Somatic Experiencing involves resolving traumatic symptoms using a naturalistic approach. Our human instincts include a deep biological knowing which when given the opportunity to do so, will guide the process of healing trauma. The key to healing traumatic symptoms is our physiology. Somatic Experiencing rests on the premis that traumatic symptoms are not caused by the "triggering" event itself, but rather stem from the excess energy that has not yet been resolved and still rests in the body and nervous system. Through a process of working with the "felt sense" of the body, Somatic Experiencing provides an opportunity to experience the natural rhythms and healing instinct of the body. This process takes place through an awareness of our body, mind, primitive instincts of survival, emotions, intellect and spirituality. Somatic Experiencing enables us to become aware of symptoms of trauma, and enter into the process of transformation and renegotiation, and greater sense of balance in life.