Talk Therapy may not work for those with Trauma histories because…
It activates the same nervous system pathways associated with Trauma.
This is why Talk Therapy may stress and overwhelm your nervous system.
Some Trauma-Informed therapeutic modalities that I love to educating clients on accessing (that do NOT involve talk therapy are:)
Equine (Horse) Therapy
Play Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Sand Tray Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Polyvagal Theory
Dance & Movement Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Brainspotting
Art Therapy
Some modalities that can be modified to become Trauma-Informed AND if guided by a Trauma-Informed Practitioner can also be beneficial are:
Mindfulness
Ecotherapy
Forest Bathing
Nature
Gardening
Breathwork
Singing
Chanting
Humming
Gargling
Rocking
Meditation
Trauma-Informed Massage
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Movement
Weight Lifting
Tai Chi
Martial Arts
Rocking
Somatic modalities
Shamanic modalities
Plant Medicine
Vagus Nerve Toning Exercises
Heart Rate Variability
Music
Binaural Beats
Sound Healing
Hydrotherapy (Water as medicine) & Cold Therapy
Art
Theater
Dance
Singing
Creating
Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture
Naturopathy
Functional Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Ancestral Medicine
Reiki and Energy Healing
Healing Touch
Play
Stillness
Rest
Sleep
Laying on Right Side of Body
Grounding- barefoot on grass
Animal Therapy
Pets
Narrative Therapy
Neurofeedback
Biofeedback
Nutrition
Whole Foods
Eating the Brainbow
Probiotics & Prebiotics
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Spiritual Practices
Bibliotherapy
Community
Social Compassionate Connection
Loving Kindness
Peer Support Groups
Some of the modalities above are woven into my integrative coaching practice.
In my work, in Trauma-Informed + integrative ways, I will guide you safely to uniquely addressing the root causes of imbalances in your mind-body-spirit-energy for Whole Self Healing.
-Shannon, The Integrative Counselor