Whole Body Library / caveated
Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine / Ann Frederick · 1997
A foundational somatic trauma book from the Somatic Experiencing lineage.
Why it belongs
Include only with strong boundaries around trauma care, practitioner scope, and non-product framing.
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Read the reference first; buy only if it answers a real question for your body or practice.
Why read it
A historically influential somatic trauma book, but WBC must keep it out of the gadget funnel. Its value is in cautioning that the body is not just mechanical tissue.
Key idea
Protective responses can persist in the body, and working with them requires skill and safety.
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Make a boundary note: what should WBC never imply after citing this book?
Best for
- Readers tracing somatic therapy influence
- Context for practitioner-bound nervous-system language
Read with caution
- Not a substitute for trauma-informed care
- Avoid DIY exposure or catharsis framing
Source note
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Finding a copy
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