Why Trauma Healing Must Include the Body , and Why Talk Alone Isn’t Enough
Most people are surprised to learn that trauma doesn’t live only in memory , it also lives in the nervous system through patterns of tension, overwhelm, and disconnection. Trauma can reshape the body and brain by: Heightening the amygdala (fear response) Weakening the prefrontal cortex (clarity + decision-making) Disrupting speech + processing Disconnecting people from physical sensation This leads to chronic patterns like: Feeling numb or shut down Feeling stuck “on edge” Ov
