Trauma isn’t something you can think your way out of. Learn why trauma is a nervous system injury, how it’s stored in the body, and what somatic therapy actually treats.

Integration is where somatic healing lands. In this final phase of Somatic Experiencing®, the nervous system settles, reorganizes, and makes meaning after a shift. This post explores how integration feels, why it matters, and how to support the body as it returns to wholeness.

The Default Mode Network shapes self-reflection and memory. Trauma disrupts it, leading to intrusive thoughts and shame. Learn how healing restores balance.

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.

The polyvagal ladder explains how your nervous system moves between safety, stress, and shutdown. Learn how understanding it supports trauma healing.

Trauma often makes rest feel unsafe, leading to insomnia, nightmares, or hypervigilance. Learn why sleep is disrupted and how healing restores safety at night.

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.