02/08/2025
How Somatic, Mind-Body Therapies Could Bridge the Disconnect to Heal from Trauma.
Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD underscored that vestibular function was connected to sensations of safety..
"Our sensory systems, like the vestibular and somatosensory systems, do more than navigate our environment. They also help us sense safety."
Key points:
🧠Trauma can disrupt how the brain processes sensory input, contributing to persistent trauma symptoms.
🧠Sensory disruptions in the brain after trauma can cause hypervigilance, detachment, and emotional overwhelm.
🧠Somatic, sensory-based therapies using movement and sensory input may enhance trauma recovery.
