The term "trauma" carries weight and can evoke fear, especially in a world where it's often overused. Trauma occurs when something overwhelms our system—too much, too fast, too soon. It registers in our body and nervous system, impacting us throughout life, manifesting in responses that may not be functional or healthy in certain moments.

Often stemming from moments when we lacked the resources to cope, especially in childhood when caregivers might not have known how to support our healthy expression of emotions. Trauma can linger, showing up unexpectedly in life, often in relationships, as anxiety, inadequacy, or through exaggerated reactions—fear, bursting anger, deep shame. These are expressions of what we carry in our bodies, triggered by seemingly harmless situations, as the body remembers the past.

Addressing the past and learning to cope with it in a healthy way is crucial. Events, especially those from childhood, can interfere with our ability to relax in intimacy, relate to others healthily, to feel safe and trust in life.

Each developmental stage requires specific work to support the nervous system, self-regulate, and navigate life events. Trauma work involves gently bringing scattered pieces back together, providing our system with a new experience to learn healthier ways of coping with life.