Dr. Peter A. Levine received his Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley and also holds a PhD in Psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the creator of the Somatic Experiencing method. Peter’s initial contribution to the field of physical psychotherapy was honored in 2010 when he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP). In the same year he also received the honorary chair of Reis Davis in child psychiatry for his innovative contribution to treatment for children and adolescents.