What is Trauma?

Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event or series of events that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. These events can range from acute incidents like accidents or natural disasters to chronic situations such as ongoing abuse or neglect. Trauma leaves a lasting impact on a person’s mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Recognising Trauma

Identifying trauma is crucial for seeking the right help. Here are some signs that trauma might be affecting you:

• Persistent Anxiety or Fear: Constant feelings of dread or worry, even in safe environments.

• Flashbacks and Nightmares: Reliving the traumatic event through intrusive memories or nightmares.

• Emotional Numbness: Feeling detached from emotions or unable to connect with others.

• Hypervigilance: Being overly alert and easily startled.

• Physical Symptoms: Unexplained aches, pains, or other physical symptoms without a medical cause.

• Behavioral Changes: Avoiding places, people, or activities that are reminders of the trauma.

Understanding Stored Trauma

Trauma is not only an emotional and mental burden but is also stored physically in the body. This can manifest as chronic pain, tension, or other physical ailments. Addressing trauma physically is essential because it allows for a more comprehensive healing process, releases stored tension, and promotes overall well-being.

When to Seek Help

Trauma can deeply affect your daily life and overall health. It is important to seek help when you notice:

• Disruption in Daily Activities: Difficulty in performing everyday tasks or maintaining relationships.

• Increased Substance Use: Using drugs or alcohol to cope with emotions.

• Severe Depression or Anxiety: Intense feelings of sadness or worry that don’t go away.

• Suicidal Thoughts: If you are having thoughts of self-harm, it is crucial to seek immediate help.

My Approach to Trauma Healing

At Spirit Healing Therapy, I provide a holistic approach to healing trauma. Understanding that trauma is stored in various layers of our being—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—my sessions are designed to address all these aspects comprehensively.

Integrated Healing Techniques

• Intuitive Therapy: Helps in understanding and processing emotions linked to trauma.

• Energy Healing: Works on the energetic imbalances caused by traumatic experiences, promoting relaxation and balance.

• Personalised Mentorship: Offers continuous support and guidance through your healing journey.

Addressing Trauma on All Levels

Trauma can manifest in different layers of our existence. Therefore, my approach includes:

• Physical Healing: Techniques that release trauma stored in the body, promoting physical well-being.

• Emotional Healing: Creating a safe space to express and process suppressed emotions.

• Mental Healing: Developing healthy coping mechanisms and positive thought patterns.

• Spiritual Healing: Reconnecting with your inner self and finding a sense of peace and purpose.

Techniques for Releasing Built-Up Tension

My sessions incorporate various methods to release built-up tension and trauma from the body. These techniques help in breaking down the armor that trauma builds around us, allowing for a deeper, more holistic healing process. By addressing the physical manifestations of trauma, we can facilitate healing on all levels of being.

Starting Your Path to Healing

Healing from trauma is a complex process that requires time, patience, and the right support. At Spirit Healing Therapy, I am committed to guiding you every step of the way. Having faced multiple traumas myself, I understand the profound impact they can have on your life. Together, we will work towards freeing you from the grip of past traumas, helping you achieve a more balanced, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

Trauma can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life, but it doesn’t have to define you. Seeking help and embracing a holistic healing approach can lead to profound transformation and recovery. If you resonate with these experiences and are ready to start your healing journey, contact me at Spirit Healing Therapy. Let’s work together to unlock your potential for a balanced and harmonious life.