The Trauma Recovery School

06/08/2025

Ever feel like you're floating outside your body?
Like you’re watching life happen but not really in it?

That’s called dissociation—a common trauma response.

It’s your brain’s way of saying:
“This is too much. Let me shut things off so you can survive.”

You might feel:

Numb or spaced out

Like the world isn’t real

Disconnected from your body or surroundings

💬 It can be scary, but it’s a protective mechanism—not a sign that something is wrong with you.

✨ Let’s open this up:
Have you ever experienced dissociation?
What helps bring you back into the present?

Drop your thoughts or grounding tips below 👇

04/08/2025

🧠 “I don’t know who I am anymore…”

Trauma can make you feel like you’ve lost pieces of yourself.
Maybe you don’t recognise your reactions.
Maybe your goals, personality, or voice feel buried.

You’re not imagining it—trauma can disrupt your self-identity at the deepest level.

💬 In this video, we explore:

Why trauma affects your sense of self

How identity becomes fragmented

Steps to reconnect with who you really are

✨ Watch now and comment below:
What’s one part of yourself you’d love to reclaim?

🔗 https://youtu.be/eGgbDUfE5fU?si=OMHXdKW8Xr3PRW1W

Trauma can deeply impact your sense of self, identity, and confidence, making it difficult to know who you are. In this video, we explore how trauma disrupts...

03/08/2025

💥 Trauma Doesn’t Just Live in Your Mind—It L

Tight shoulders. Random aches. A heavy chest.
Sometimes, pain is your body remembering what your mind tried to forget.

Trauma gets stored in the nervous system—and it can show up physically, even years later.

🎥 Want to understand how trauma shows up in the body (and how to release it)?
Watch the FREE Masterclass replay here:
👉 https://www.traumarecoverymethod.co.uk/register

💬 Does your body hold onto stress or pain? Share your experience below 👇

01/08/2025

🎉 It’s Friday… and you know what that means!

✨ Bonita is going LIVE today!
Get ready for real talk, healing insights, and a space to feel seen and supported.

🕒 Keep an eye out—we’re going live right here in the group today!

💬 Who’s joining? Drop a 🙋‍♀️ if you’ll be there!

30/07/2025

Ever get aches, tension, or pain… with no clear cause?

Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind—it lives in your body.

Your nervous system holds onto past stress, even long after the event is over. This can show up as:

Neck, shoulder, or back pain

Tension in the jaw or gut

Random aches or fatigue with no medical reason

🧠 This isn’t “in your head.” It’s your body’s way of storing survival energy it never got to release.

🌿 With trauma-specific support, movement, and nervous system regulation—you can start to release it.

💬 Have you ever felt emotional pain show up physically?
Let’s share below 👇

28/07/2025

⚖️ Ever feel torn between “too much” and “not enough”?

Trauma can throw your internal balance off—especially between your ego, super ego, and the inner voice trying to keep you safe.

This episode unpacks:

What these parts of your mind do

How trauma affects inner conflict

Ways to create more balance and self-compassion

🎯 Watch here and reflect with us:
Which part of your mind do you notice the most—your inner critic, inner protector, or something else?

🔗 https://youtu.be/GHazuBTl8Bc?si=BgrWEnNy1CxqWmOz

How does ego and super ego influence your thoughts, emotions, and behavior? In this video, we explore the role of ego in balancing reality, decision-making, ...

27/07/2025

😴 Always exhausted—no matter how much you rest?

Chronic fatigue is a real trauma response.
Your nervous system has been running in survival mode, and now it’s burned out.

It’s not laziness—it’s overload.

🎥 Learn why trauma drains your energy (and how to get it back) in our FREE Masterclass replay:
👉 https://www.traumarecoverymethod.co.uk/register

💬 Can you relate to trauma exhaustion? Let’s talk below 👇

23/07/2025

Do you feel tired all the time—no matter how much you sleep?

🧠 Trauma can put your nervous system in a constant state of alert. And over time, that drains your body, mind, and energy completely.

This kind of exhaustion isn’t fixed with a nap or a day off.
It’s a deep, trauma-related fatigue.

You might feel:

Worn out by simple tasks

Mentally foggy or unmotivated

Guilty for needing rest (but still exhausted)

💛 You’re not lazy. You’re not weak.
You’re carrying a load your body was never meant to hold alone.

💬 Can you relate to this kind of tired?
What helps you recharge—even a little?

Let’s support each other in the comments 👇

21/07/2025

🧩 Feeling like a stranger to yourself?

Part 2 of our brain recovery series dives deeper into how trauma impacts both memory and self-perception—and how dissociation plays a key role in identity loss.

🧠 In this video:

The link between dissociation and fragmented identity

What’s happening in the brain

How to support your recovery gently, layer by layer

📣 This one’s powerful. Let us know what stood out to you.

🔗 https://youtu.be/JSe8IRDzC9c?si=bBAPMmNrfsfMpv_q

In this important video, Bonita Ackerman du Preez from The Trauma Recovery School dives deeper into understanding dissociation, how it impacts trauma survivo...

20/07/2025

🧠 Struggling to Focus? It’s Not Just You.

Brain fog after trauma is real.
When your nervous system is in survival mode, clear thinking becomes hard.

The good news? You can get your clarity back—with the right tools.

🎥 Watch the FREE Trauma Recovery Method Masterclass (replay available now):
👉 https://www.traumarecoverymethod.co.uk/register

💬 Ever felt this kind of mental fog? Share below 👇