Why do We Need to Release Trauma?
Updated: Jun 14
Why We Need to Release Trauma
Any event or situation that is distressing or life-threatening can lead to trauma. It can result in symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, poor sleep, hypervigilance, panic, and pain.
Trauma is also something that can be passed down from generation to generation. Often, we have trauma that we’ve inherited from our parents, grandparents, and other relatives. It isn’t always your trauma but you feel the guilt as though it is.
Women can also carry so much guilt, shame, and trauma from previous lives. Ones where they had no rights, were treated as second-class citizens and didn’t have the opportunity to use their full potential, or where they may have experienced physical and/or sexual violence.
Trauma and the feelings of guilt and shame that often accompany it can have a significant impact on your well-being. Along with the emotional impact, trauma can present as physical symptoms too, including disease.
It’s important to recognize that it doesn’t need to be this way. We can release trauma even if it has been with us for a long time so that we can live a life that isn’t controlled by our traumatic memories.
Why we need to release trauma
Trauma can be relived over and over again in the brain. Whenever it is triggered, this “snapshot” keeps coming back, just like memory notifications on your phone.
When these trauma “snapshots” happens, it encourages a part of the brain called the hippocampus to shrink. This is significant as it’s the area of the brain that is linked to memories. The more it occurs, the more potential there is for memory loss and the development of Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions that affect the brain.
It is the same emotions that are triggering these “snapshots”, which is why we need to process both the memories and the emotions.
Once we can do this, the outlook is very different.
There can be a physical impact of trauma too. When we bottle up our feelings and don’t take steps to resolve trauma, it can lead to illness. Trauma can result in energy blocks that affect physical and emotional well-being. Once we can release trauma, well-being will very often improve.
How we can resolve trauma?
Trauma can have a domino effect that affects your thoughts, behaviours, and choices. But if even one domino is removed, the entire trauma pattern will disappear. It doesn’t matter which one either. The important thing is that one domino disappears and starts a chain reaction for the release of trauma.
We can remove one of the dominos through several therapies, which can work together to release trauma.
Hypnotherapy for trauma release
NLP for trauma resolution
Energy healing and trauma release
Past life regression and trauma release
Hypnotherapy for trauma release
When stress levels are high, it’s very hard for the brain to release trauma. This is why relaxation is the first step. Activating the parasympathetic nervous system (also known as the “chill out brain”) brings the body into a rest and digest state, where magical transformation can happen.
Hypnosis is a great way to enter into deep relaxation with the bonus of allowing access to the subconscious mind, which is where thoughts and behaviours are formed and maintained.
Hypnotherapy can enable traumatic memories to be safely reprocessed, which reduces their power. Through hypnotherapy, we can access memories that would otherwise remain stuck in the hippocampus so they can be processed.
Hypnosis provides an opportunity to take emotion out of the equation, which allows you to respond differently to something that would normally trigger traumatic memories. Your brain is no longer on high alert and your previous reaction isn’t repeatedly relived. Your traumatic memories simply become the same as any other memory that’s been filed in your subconscious mind.
NLP for trauma resolution
NLP is a beautiful way to reprogram thoughts and behaviours so that you can respond to traumatic memories differently.
It’s like changing the ingredients when you bake a cake. If you use apple instead of carrot, it’s technically still a cake but it’s no longer a carrot cake.
Energy healing and trauma release
Trauma can manifest itself in the body, leading to energy blockages and disease. Reiki and energy healing can unblock and balance the Chakras, encouraging holistic healing.
Energy healing can also help to bring emotions to the fore so they can be worked on.
Past life regression and trauma release
I can also perform a technique that allows you to access the emotions and trauma you may be carrying from previous lives or that have been passed down between generations of your family. When these feelings can come to the surface, we can work on them and change the “ingredients” as we “bake another cake”.
We can mix and match these techniques to help you get the best results when releasing trauma.
No matter what combination we use, the tools I give to my clients provide lasting release from trauma.
You don’t need to share or relive your traumatic memories (unless you choose to do so). My approach works with no disclosure at all. We don’t need to dwell on the past, and the focus is very much on the future and what you would like to change.
Feel free to book a consultation to see how we can resolve your traumatic memories and put you back in control.
Gabriella Davidovics
Psychotherapy I Hypnotherapy | Reiki
+447848988121
info@therapyforlondoners.com
Frequently Asked Questions on Trauma
Is trauma release real?
Yes, it is real. We can clear all of your traumas, anxiety patterns, emotional triggers, and limiting beliefs within a few therapy sessions.
You don’t need to share and relive traumatic memories. Trauma is a domino effect and has a huge impact on your behavior, choices, how to live your life, and how to deal with friends and family. The amazing thing is if we take one of the dominos out(does not matter which one) the whole trauma pattern collapses.
How do you get your body to release trauma?
I am combining my approach with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), IEMT and Mind Reboot to get rid of traumas and limiting beliefs safely and efficiently. You don’t need to share and relive traumatic memories. Trauma is a domino effect and has a huge impact on your behaviour, choices, how to live your life, and how to deal with friends and family. The amazing thing is if we take one of the dominos out(does not matter which one) the whole trauma pattern collapses.
It is a subtractive approach, as it permanently removes all the unhelpful patterns and beliefs that were formed in your early life. One of the biggest advantages of this approach is that you don’t need to disclose any details about what happened to you.
Where is trauma stored in the body?
The effects of trauma can be experienced in various parts of the body, and research suggests that traumatic experiences can become stored in the body in different ways. Here are some of the ways in which trauma may be stored in the body:
Nervous system: Trauma can impact the autonomic nervous system, which controls bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and digestion. Traumatic experiences can lead to chronic activation of the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as hypervigilance, anxiety, and panic attacks.
Muscles: Trauma can lead to muscle tension and stiffness, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and back. This can result in chronic pain and discomfort.
Organs: Trauma can also impact the functioning of organs, including the digestive system and the immune system. Trauma may be associated with gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and a weakened immune system.
Brain: Trauma can alter the structure and functioning of the brain, particularly in the areas associated with emotion regulation and memory. This can result in symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and difficulty regulating emotions.
It also weakens your hippocampus (the part of the brain where your memories are stored) and can make you more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's or have other brain-related illnesses.
Does crying release trauma?
Crying is a natural human response to a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, frustration, and fear. While crying can be a helpful way to express emotions, it may not necessarily release stored trauma from the body on its own. However, crying may be a part of the healing process for some individuals who have experienced trauma.
Crying can be a way for individuals to release built-up emotions and process traumatic experiences. Crying can also stimulate the release of endorphins, which can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. However, it is important to note that crying alone may not be enough to release trauma from the body, particularly for individuals who have experienced more severe or chronic trauma.
My combined approach is an effective and quick way to release trauma. It is a subtractive approach, as it permanently removes all the unhelpful patterns and beliefs that were formed in your early life. One of the biggest advantages of this approach is that you don’t need to disclose any details about what happened to you.
How do you know if you are traumatized?
Trauma can have a range of effects on individuals, and people may experience trauma in different ways. However, there are some common signs and symptoms that may indicate that an individual has experienced trauma. Here are some signs and symptoms of trauma:
Intrusive thoughts or memories: Trauma can lead to recurrent and distressing thoughts, memories, or images of the traumatic event.
Avoidance: Trauma can lead individuals to avoid people, places, or activities that remind them of the traumatic event.
Hyperarousal: Trauma can lead to feelings of being on edge, difficulty sleeping, irritability, and a heightened startle response.
Emotional numbing: Trauma can lead to feelings of detachment, emotional numbness, or a sense of disconnection from others.
Negative changes in mood or thinking: Trauma can lead to negative changes in mood, such as depression or anxiety, and can also impact an individual's ability to think or concentrate.
Physical symptoms: Trauma can also manifest in physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach aches, and other unexplained pains
How do you release unresolved trauma?
My combined approach (Solution-focused Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, NLP, IEMT, Mind Reboot) is a great way to release trauma.
It is a subtractive approach, as it permanently removes all the unhelpful patterns and beliefs that were formed in your early life. One of the biggest advantages of this approach is that you don’t need to disclose any details about what happened to you.
Can trauma make you sick?
Yes, trauma can make you sick, as trauma can have both psychological and physical effects on the body. Trauma can lead to a range of physical symptoms, including headaches, fatigue, stomach aches, and other unexplained pains. Trauma can also impact the functioning of organs, including the digestive system and the immune system. Trauma may be associated with gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and a weakened immune system.
Trauma can also lead to psychological symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can impact a person's mental health and well-being.
Chronic exposure to traumatic events or experiences, particularly during childhood, can also increase the risk of developing a range of health problems later in life, including heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.