Trauma Isn’t Just in Your Head
When people hear the word “trauma,” they often think it only lives in the mind. We picture difficult memories, painful thoughts, or emotional wounds that therapy will eventually “fix.” But trauma is not just something that stays in your head. It’s something your entire body carries.
This is why healing requires more than talk. To truly move through trauma, we need to involve the nervous system, the body, and the spirit.
The Body Keeps the Score
You may have heard of the book The Body Keeps the Score. The title says it all. When you experience trauma, your nervous system records it. Your heart races, your muscles tighten, and your body learns to stay alert.
Even after the danger is over, your body can continue to respond as if it is still happening. This is why trauma survivors often experience:
Chronic tension or pain
Anxiety or hypervigilance
Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
Emotional overwhelm when triggered
Talk therapy can help us understand these responses, but understanding alone is not enough. The body needs to be part of the healing process.
Beyond Talk Therapy
At Asentriarc, we believe in treating the whole person. That means addressing trauma not only through psychotherapy, but also through practices that support the body and nervous system.
Some of the ways we do this include:
Breathwork and mindfulness to calm the nervous system
Movement practices like yoga to release stored tension
Herbal support rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Indigenous and cultural practices that honour healing beyond Western frameworks
By weaving these approaches together, we create pathways for your body to feel safe again, not just your mind.
Why Integration Matters
Think about it this way: your brain may know you are safe, but if your body still feels unsafe, you will struggle to fully heal. Integration is what brings those two truths together.
When your body and mind finally agree that you are safe, your nervous system can regulate, and real change becomes possible. That is when you can stop living in survival mode and start living in authenticity.
Final Thoughts
Trauma is not just in your head. It is in your nervous system, your body, and your lived experience. Healing requires more than talking about what happened. It requires practices that allow you to release what your body has been carrying.
At Asentriarc Wellness, our approach is about bringing all of these pieces together. Because you deserve to heal as a whole person.
You’re already doing the work by being here. If this resonated with you, share your thoughts in the comments or join our newsletter for more insights from Triggered But Thriving.
With care,
Sarah
