Trauma Isn’t Just in Your Mind — It’s in Your Nervous System
When we think about trauma, we often think about painful memories or emotional distress. But what many people don’t realize is that trauma lives in the body—specifically, in your nervous system.
The Nervous System’s Role in Trauma
Your nervous system is your body's command center. When you experience a traumatic event, your brain and body work together to keep you safe. Whether it's fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, your system responds instantly. But when trauma goes unresolved, the body can stay stuck in these stress responses—even long after the danger has passed.
This is why people living with trauma may feel constantly anxious, tense, dissociated, or emotionally reactive, even when there’s no clear threat. Their nervous systems are doing what they believe they need to do: survive.
Signs Trauma May Be Stored in Your Body
Chronic muscle tension or pain
Digestive issues or fatigue
Sleep disturbances or hypervigilance
Feeling numb or emotionally disconnected
Difficulty relaxing, even in safe environments
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Always Enough
Traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but trauma healing often requires more than words. That’s because trauma is a sensory and body-based experience. The nervous system learns and reacts through sensation, not logic.
At Real Grounded Therapy, we blend cognitive therapy with body-based healing techniques like Brainspotting and Open Sky sessions to address the nervous system directly.
Somatic Approaches We Use
Brainspotting: A powerful technique that uses eye position to access and process trauma stored deep in the brain and body.
Open Sky Sessions: Outdoor therapy that incorporates nature, movement, and sensory grounding.
Breathwork & Grounding Techniques: Tools to regulate the nervous system and bring the body back to a state of calm and safety.
Healing is Possible
You are not broken, and your reactions make sense based on what you’ve experienced. By working with the nervous system—not against it—you can finally begin to release what’s been held for far too long.
Ready to Heal from the Inside Out?
If you're ready to explore how your body can support your healing journey, we’re here to help. Therapy with a somatic focus can bring lasting change—mind, body, and soul.
