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Healing trauma involves releasing trapped energy from "summary" of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine,Ph.D.
Trauma is a natural event that overwhelms the nervous system, leaving it unable to process the experience properly. When this happens, the energy associated with the trauma becomes trapped in the body, leading to a range of physical and psychological symptoms. In order to heal trauma, it is necessary to release this trapped energy. Releasing trapped energy involves allowing the body to complete the fight, flight, or freeze response that was originally activated during the traumatic event. By reconnecting with the body's natural instincts and impulses, individuals can release the energy that has been held in place since the trauma occurred. This process allows the nervous system to return to a state of balance and harmony. One of the key components of releasing trapped energy is developing an awareness of the sensations and movements that arise in the body. By tuning into these physical experiences, individuals can begin to access the energy that has been stuck since the traumatic event. This somatic experiencing allows the body to process the trauma in a safe and controlled manner. In addition to somatic experiencing, healing trauma also involves engaging the body's natural ability to self-regulate. By connecting with the body's innate wisdom, individuals can learn to trust their instincts and responses, allowing the energy of the trauma to be released in a gradual and sustainable way. This process of self-regulation is essential for long-term healing.- Healing trauma is a process of allowing the body to complete the natural cycle of the fight, flight, or freeze response. By releasing the trapped energy associated with the traumatic event, individuals can restore balance to the nervous system and move towards a state of wholeness and well-being. Healing trauma is not about erasing the past, but rather about integrating the experience in a way that allows for growth and transformation.
