What Is Somatic Healing—and How Can It Help You Recover from Trauma?
June 28, 2022

When we talk about healing trauma, most people think of talk therapy or mindset work. But trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it lives in the body. That’s where somatic healing comes in. It’s a powerful approach that reconnects you with your body’s wisdom and supports deep, lasting recovery.

Trauma Lives in the Body


If you’ve ever felt anxious without knowing why, frozen in stressful situations, or emotionally overwhelmed by seemingly small events, your body might be holding on to trauma. These responses aren’t in your head—they’re stored in your nervous system. Trauma can interrupt your body’s natural ability to regulate, keeping you stuck in survival states like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.

Somatic healing works by bringing awareness to the body, gently helping it complete the stress cycles that were never fully processed. This can include breathwork, grounding exercises, gentle movement, and focused body awareness—always at a pace that feels safe for you.


Why Somatic Healing Works


Unlike talk therapy alone, somatic healing doesn’t rely on retelling your trauma story. Instead, it creates a safe space for your body to feel and release what it has been holding. Over time, you’ll begin to notice more calm, greater emotional resilience, and the ability to respond to life with more clarity and less reactivity.


This approach is especially helpful for people who feel disconnected from their bodies, overwhelmed by emotions, or stuck in repetitive trauma patterns. When your nervous system feels safe, real transformation becomes possible.


Healing Is a Whole-Body Process


At Grow From Within, we integrate somatic healing into our trauma and addiction recovery services because we know that the body plays a central role in true healing. When you learn to listen to your body’s signals and respond with care, you begin to shift your experience from surviving to thriving.

Break the Cycle. Reclaim Your Life

By Morag Clark • March 19, 2025
Trauma and addiction often walk hand in hand. What begins as a way to cope with pain or disconnection can quickly become a cycle that feels impossible to escape. But here’s the truth: you are not broken, and you are not destined to live in survival mode forever. With the right support, healing is not only possible—it’s powerful. Understanding the Cycle For many people, addictive behaviours aren’t just “bad habits”—they're survival strategies. They may have helped you numb emotional pain, manage anxiety, or escape traumatic memories. Over time, though, these patterns can keep you stuck—reacting instead of responding, spiralling instead of healing. The cycle can look different for everyone, but often includes guilt, shame, disconnection, and a deep sense of being lost. Breaking that cycle starts with understanding where it comes from. At Grow From Within, we believe that real recovery begins when you start exploring the root causes, not just the symptoms. By identifying trauma stored in the body and the emotional triggers that drive behaviour, we begin to dismantle the survival strategies that no longer serve you. Healing from the Inside Out You don’t have to face this journey alone. Trauma and addiction recovery coaching creates a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and build the emotional resilience needed for sustainable change. With the addition of somatic healing, you learn how to feel again—safely and with support. This isn’t about fixing you—it’s about freeing you. When you start healing the pain beneath the pattern, you reclaim your ability to choose. You shift from reaction to response, from coping to thriving. And you begin to rebuild your life with intention, clarity, and hope. You Are Not Your Past It’s easy to believe the lie that things will always be this way. But every moment you choose healing—no matter how small—is a radical act of self-love. The path may not be linear, but every step matters. At Grow From Within, we’re here to walk beside you. To hold space for your story. To honour your courage. And to remind you, whenever you forget: you are worthy of healing. Ready to break the cycle? Let’s reclaim your life—together. Contact us to take the first step.

Why Trauma-Informed Coaching Is Different—And Why It Matters

By Morag Clark • June 28, 2022
When you're on a healing journey, choosing the right kind of support can make all the difference. Traditional coaching focuses on goals, mindset, and motivation—but for those who carry trauma, this surface-level approach can fall short. That’s where trauma-informed coaching comes in. What Is Trauma-Informed Coaching? Trauma-informed coaching blends the structure of traditional coaching with an understanding of how trauma affects the brain, body, and behaviour. It recognises that people who’ve experienced trauma—especially complex or developmental trauma—may operate from survival patterns like hypervigilance, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown. These patterns aren't signs of weakness—they're protective responses your nervous system developed to keep you safe. Rather than pushing for quick fixes or mindset shifts, trauma-informed coaching prioritises safety, regulation, and compassion. It offers a space where you can explore your story without judgement and create change from a place of inner awareness, not pressure. Why It Matters in Recovery Many people navigating addiction or emotional dysregulation have unresolved trauma that’s never been addressed. Without understanding and healing those deeper wounds, behaviour change often feels unsustainable. You may make progress—only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns. Trauma-informed coaching meets you where you are. It helps you build capacity in your nervous system, gently challenge limiting beliefs, and create new, healthy ways of relating to yourself and the world. It’s not about fixing you—it’s about helping you feel safe enough to grow. A Whole-Person Approach At Grow From Within, our coaching is rooted in both trauma science and deep compassion. We believe healing happens when you're truly seen, heard, and supported—not rushed or judged. We combine coaching tools with somatic awareness, education, and nervous system regulation strategies to help you make lasting, embodied change. You deserve support that understands your story—not just your symptoms. Looking for support that meets you where you're at? Get in touch with Grow From Within and discover what healing can feel like when you’re held with care.