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The Mind Body Blog
By Clara Mackinlay
Why Talking About Trauma Won’t Heal It—And Here’s What Does
[3-min read] While talk therapy offers insight, it doesn’t fully heal trauma, which is stored in the body. Somatic therapy helps release these deeply imprinted experiences by addressing trauma at its core—within the nervous system—leading to true, lasting transformation. Learn why incorporating the body in therapy is essential for healing and how it can save you time and money in the long run.
Trauma Is Misunderstood: Here’s What No One Told You
[7-min read] Trauma is often at the root of many non-genetic mental health disorders and illnesses, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the mind to contribute to chronic physical illnesses. Let’s break down what happens in the brain and body when we survive an overwhelming event.
“Big T” vs. “Little t” Trauma: The Spectrum of Experiences
[6-min read] When we think of trauma, we often picture catastrophic, life-altering events. But trauma isn't always about the big, catastrophic events. It can also stem from seemingly smaller, less obvious experiences that accumulate over time.
What is Dysregulation and How Can Somatic Experiencing® Help?
[6-min read] Our nervous system is the foundation of how we experience the world. But what happens when it gets stuck in a state of constant high alert or complete shutdown?
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