In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness

Unraveling trauma in the body, brain and mind—a revolution in treatment. Now in 17 languages.

In In an Unspoken Voice, renowned trauma expert Peter A. Levine presents a powerful and deeply insightful exploration of how trauma affects the body and how true healing occurs through reconnecting with our natural biological responses. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research in neuroscience, biology, and body-oriented psychotherapy, Levine explains that trauma is not simply a psychological disorder but a physiological response that becomes trapped within the nervous system.

Through compelling clinical stories, scientific insights, and practical explanations, the book shows how the body’s instinctive survival mechanisms—such as fight, flight, and freeze—can become stuck after overwhelming events, leading to symptoms like anxiety, chronic stress, panic, and emotional numbness. Levine introduces the principles behind his Somatic Experiencing® approach, demonstrating how awareness of physical sensations and the body’s natural self-regulation processes can help release stored trauma and restore balance.

Blending science, therapy, and real-life case studies, this book offers a groundbreaking perspective on trauma recovery and reveals the body’s remarkable ability to heal when its innate processes are understood and supported. In an Unspoken Voice is an essential resource for therapists, mental health professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma and the mind–body connection.