Heal Your Nervous System & Trauma Without Recalling the Past - Somatic Experiencing with Tatiana Szulc

Recently at the Arukah Holistic Life Academy, we dive deep into the transformative world of trauma healing with Tatiana Schultz. As a first-generation Latina, licensed mental health counselor, and holistic coach, Tatiana specializes in trauma and somatic therapy, focusing on healing the nervous system through somatic experiencing.

The Basics of Nervous System Regulation:

Tatiana begins by debunking a common misconception: regulating the nervous system isn't just about calming down. It's about having the flexibility to move through various states of survival (fight, flight, freeze) and back to a calm, parasympathetic state. This flexibility is crucial for emotional and physical health, allowing us to experience the full range of human emotions without getting stuck in survival mode.

Understanding Trauma:

She clarifies that trauma isn't the event itself but the body's response to it - the unprocessed survival energy that remains trapped. This explains why two people can experience the same event, but only one might develop trauma. It's not the enormity of the event but how the body responds to it that matters.

Healing Trauma Without Reliving It:

One of the most enlightening parts of our conversation was Tatiana's explanation of how trauma isn't healed by merely talking about it. Instead, healing involves showing the body that it's safe now, thereby allowing the nervous system to release the trapped energy. This is where somatic experiencing shines, as it works directly with the body to discharge trauma without needing to rehash painful memories.

The Consequences of Unaddressed Trauma:

Tatiana elaborates on how living in chronic survival mode impacts not just mental health but physical health as well. Continuous stress can lead to inflammation, which is linked to numerous chronic illnesses, emphasizing the need for nervous system regulation.

Tatiana's Approach and Credentials:

With nine years as a therapist, Tatiana is trained in somatic experiencing, meditation, and ear acupuncture. Her approach is holistic, working with clients both in-person and online, ensuring that everyone can access her methods regardless of location. Her use of ear acupuncture to stimulate the vagus nerve is particularly intriguing, offering a physical pathway to calm the nervous system.

Somatic Experiencing vs. Tools:

She distinguishes somatic experiencing from the broader category of somatic tools. While tools like breathwork are popular, somatic experiencing focuses on changing physiology through the direct observation and guidance of the nervous system's natural responses, not through forced techniques.

Resources for Healing:

Tatiana offers a free guide, "6 Steps to Healing Your Nervous System," which you can access at bit.ly/nervoussystem101. This guide lays out a holistic approach to begin healing outside of survival mode.

Closing Thoughts:

Tatiana leaves us with an inspiring message: healing from trauma and living beyond survival mode is not only possible but achievable. Her personal experience and success with clients are testament to this possibility, offering hope to anyone feeling trapped by their past.

Thank you, Tatiana, for sharing your insights and methods for healing trauma in ways that respect the body's natural processes. Your work offers a beacon of hope and a practical path forward for many. I encourage everyone interested to explore the resources Tatiana provides and consider how somatic experiencing might change their life.

Note:

For those looking for further engagement or support, remember Tatiana's services are available both locally in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and internationally via online sessions.

Keep an eye out for more such enlightening conversations in our series, aimed at understanding and healing through various therapeutic modalities.

Connect with Tatiana Szulc

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatiana.holistic.coach
• Free Guide: https://tatianaszulclmhc.kartra.com/page/nervoussystem
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IYq4svBcp1CR0t0jt8OUq?si=552eacf5cf2e4589
• Website: http://www.tatianaszulclmhc.com

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