Holistic Psychology Services

Holistic Psychology Services Psychological therapy to promote insight and self-awareness. Also offering Clinical Supervision for

"But I should be over it by now..." If you've ever thought this, know you're not alone. Healing from trauma is complex a...
11/11/2024

"But I should be over it by now..."

If you've ever thought this, know you're not alone. Healing from trauma is complex and nonlinear.

Trauma can have a lasting impact on the brain and body, shaping the nervous system in ways that make it hard to feel safe, even long after the traumatic events have passed.

When a reminder of the trauma pops up—whether it's a sound, smell, feeling, or even a thought—the nervous system can be thrown back into a heightened state, almost like it's 're-living' the event.

In these moments, it’s as if the brain can’t tell that the trauma isn’t happening all over again, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm, panic, or shutdown.

The good news is, you don’t have to keep reliving it—there’s a way to move forward.

By tuning into the body’s responses, somatic approaches gently guide individuals to feel grounded and safe in the present moment. Through connecting to physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts, you can learn to reframe and 'place' these memories in the past, where they belong.

The nervous system learns to recognise safety again, allowing you to experience life in the present, rather than being pulled back to painful past experiences.

It's difficult to think your way out of feelings because emotions are largely bodily experiences.When we feel something ...
11/11/2024

It's difficult to think your way out of feelings because emotions are largely bodily experiences.

When we feel something deeply—stress, sadness, anger—our body responds with physical sensations like tension, increased heart rate, or muscle tightness.

These sensations are not purely cognitive, so trying to "think" them away doesn’t address their root cause.

Emotions are survival responses: They’re wired in us to react quickly, often bypassing logical thought for immediate safety or expression.

Thoughts can amplify emotions: Thinking too much about a feeling can lead to rumination, which often intensifies distress rather than resolving it.

Body and mind aren’t separate: Our brain and body work together to process emotions, so addressing one without the other often feels incomplete.

Logic misses underlying needs: Emotions often signal unmet needs or boundaries, which can’t always be met by rationalising but by acknowledging and responding to them directly.

Emotional processing requires feeling and experiencing, not just logic or rational thinking. Embracing bodily awareness alongside thought can be a much more effective way to work through emotions.

Our body tells a story through subtle cues—how you hold yourself, the tension in your muscles, or even your posture.Thes...
24/10/2024

Our body tells a story through subtle cues—how you hold yourself, the tension in your muscles, or even your posture.

These physical patterns are often shaped by experiences, especially difficult or overwhelming ones. When we experience trauma, our body instinctively responds to protect us, creating tension or physical reactions that stay long after the event is over.

Without even realising it, you might carry this protective response in your everyday life. For example, tightening your shoulders, holding your breath, or feeling a sense of heaviness or numbness in your body can be ways your system is still trying to shield itself from past hurts.

By gently tuning in and becoming aware of these sensations, you can start to recognize the body’s wisdom—how it holds onto and expresses what you may not have words for. Understanding these physical signals can be a powerful step in releasing what’s been stored and creating space for healing.

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