The Trauma Recovery School

17/04/2026

We discuss hidden trauma habits that people might not recognise, such as over-apologising, people-pleasing, feeling guilty about resting, and always planning escape routes. We explain that these are survival mechanisms developed during unsafe periods and offer a comprehensive approach to understanding and breaking these patterns.

15/04/2026

If you're looking to start your recovery journey, comment TRAUMA, and we will send you our Trauma Recovery Roadmap and consultation link.

13/04/2026

We discuss how what you might think is anxiety could actually be unresolved trauma, exploring the hidden symptoms that traditional therapy might miss. We explain how trauma impacts your nervous system and introduce a comprehensive recovery method designed to help you heal and feel normal again.

10/04/2026

We discuss how trauma affects not just our emotions, but our physical health over time. When the nervous system remains in survival mode, it triggers chronic stress that affects energy levels, immunity, and inflammation. However, there's hope—our nervous system can change. When we experience safety again, stress hormones settle, sleep improves, and our body can finally heal. We explore why trauma recovery is essential for both emotional relief and long-term health.

08/04/2026

06/04/2026

We explore why trauma survivors struggle with sleep despite feeling exhausted. We discuss how the nervous system's need to stay alert for danger prevents deep sleep, the role of elevated stress hormones like cortisol, and why traditional sleep habits alone may not solve the problem. We explain that the brain must learn to feel safe again, and we preview how long-term stress affects the body and how trauma recovery supports physical health.

05/04/2026

Wishing you a bright and joyful Easter filled with fresh beginnings and happy moments

03/04/2026

We explore the fascinating connection between trauma, stress, and digestive health. We discuss how the gut-brain connection works, explaining how a calm nervous system promotes healthy digestion through 'rest and digest' mode, while a stressed nervous system shifts into survival mode and disrupts digestion. We talk about common symptoms trauma survivors experience, such as bloating, nausea, and appetite changes, and how these issues often stem from nervous system activation rather than diet alone. We also touch on how sleep is another area significantly affected by trauma.

01/04/2026

🌟⚡️Exciting news. It’s finally here. Our TRM Transformation Hub Membership. Direct access to Bonita, learning modules, monthly Q&A and a wonderful community. 🌟⚡️

Use the link below to find out more!

30/03/2026

We explore how trauma doesn't just affect our thoughts and emotions, but actually lives in our nervous system and body long after the traumatic event has passed. We discuss how the body's survival response can become stuck in activation mode, causing people to feel constantly tense, exhausted, and on edge even when they're safe. We explain how this nervous system dysregulation affects multiple body systems including stress hormones, digestion, sleep, and energy levels, and why understanding this is crucial for removing shame around trauma responses.

27/03/2026

We share a real example of trauma recovery using our 13-point roadmap assessment system. We discuss how Dan improved from a score of 26 out of 130 (20%) to 99 out of 130 (76%) in just eight weeks—a 280% improvement. We explain how our structured Trauma Recovery Method measures key indicators like emotional regulation, confidence, nervous system stability, and thought patterns, helping clients move from being stuck in trauma loops to experiencing calm, control, boundaries, and clarity.