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Completion, also called discharge, is the moment the nervous system finally releases stored survival energy. This post explains how completion emerges, what it looks like, and why it can only happen once safety and capacity have been built through earlier SE steps.
The Default Mode Network shapes self-reflection and memory. Trauma disrupts it, leading to intrusive thoughts and shame. Learn how healing restores balance.
Titration is the Somatic Experiencing® practice of working with trauma in micro-doses — just 1% at a time. This post explains why titration prevents overwhelm, builds capacity, and supports deep, sustainable nervous system healing.
Pendulation is the nervous system’s natural movement between activation and ease. This post explains how pendulation works, why it increases resilience, and how to practice this gentle SE skill through slow, wave-like shifts in sensation.
PTSD and Complex PTSD share similarities but are not the same. Learn the differences in symptoms, causes, and healing approaches for trauma recovery.
Tracking invites us to slow down, sense inward, and listen to the body in real time. This post explores what tracking is, why it matters, how it rebuilds mind-body connection, and simple steps to develop this foundational SE skill.
Resourcing creates inner support and safety so the nervous system can gently regulate. This post explores what resourcing is, how it reduces overwhelm, and simple ways to cultivate internal anchors for steadiness, connection, and capacity.
Trauma leaves lasting effects on the body, from chronic pain to sleep problems. Learn how trauma impacts health long-term and how mind-body healing helps.
Orienting is the foundation of Somatic Experiencing® — a gentle sensory-based practice that helps the nervous system recognize safety again. This post walks through what orienting is, why it matters, and how to practice it in simple, grounded steps.
Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind — it lives in your body. Somatic Experiencing® offers a gentle, body-led way to release stored tension and return to safety, presence, and regulation.
A trauma-informed guide to the Eight Limbs of Yoga for nervous system regulation, embodied healing, and reconnecting with safety through body and breath.
The polyvagal ladder explains how your nervous system moves between safety, stress, and shutdown. Learn how understanding it supports trauma healing.
Discover how pranayama (breathwork) can support trauma healing by calming the nervous system, reconnecting you with your body, and creating a sense of grounded safety. This guide offers gentle, trauma-informed practices and integration tips.
Talk therapy is powerful, but trauma often requires more than words. Learn why integrative approaches like somatic therapy and EMDR go beyond talk.
In trauma recovery, we often push, fix, or strive — but healing can also mean softening. This post explores Wu Wei, the Taoist wisdom of effortless action, and how it invites gentle recovery through stillness, compassion, and nervous system flow.
Trauma often makes rest feel unsafe, leading to insomnia, nightmares, or hypervigilance. Learn why sleep is disrupted and how healing restores safety at night.
Cortisol and adrenaline are survival hormones that fuel the trauma response. Learn how they work, why they can get stuck, and how healing is possible.
Neuroplasticity shows us that the brain can change and heal after trauma. At Body and Mind Collective, we help clients understand this process and move forward in healing.
Dissociation is your brain’s way of protecting you during trauma. At Body and Mind Collective, we explore why it happens and how healing begins.
Triggers feel overwhelming because of the brain’s amygdala, the center for fear and survival. Learn why trauma triggers are so intense and how healing begins.
Trauma memories are stored differently in the brain, often showing up as body sensations and flashbacks. Learn the neuroscience of trauma and how healing is possible.
When people hear the word “trauma,” they often think of life-threatening events. But trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your body and mind responded. At Body and Mind Collective, we explore what trauma truly is, what it isn’t, and how healing is possible through compassionate, integrative care.