Spiritual practices have changed a great deal over the time I've been engaging with them. Although there can still be plenty of spiritual bypassing and emphasis on 'transcendence' in the spiritual community, there are many practices and teachers that recognise  the value of taking a more integrative approach, that includes psychological work, trauma healing and attention to process in the body.

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I would particularly recommend the work of the people below as being complimentary to the trauma-informed approach of Somatic Experiencing. Whilst the list is by no means exhaustive, it should provide a good starting point for anyone interested in investigating further.

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Adyashanti - American-born spiritual teacher and author who offers talks, online study courses, and retreats in the United States and abroad. ''Spirituality is not something set apart from life; rather, it is a plunge into the heart of existence.'' Many talks and videos available on youtube and on his website  https://www.adyashanti.org/

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Tara Brach - Psychologist, author and teacher of meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. Her teaches the possibility of emotional healing and spiritual awakening through mindful, loving awareness and practicing compassion in action. She has worked to bring principles and practices of mindfulness to issues of racial injustice, equity and inclusivity; peace; environmental sustainability, as well as to prisons and schools. https://www.tarabrach.com/