Breathwork techniques can aid in processing trauma from "summary" of Body Remembers Casebook by Babette Rothschild
Breathwork techniques have the potential to be powerful tools in working with trauma. By utilizing specific breathing exercises, individuals can access and process deeply held emotions and memories stored in the body. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced traumatic events, as the body often holds onto trauma in ways that the mind may not fully comprehend. When trauma occurs, the body goes into a state of heightened arousal, activating the fight, flight, or freeze response. This can lead to a dysregulation of the nervous system, causing symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, and hypervigilance. Breathwork techniques can help regulate the nervous system by activating the parasympathetic response, which is responsible for rel...
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