How to Release Trauma in the Body... Releasing trauma involves regulating the nervous system and employing therapies that address the body's and mind's trauma responses. Here’s a concise overview with an emphasis on Internal Family Systems (IFS): Nervous System Regulation -Mindfulness and Deep Breathing: Calm the mind and activate the relaxation response. -Yoga and Tai Chi: Enhance body awareness and help regulate stress responses. Body-Focused Therapies -Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR: Use

do somatic trauma releasing exercises work? 👇🏼 trauma & long term stress can cause you to disconnect from yourself & shutdown both physically & emotionally 🥹 this is a coping mechanism that happens when the traumatic experience(s) or stress is too overwhelming or distressing to process in the moment 😮‍💨 disconnecting from your body manifests as dissociation, overeating or under-eating, feeling numb, addiction, physical pain, workaholism, not being able to feel your feelings, and ignoring ba