James Levine Ph.D., LICSW provides clinical consultation, supervision and training across New England as well as nationally, including professional development for clinical, medical, and teaching staff. Currently, his clinical practice focuses on the intersection among trauma, mental health, learning, and behavior. Dr. Levine is a published author with titles focused on trauma and how parents and caregivers can effectively support children with trauma.
New Podcast, Available Now
Holding the Stories: Conversations with Trauma Clinicians Around the World
Holding the Stories: Conversations with Trauma Clinicians Around the World explores the deeply human experience of working with trauma. Hosted by clinician, author, and trauma expert Dr. James E. Levine, the podcast features conversations with clinicians from across the globe about their work, their communities, and the ways they sustain resilience while accompanying others through trauma and healing.
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NEW BOOK, COMING SPRING 2027
How Parents and Caregivers Can Help Their Children Heal from Trauma
“Hurting in Plain Sight" is not only timely, but necessary! Dr. Levine outlines essential resources to help caregivers understand, empathize, and provide meaningful support and healing. Whether you are a parent, teacher, family member, or medical professional, this book belongs in your hands.” — Andrea M. Coleman, LICSW
Hurting in Plain Sight:
Published Works by Dr. Levine
When Trauma Grips Our Children
The Basic Pyramid System for Counselors, Teachers, and Caregivers to Support Healing
In this book, you'll learn how to support a child with severe trauma by employing a sensitive yet structured approach. Discussion of a kaleidoscope of case studies using the new Basic Pyramid model, developed by the author, will help you to determine appropriate intervention.
Learning From Behavior
How to Understand and Help “Challenging” Children in School
Learn observe, question, and think about children's problem behaviors in school from the child's perspective so we can understand what is motivating children to act as they do before we intervene. Cases included in this book range from noncompliance and poor academic performance to disinhibition, suspected ADHD, PTSD, and injury-caused acting out.