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Trauma Work
Most people will experience some kind of trauma in their lifetime, such as a car accident, abuse or neglect (any form – physical, emotional/psychological, verbal, sexual), the death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, a natural disaster, the COVID-19 Pandemic. But Trauma doesn't just include the "Big T's," but also the "Little T's," such as a breakup/divorce (especially from an abusive/narcissistic partner), getting fired from a job, feeling betrayed by a loved one, or even moving to a new location. These experiences can all be threatening to our existence and cause injury to the nervous system.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress during or far after the event has passed.
Healing Modalities:
(choose which ones best fit your personality):
Brain/Body Based Work:
Energy Psychology - moving and creating energy in the body, such as Emotion Freedom Technique (also known as “Tapping”) to process emotions and reduce stress, and Eden Method techniques, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the work of Donna Eden
Somatic Therapy - brain + body techniques to calm and strengthen the nervous system
Polyvagal Toning - Techniques based in Neuroscience incorporating the Vagus Nerve (largest cranial nerve in the body connected to the “Fight or Flight” & Freeze Responses) to calm the nervous system
Rewire Trauma Program: Virtual Library of various Body Based Techniques designed to rewire the brain from trauma
Trauma Informed Tai Chi/Qi Gong - slow paced, meditative form of Martial Arts, to relieve stress and tension
Trauma Informed Yoga - fixed poses to release trapped trauma stored in the body
Trauma Informed Dance/Movement Therapy - movements to release trapped trauma stored in the body
Trauma Informed Martial Arts/Kickboxing - to empower the client to take back control of their body
Trauma Informed Expressive Arts - healing trauma through Art Therapy techniques
Trauma Informed Vocal & Music Therapy - using music related vibrations to heal the nervous system
Trauma Informed Drama Therapy - heal trauma through drama based techniques
*** These programs are within the Rewire Trauma Therapy Program, which is a virtual library of modules taught by Trauma Informed professionals in their field. My clients get their own personal access to this virtual library of videos, which can be used either during or in between sessions with me as your Therapist. I also have access to these modules, which I have also learned and can assist as you apply these techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – changing negative thought patterns & core beliefs about self & others
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – Mindfulness (learning how to enjoy the present moment), Distress Tolerance (learning how to tolerate stress), Emotion Regulation (learning how to manage emotions), Interpersonal Effectiveness (learning better communication & relationship skills)
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery - all of these modalies listed, see more details here
Inner Child Work/Reparenting– discovering root cause of unmet needs and how adult behaviors have been affected from adverse childhood relationships/experiences, healing the wounded child within
Attachment/Betrayal Trauma Work - explore different attachment styles and how to rewire the brain for secure attachment and trust with others
Spiritual Work – Exploring how trauma has affected belief in Higher Power
Trauma Symptoms
Avoidance Symptoms
Re-experiencing Symptoms
Hyperarousal Symptoms
Please contact me to schedule a free 30 minute consultation or ask any questions.
Have some questions first?
You can always email me directly at coaching@leahpetrucci.com or call/text (941) 705-0973