News — Childhood Trauma

Everyone's differing experience with trauma is deeply personal; and the actual definition of trauma can vary from person to person (depending on their own unique circumstances, healing mechanisms, and emotions). But one thing that binds us all when it comes to trauma is the way we deal with it — and one sure fire way to do that is through somatic exercise. Understanding Trauma: A Look At Its Definition And Sources Trauma arises when an individual undergoes an event that evokes a profound sense of helplessness, fear, distress, or overwhelming pain. These events can take many forms, ranging from physical...

Traumatic experiences from our childhood can affect us in unexpected ways as adults. But with the right help, we can start to identify and understand repressed childhood trauma and begin the healing process.  Introduction To Repressed Childhood Trauma Repressed childhood trauma is typically defined as emotional or physical trauma that occurred during childhood that has been repressed from conscious memory.  It could be a traumatic event, such as physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or even a natural disaster; it could also be the result of difficult family dynamics or a stressful home environment. Whatever the cause, signs of repressed childhood...