Peter Levine

Peter Levine

Keynote Speaker: Developer of Somatic Experiencing, Received Lifetime Achievement Award from US Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP)

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Peter Levine Biography

Dr. Peter A. Levine received his PhD in medical biophysics from the University of California in Berkeley and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the developer of Somatic Experiencing. Peter’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). That same year he also received the honorary Reis Davis Chair in Child Psychiatry for his innovative contribution to therapy for children and adolescents.

Peter has been stress consultant for NASA in the development of the first Space Shuttle. He was a member of the Institute of World Affairs Task Force with “Psychologists for Social Responsibility” and served on the APA initiative for Response to Large Scale Disaster and Ethno-Political Warfare.

Peter is the author of the best selling book Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma — which was published in 24 languages and sold over 250,000 copies — as well as four audio learning series for Sounds True including the book/CD, Healing Trauma: a Pioneering Program in Restoring the Wisdom of Our Bodies and Sexual Healing, Transforming the Sacred Wound. He is the co-author of Trauma through a Child’s Eyes: Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing and Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience. He recently released with Maggie Phillips the book/CD Freedom from Pain: Discover Your Body's Power to Overcome Physical Pain.

Dr. Levine’s most recent book, his magnum opus, "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness," is receiving international praise.

Throughout his life, Peter Levine has studied the effects of stress on the human nervous system and body. Beginning in the 1970’s, Peter’s explorations into how animals deal with threat led to the development of a method that is highly effective in dealing with the effects of overwhelm on our nervous system, called Somatic Experiencing (SE). SE is a clinical methodology based upon an appreciation of why animals in the wild are not traumatized by routine threats to their lives, while humans, on the other hand, are readily overwhelmed and often subject to the traumatic symptoms of hyper arousal, shutdown and dysregulation. Fortunately, the very same instincts — and related survival based brain systems that are involved in the formation of trauma symptoms can be enlisted in the transformation and healing of trauma. Therapeutically, this “instinct to heal” and self-regulate is engaged through the awareness of empowering body sensations that contradict those of paralysis and helplessness. These new experiences create a foundation for restored resilience, equilibrium and wholeness.

In 1994 Peter founded the Foundation for Human Enrichment, d/b/a the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, which is committed to preserving and further developing the essence of Peter’s work.

SE has grown from Peter’s original 1972 class of 15 folks meeting at his Berkeley “tree house” to over 9,000 students and practitioners worldwide. Learn more about our trainings.

Peter chairs the Advisory Board to the Board of Directors of the SE Trauma Institute. He presents keynote speeches and SE workshops worldwide, and continues to be actively engaged as an author and researcher furthering the work of SE.

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Peter Levine Videos

When a Client Is Stuck in the Freeze Response with Peter Levine, PhD
Origins of Somatic Experiencing® as told by Peter A. Levine, PhD ...
#39 WAKING THE TIGER - PETER LEVINE, PhD | Being Human ...

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Peter Levine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management, Happiness and Psychology.

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Peter Levine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Mental Health and Nutrition. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Levine for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Peter Levine can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Schwartz, Dr. Kristen Lee and Dr. Janet Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Levine for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/11/2024.

Peter Levine Videos

When a Client Is Stuck in the Freeze Response with Peter Levine, PhD
Origins of Somatic Experiencing® as told by Peter A. Levine, PhD ...
#39 WAKING THE TIGER - PETER LEVINE, PhD | Being Human ...
  • How do I book Peter Levine to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Peter Levine for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Peter Levine, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Peter Levine or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Peter Levine for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Peter Levine, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Peter Levine are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Levine, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Peter Levine speak about?

    Peter Levine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management, Happiness and Psychology.
  • Who is the agent for Peter Levine?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Levine for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Peter Levine for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Peter Levine or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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