Understanding Trauma Responses: A Trauma-Aware Approach for Holistic Practitioners

Every practitioner will, at some point, support someone who has experienced trauma.

The challenge is that trauma is not always obvious.

It may present as anxiety, withdrawal, anger, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty trusting others, or even physical symptoms that seem unrelated to the original experience.

Understanding trauma responses is not about becoming a trauma therapist. It is about becoming a safer, more compassionate, and more informed practitioner.

In this practical and thought-provoking masterclass, we will explore how trauma affects the brain, body, and nervous system, and why people respond the way they do when they feel threatened or overwhelmed.