Why Assess Movement for Trauma? It may seem unusual to use a movement-based assessment as the starting point for working through trauma. After all, most trauma therapies focus on talking, emotional processing, or cognitive reframing – so why take a different approach? At NuroActiv, we recognise that any form of therapy is ultimately working with…
Most trauma therapies focus on the mind. But what if the key to unlocking trauma was movement? Neuroscience shows that the way we move, breathe, and sense the world directly shapes how safe or threatened our brain feels. Trauma healing isn’t just about changing thoughts – it’s about changing the way the nervous system processes…
Ever wonder why your body reacts to stress before you’ve even had a chance to think about it? Why a sound, smell, or situation can trigger a full-body reaction, even when you know logically that you’re safe? This happens because your brain isn’t reacting to the present moment – it’s predicting what’s about to happen…
For years, the dominant approach to trauma healing has been through talking-therapy, journaling, and cognitive techniques. And while these are valuable, they often leave people asking: Why do I still react the same way? Why does my body feel stuck in trauma, even when I’ve mentally processed it? The answer lies in your nervous system….