Trauma is a wound that can heal

Trauma is a wound that can have a profound impact on your life. Dr Gabor Maté defines trauma not by an event, but rather by the internal response to it. As a somatic practitioner, I understand that trauma can have lasting effects on your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

In this explainer video, I give a Biodynamic Craniosacral perspective on trauma as an energetic wound and how it can be healed. If you are looking for a way to heal from trauma, this video may provide helpful insights.

Defining trauma as a wound

Trauma is a term used to describe the lasting effects of any distressing and overwhelming experience(s). Trauma can cause physical, emotional, or psychological wounds that can have a significant impact on your life.

From a Biodynamic Craniosacral perspective, healing from trauma is seen as an energetic process, that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviours, body, and overall health. It is important to understand that trauma is not just a difficult experience, but a wound that requires healing and support to overcome.

The physical, emotional and psychological impact of trauma

Experiencing trauma can have a profound impact on your physical, emotional and psychological well-being. Physically, trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, including headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, pain, and disrupted sleep patterns. Emotionally, trauma can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and anger, which can affect a person’s ability to function in their daily life and maintain healthy relationships. Psychologically, trauma can show up as repetitive thoughts, vigilant attention, limiting self-beliefs, and sensitivity to triggers. Seeking support and treatment for trauma is crucial in addressing the impacts of trauma and promoting healing and recovery.

Seeking professional help for Trauma recovery

A Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist can offer a safe and transformative space for trauma healing and recovery at an energetic level. This approach is not about simply managing symptoms, but rather allowing your body to process and release the overwhelming energies of the trauma. This is a physical process that the body needs to complete to regoranise into a greater sense of health. When this happens, you can experience move forward with greater resilience and well-being.