Trauma

Big, small and anywhere in-between

Trauma can take many forms: from big, life-altering events to smaller, often overlooked experiences in childhood or daily life. It can result from accidents, abuse, or repeated minor stressors that still leave a lasting impact on the mind and body. Trauma can stem from one event, while complex trauma is repeated or ongoing. It often shows up as anxiety, flashbacks, emotional triggers, physical tension, sleep disturbances, or difficulty feeling safe. People who have experienced trauma often struggle to cope in everyday life, affecting their overall sense of balance and well-being.

How Hypnotherapy can help
Say Good-by to trauma: Hypnotherapy is highly effective for trauma healing because it works directly with the subconscious mind, where painful memories and emotional patterns are stored. In a safe, deeply relaxed state, the mind becomes more open to processing past experiences without overwhelm. This allows you to release trauma, reduce triggers and create healthier responses. By calming the nervous system and reshaping subconscious beliefs, hypnotherapy helps restore balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of safety, making it a powerful tool for lasting trauma recovery.

Backed by Neuroscience

Trauma strengthens fear-based neural pathways, causing the amygdala—the brain’s alarm system—to become overactive, while the prefrontal cortex, responsible for reasoning and emotional regulation, may become underactive. Hypnotherapy guides you into a deeply relaxed, focused state, calming the amygdala and activating the prefrontal cortex. In this state, the brain can safely process traumatic memories, form new neural connections, and reduce emotional triggers.

How Somatic EMDR can support healing

Body and Mind - Partners in Healing: Trauma often affects not only the mind but also the body, leaving behind patterns of anxiety, hypervigilance, dissociation, or chronic stress. Somatic EMDR adds a body-based dimension by combining traditional EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with gentle awareness of physical sensations (Somatic Therapy). While processing traumatic memories through eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, you remain connected to your body in the present moment. This integration allows for deeper healing, releasing trauma that has been stored both mentally and physically.

Brain Science shows: EMDR works by calming the brain’s fear center (amygdala), supporting memory processing (hippocampus), and strengthening reasoning and regulation (prefrontal cortex). The memory remains, but it no longer feels as painful or overpowering.

Not sure if you suffer of trauma?

Here is a list of the most common symptoms of trauma:

·  Anxiety or fear

·  Flashbacks or intrusive memories

·  Trouble sleeping or Nightmares

·  Irritability or mood swings

·  Emotional numbness or detachment

·  Muscle tension or physical discomfort

·  Difficulty concentrating

·  Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

·  Feeling “on edge” or hypervigilant

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns.