a house with no walls. Doing these exercises give me the feeling of having these walls. It is truly wonderful. I hope you are doing well. Sending you my love and support from Amsterdam, Holland
@kristenharper963
@kristenharper963 2 жыл бұрын
@@ingejustavanderhelm5208 Thank you for your kindness. A house without walls… perfect description! We can give this to ourselves now and pass it along to our children- ours or the ones who come into our lives for a reason.💜🌸💞 Stay strong my friend and thank you for sharing your thoughts. It takes courage for us to speak up and it is changing the world.
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@emch-zielinskafredy4669
@emch-zielinskafredy4669 7 жыл бұрын
Very useful short video ! Thank you.
@ruthboothroyd1899
@ruthboothroyd1899 6 жыл бұрын
These are great techniques ...so simple yet instantly calming and such an effective way to rebalance fragmented energy. Thank you !
@huntercynthia1
@huntercynthia1 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Levine. Your techniques for self-comfort and regulation feel good.
@suzannepiccirillo7153
@suzannepiccirillo7153 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for that info. The "container" comment and techniques Very helpful
@theurbanfarm202
@theurbanfarm202 4 жыл бұрын
I am a trauma patient and I just found this video today. This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
@faisalbi1330
@faisalbi1330 2 жыл бұрын
hi do u feel yourself I mean emotions feelings please reply me
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@mariaalfaro4531
@mariaalfaro4531 2 жыл бұрын
First suggestion feels like a hug! I needed that! 🌹 thank you
@mjparent222
@mjparent222 6 жыл бұрын
OH, thank you so much for all your great work. And you just look terrific ! And Dr Levine feels divine. Thank you. I love : there is a hole in the boundary, the body remembering that is the container. ... wow.
@stevenhoog1
@stevenhoog1 3 жыл бұрын
I believe it is absolutely crucial to develop friendship relationships part of a group. Isolated people feel fear.
@Raminakai
@Raminakai 2 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for people who feel claustrophobic in groups? I did group work for two years, and have had healing relationships, but when I get into a social “group” I really feel uncomfortable. I do great in a smaller classes with an objective and focus- because I feel safe with knowing what’s expected- and can even enjoy the interactions I have with people I can connect with in that more defined setting but when it’s primarily social, I find myself feeling confined. It’s as if I feel association with a particular group takes away my ability to have my own thoughts and feelings. I fear “group think “ Have you ever struggled with similar?
@stevenhoog1
@stevenhoog1 2 жыл бұрын
@@Raminakai place a switch on your back. you feel social contagion bc your an empath who feels other peoples emotions. turn on the switch to create a barrier that neutralizes their vibes.
@Raminakai
@Raminakai 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhoog1 Excellent! Thanks Steven!
@nicolemiller2430
@nicolemiller2430 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhoog1 How do you do that please???
@nicolemiller2430
@nicolemiller2430 2 жыл бұрын
@@Raminakai Yes. I am struggling in my DBT group. I simply don’t feel safe.
@jesskolbe609
@jesskolbe609 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, i often share this video with my clients and so appreciate your efforts in creating the video. I also love the heart work, hand over heart, working with the waves of terror, feeling the shutters to soothe, similar ideas, knowing acceptance in motion ❤
@ytb8361
@ytb8361 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This works so well! Thank you so much dear Dr. Levine!
@drobertjordan
@drobertjordan 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much.
@AnA-lj7vf
@AnA-lj7vf 4 жыл бұрын
I felt relief and relaxed right away. Im adding this to my practices. Thank you.
@k-counseling7289
@k-counseling7289 6 жыл бұрын
Great containment exercises...I use in tandem with EMDR
@imaginaryemily
@imaginaryemily 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! I'm not a therapist but I find these containment resources very helpful.
@primalspeak6108
@primalspeak6108 2 жыл бұрын
You're finally onto it, bravo. Give yourselves a gold star.
@chriss2453
@chriss2453 3 жыл бұрын
This is helpful. Sometimes cozy extra soft blankets are also a good tool in the place of a human touch. When it feels creapy/unsafe/not sure, it's nice to hear the words from a professional.
@HappyEnuff
@HappyEnuff 6 жыл бұрын
This is great. Anything is great when you are unable to feel anything but panic and negative fear. Thank you. Peace.
@Mesquitepigerino
@Mesquitepigerino Жыл бұрын
Finally, something practical to try. Thank you so much!
@letsgofishingene
@letsgofishingene Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Levine. You're a kind man.
@lisabolo26
@lisabolo26 5 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant! Thank you so much. I've only ever been told abt tapping, which I find annoying. The rest you present really work!
@briant.8287
@briant.8287 4 жыл бұрын
I do feel safer when I do these exercises, but I've noticed it is fleeting. Once I stop doing these exercises and move on with daily life, it all reverts back to the same old trauma. And I can't do this all day!
@cyndawolfepianostudios1235
@cyndawolfepianostudios1235 3 жыл бұрын
This is very soothing. Thank you!
@anitacooke3069
@anitacooke3069 3 жыл бұрын
Those exercises definitely had a calming effect on me 💗
@meadowwind7610
@meadowwind7610 4 жыл бұрын
These are wonderful. Thank you. Re the first technique, it also is good putting the left palm flat on the left cheek or left side of the throat.
@scmontenegro
@scmontenegro 3 жыл бұрын
Right on point! Any kind of hands-on-movement that you personally experience as "I've got you!" can help you feel safe. Placing one hand on the cheek, the other on the heart, intertwining fingers, putting the soles of the feet together while holding on to ankles ...
@dennagrey8055
@dennagrey8055 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. So. So much for sharing this.
@twilfits
@twilfits Жыл бұрын
You have such a soothing voice. I'm new to all of these techniques ty for sharing
@SundryGirl
@SundryGirl 4 жыл бұрын
Thank u I've been self-soothing since I was a child. It definitely works. Now I need to regulate my emotions . Happy Sunday I appreciate you all
@susananofal3098
@susananofal3098 7 жыл бұрын
Great techniques ! Thanks!
@paulinecallahan6888
@paulinecallahan6888 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these techniques. Very helpful 💕
@izawaniek2568
@izawaniek2568 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. These techniques are really effective.
@SMH-vi4ht
@SMH-vi4ht 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly. Lack of boundaries!!!
@the360strategist8
@the360strategist8 4 жыл бұрын
There are truly many things that help us to cope with traumatic events such as meditation, deep breathing, and also allowing our minds to wonder off to a more peaceful place or state of mind. I also teach my clients to use healthy cognitive behavior to process events in our life in a healthy way so that we aren't reactive to the event after, but we are proactive to the event as it occurs and thus reduces the trauma to our minds and body at the time.
@nadernikmorad73
@nadernikmorad73 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I can't believe how helpful this is
@MrBoca46
@MrBoca46 3 жыл бұрын
I found out I'm a big supporter of your channel and i want to say that listening to you two made a lot of things clear thank you for real and another thing that works is relaxing your face as you listen to a talker
@MaineCoonMama18
@MaineCoonMama18 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this! I struggle with PTSD and the first technique made me feel instantly calm, safe and comfortable. I have never experienced that before. I think this will be so useful to me, especially when my PTSD gets triggered at work. I am excited to use this to help me go to sleep and to calm down when I feel panicked or anxious.
@Lynne-28
@Lynne-28 3 жыл бұрын
What a gift! Thank you for this helpful information! I just ended 22 months of "therapy" with a charlatan who knows not how to help trauma survivors, even though that is his job. Whew! So, I now feel extra hope...that I can keep on keeping on, knowing I made a sane boundary (no more misinformation, no more lies) to save myself from a downward spiral. Instead: UPLIFT into healing! With positive input from Peter Levine. Merci encore. 🕊
@Skr8955-f3c
@Skr8955-f3c Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Will be using as I start a new job tomorrow!
@erinmarks4079
@erinmarks4079 2 жыл бұрын
This is comforting and helpful. Many blessings and much gratitude to you guys!!
@menuchahats6760
@menuchahats6760 6 жыл бұрын
thank you for these simple techniques. at 53, this was a very interesting experience. i appreciate Dr Levine's explanation for bounders. by definition, hurt is caused by someone or something violating a persons bounders.
@kathylgoedert
@kathylgoedert 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing relief! Connecting heart and mind energy centers. Same as some initial qi Gong practice: gently "slapping " the body and face and head to bring energy awake.
@shweetiepetina1563
@shweetiepetina1563 Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful and hopeful information. Thanks for caring about us human beings. So comforting in itself to know there’s people out there that still care.
@EvaEva-lf3ww
@EvaEva-lf3ww Жыл бұрын
Great. Thank you for shareing . I will offer this techniques to my patients
@nnylasoR
@nnylasoR Жыл бұрын
This was …. WOAH. Thank you so much. I suspect I am suffering from CPTSD, and I appreciate any and every coping skill I can attempt. The hand positioning to remind myself that my body is a container was REALLY impactful. Not only did it feel like a comforting hug (THANK YOU!) but the idea reminded me that my body can only hold so much - and it was NEVER meant to hold what has been precariously balancing on my shoulders all these years. ✊♥️
@cbotello009
@cbotello009 6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Worked for me!! Thank you!
@rachelmacdonald9195
@rachelmacdonald9195 3 жыл бұрын
Good - touching the body so it knows where the boundary is. Great. Thank you
@bettyjeanpoznak3746
@bettyjeanpoznak3746 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Levine!
@Maria20t
@Maria20t 3 жыл бұрын
when I put my hands on my head and chest I could feel fear! Very powerful exercise, thank you!
@Greatlakes-z9s
@Greatlakes-z9s 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for your kind hearts and for helping others, including myself! You have given me a tool that I will take to others. Thank you to ALL involved with this video. You all have given me a catapult to help others. Your connection is of extreme value to me. 😊 Sending you peace and love~ My name is Sarah Thomas. Please send your peace and love back to me. 💕
@lolaapelt8616
@lolaapelt8616 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for these techniques!
@megonmcdonough9556
@megonmcdonough9556 14 күн бұрын
Wonderful - and so helpful. Thank you for your wonderful work
@nooshinfarr2563
@nooshinfarr2563 6 жыл бұрын
I did the practice while watching the effect was almost immediate felt my muscles relaxed, however as soon as I stopped the relaxation went away, having said that I am definitely going to practice on a daily basis and as needed!
@suzannegundersen
@suzannegundersen 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, energy tapping! (Also both, the hug and rub and holding forehead & heart have been Eden Method energy exercises for dacades., glad Somatic leaders are incorporating energy medicine)
@elspethfougere9683
@elspethfougere9683 2 жыл бұрын
These are very touching and very usable. I'm glad to know these, and have quick access
@MarlaMervisHartmann
@MarlaMervisHartmann 6 жыл бұрын
thank you. great suggestions very helpful
@TapIntoYourself
@TapIntoYourself 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful techniques. I also use the motions that are part of the havening technique--stroking arms shoulder to wrist, stroking forehead and cheeks. And I show people the Heart Assisted Therapy breathing developed by John Diepold. I'll add Dr. Levine's techniques as well, for self use and for my clients.
@shyaaammeneen63
@shyaaammeneen63 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful information. Be careful what you feed your mind. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@Rover08
@Rover08 Жыл бұрын
I find meditation makes me intensely aware of all the trauma feelings in my body and this can be very unpleasant. I feel like I need something to sooth those sensations like the techniques Peter Levine mentioned. These are immediately effective and don't make me feel like a raw nerve.
@insightandintuition276
@insightandintuition276 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated those techniques I felt comforted by that thank you
@nayaahadzie8328
@nayaahadzie8328 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. How very helpful this was.
@KotobukiGirl
@KotobukiGirl 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a therapist but I still find this to be excellent information. If I ever look for a therapist again, I will check if they know these things before signing up.
@mamunurrashid5652
@mamunurrashid5652 6 жыл бұрын
I feel so calm,less overwhelming when I do the first technique...It is almost life saving...
@wnalikka
@wnalikka 5 жыл бұрын
Ok wasn't just me
@snuggles03
@snuggles03 4 жыл бұрын
It also helped me too
@deerheart87
@deerheart87 4 жыл бұрын
It's very settling although I also felt a bit claustrophobic
@fatumanamukasa2271
@fatumanamukasa2271 3 жыл бұрын
Very incredible tools...Thank you so much!
@vaishalivaidya7978
@vaishalivaidya7978 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow...this is something we all need. Feeling blessed and very grateful Dr.Levin 😊🙏
@tiefsoftwarelab
@tiefsoftwarelab 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God I can't describe how i'm feel right now, thank you so much! i'm 21 years old and i was completely wrong for 2 months with feeling unsafe and think what i don't want to think about, i tried to search why and how i get feelings like that. for lucky i found you guys thank you so much.
@nancysmith3400
@nancysmith3400 2 жыл бұрын
I call that a hug, and it helps a lot to touch and hold and talk to the body with gentle soothing, encouraging word. Its OK, you are safe now, everything is alright, deep breath and relax or whatever supportive words work for you and observe the shift and power of self love and caring. Thank you so much 😊
@maryb7277
@maryb7277 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was so helpful!
@jaynehartstone7532
@jaynehartstone7532 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter, these are very clearly explained - I'll definitely be using them in my work with clients!
@RevKitKat
@RevKitKat 3 жыл бұрын
I wrap myself in a 65” pregnancy pillow and put a weighted blanket over me.
@galitshomronilevin1504
@galitshomronilevin1504 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I just realized that unless I have a heavy enough blanket I'm cold, but it's a very strange coolness, agitated one... strange... I also like to be surrounded by pillows when I sleep 😴
@nicolemagloire5402
@nicolemagloire5402 5 жыл бұрын
I will integrate this as part of m DBT group teachings. Thanks so much!
@nassangatii1416
@nassangatii1416 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Peter for the demonstration. l have got new ways from the first and second ways. l have experience with the last one -tapping the body. It really works. Thanks again.
@zeljkotunjic3971
@zeljkotunjic3971 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This works for me.
@Historian212
@Historian212 6 жыл бұрын
I find that a particular yoga pose -- the tree post, even if modified so that the lifted foot isn't so high up -- calms me in just a few seconds. It's as though my brain can't panic and hold this pose at the same time. I change legs frequently to keep from tiring one side too much. This is also a great pose to increase good postural balance, although if this is an issue just stay close to a wall or chair, something to grab suddenly. I also do EFT and find it extremely helpful. I would advise getting in-person training from a therapist or other professional. Will definitely incorporate these tips by Dr. Levine.
@gwenwalker3742
@gwenwalker3742 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Levine I am always touched by your openness, clarity nd kindness and appreciate being able to use different practices to ‘brung people home to greater safety and empowered connection 🙏
@ritugadhoke3386
@ritugadhoke3386 2 жыл бұрын
Ritu Gadhoke 1 second ago kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd4dqpkp62vaH0.html These three simple self soothing self regulating self controlling body movements exercises may be of use n help too .. I found them worthy of a try out atleast once . Helps release any unwanted involuntary muscle tension n stress that may not have been released. Exercises are shown in the video around 5 minutes 25 seconds timestamp
@sheetalrathi6426
@sheetalrathi6426 Жыл бұрын
For me its the child pose wherein I touch my forehead to ground and my hands are bent backwards...it feels extremely relaxing..
@allanwalli2935
@allanwalli2935 Жыл бұрын
Love the tree pose. Instantly calming.
@angiecarter3246
@angiecarter3246 Жыл бұрын
@@sheetalrathi6426 ye, me too!
@marmadukescarlet7791
@marmadukescarlet7791 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’ve always used the hand cupping the forehead technique for soothing my cats. Also did it with my daughter, especially when she was little.
@ellyalovis640
@ellyalovis640 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you...! love these exercises.....
@AshLilyNeko
@AshLilyNeko 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this I cried for about half the video. I tried the second technique so far and I haven’t felt a shift yet but I feel more calm thank you so so much I cannot explain how terrible my anxiety has been recently and my sense of safety has been at about 10% or lower for a long time. Thank you for putting this information out there not just for the other therapists but for patients having trouble accessing care as well
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