top of page

Resources - SE® Research

The Somatic Experiencing® (SE®) method was originally developed by Dr. Peter Levine for trauma therapy, though its effectiveness has now been proven in various other fields.

​

For instance, SE® has shown positive results in the treatment of PTSD, immediate crisis management, attachment-related (therapeutic) work, and natural disaster recovery - just to mention a few key areas.

​

This page provides an overview of various application areas and possibilities while highlighting the most important studies and research outcomes supporting the method's effectiveness. Typically, you'll find summaries (abstracts) of the research here, while the full materials are available in English if you want to delve into a particular study.

​

The content on this page is regularly updated and expanded, so it’s worth revisiting from time to time.

Alapkoncepciók
sibamimageaffect (1).jpg
Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Trauma

Author: Albert Wong, Ph.D.
“We are living in exciting times in the field of psychology today. Our understanding of what trauma truly is and how to work with it is deeper now than ever before.”

The importance of the body's wisdom in trauma processing
Kötődési
small-iStock-607481602.jpg
Childhood Trauma: Somatic Experiencing®, Attachment, and the Neurophysiology of Dyadic Completion

SE® dyadic completion introduces important considerations for the prevention and treatment of post-surgical, early childhood trauma, as well as for resolving TA, TAD, DTD, and childhood PTSD.

Joseph P. Riordan (SEP, MAPS); Dr. Abi Blakeslee (SEP, CMT, MFT); Dr. Peter A. Levine.
PTSD
ptsd_kiertwice_edited_edited.jpg
Somatic Experiencing® for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):

Mixed-model linear regression analysis showed significant intervention effect differences regarding the severity of post-traumatic symptoms (Cohen's d = 0.94 - 1.26) and depressive symptoms (Cohen's d = 0.7 - 1.08) both pre-treatment and in follow-up.

Randomized Controlled Outcome Study
_edited_edited_edited.jpg
The Impact of Somatic Experiencing® Training on Quality of Life

Individuals who exhibit resilience often report higher “well-being” (quality of life) and lower psychological symptom levels. Greater resilience may lower risk factors for both practitioners and the clients they treat.

A potential marker of resilience in practitioners - Research Study
SE segíto foglalk
tsunamifeat.jpg
Trauma treatment for Tsunami Survivors

Using a short-term, psychophysiological trauma treatment method, over 200 adults and 50 children were treated for trauma symptoms caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The treatment was offered to tsunami survivors from 13 fishing villages in Tamil Nadu, India, 6 months after the disaster.

Effectiveness of SE® among South Asian Tsunami Survivors
termeszeti katasztrofa

Somatic Experiencing® Research Coalition (SERC)
SERC is an international group of volunteers dedicated to supporting Somatic Experiencing® through research and publications. Its goal is to enhance understanding and awareness of SE® by substantiating it with phenomenological and evidence-based studies. They support new qualitative and quantitative research by offering expert evaluations and guidance throughout the publishing process and maintain a library of published studies on Somatic Experiencing® and related therapies. SERC also provides information on obtaining financial support for research.

Researches listed here can be accessed in English:

bottom of page