Linda Zahavi is a Certified Somatic Experiencing ® Practitioner (SEP). This work was developed by Dr. Peter Levine and is based on studies of wild animals who deal with life and death on a daily basis. Our nervous systems have built-in regulatory mechanisms designed to help us de-activate after we have been aroused in response to life threatening situations. Sometimes the energies mobilized for survival can become stuck, leaving us in a perpetually "ready" state. This undischarged energy can create post-traumatic stress symptoms. Somatic Experiencing ® is a grounded, mindful process that teaches tracking and experiencing the sensations of nervous system arousal/relaxation at a titrated level so that discharge can occur without retraumatization. This experiential work is combined with skills for day to day management and de-escalation of stress. it can be transformational, affecting spirituality, creativity, and relationships.