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Originally Posted by Leah123
My therapist is a fan of Peter Levine, a founder of the field, and a huge advocate for SE in folks with PTSD, which I have. So, we have spoken some about the theory and are somewhat body-focused in our therapy, but as we do distance therapy, our work is about her guiding me through exercises and mindfulness in where in my body I'm experiencing sensations and how they present as I remember or experience intense situations. I do find Levine's work resonant. Sorry I can't speak more to the formal type of touch your therapist has started employing, but I do find the concepts and sometimes activities related to energy release and touch-based healing to be affirming and powerful. I do massage therapy in conjunction with my therapy regimen, though not nearly as often, to help with the physical aspects.
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Thank you, Leah!
Someone who heard of Peter Levine at last! My T gave me one of his CD's. I was never diagnosed with PTSD, but she thinks I have some trauma in my past, and I definitely have attachment issues and anxiety. I used to hate the "where in your body do you feel that" question, but I'm getting used to it. I still don't understand how that's supposed to help exactly. When I feel good, she wants me to tell her where I feel it, not just when I'm anxious or upset. Is it hard for you to recognize where you're feeling something? My T has to help me out, by asking: is it in your chest, your stomach? She comments when I seem to be holding my breath, or when I fidget. I would think it would be difficult to do this via email! I've had a couple of massages; my T thinks more would be good for me too.