Peter Levine

De: Josh Graham

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Peter Levine
A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy

Trauma is everywhere — but so too is the possibility of healing. Few thinkers have done more to reveal this truth than Peter A. Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing and one of the world’s most influential voices on trauma recovery. His work has changed how therapists, doctors, educators, and ordinary people understand the link between body and mind.

This concise yet powerful volume distils Levine’s life and legacy: from his childhood curiosity and scientific training, to the creation of Somatic Experiencing, to his global influence on trauma studies. Along the way, it explores the landmark books — Waking the Tiger, In an Unspoken Voice, Trauma and Memory — that helped shift trauma from a hidden wound into a conversation of hope and resilience.

Alongside an accessible exploration of Levine’s theories, you’ll discover:
• How his early observations of animals shaped a new understanding of trauma
• Why trauma is less about events and more about unfinished survival responses
• The principles of Somatic Experiencing — titration, pendulation, and completion
• The ways his ideas have been applied in therapy, medicine, disaster relief, and education
• The criticisms and debates that continue to shape trauma research
• How Levine reframed trauma not only as damage, but as a potential path to transformation

Part biography, part theory guide, part reflection on legacy, this book provides both clarity and inspiration. Whether you are a student of psychology, a practitioner, or someone seeking to understand trauma in your own life, it offers a gateway into one of the most compassionate and transformative voices of our time.

The Pioneers of Human Behaviour series celebrates the lives and legacies of psychology’s greatest minds, presenting timeless insights in a format designed to inspire, inform, and endure.