Trauma is not what happened to you. Trauma is how your nervous system responded (and is still responding) to what happened.

Trauma arises from distressing or life-threatening events that overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope. These events can affect both the mind and body through the nervous system, resulting in maladaptive psychological and physiological responses. Trauma can stem from physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, natural disasters, accidents, loss of a loved one, discrimination, or medically related events, such as invasive procedures, misdiagnoses, chronic illnesses, intensive care stays, and birth-related experiences. Helping professionals and healthcare providers can also experience trauma through exposure to suffering, medical / helping errors, and high-stakes situations.

Trauma can contribute to mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance misuse, and can lead to persistent emotional, cognitive, and somatic symptoms, including:​

• Excessive worrying​

• Hyper-vigilance

• Low mood and energy​

• Insomnia​

• Physical pain​

• Nightmares​

• Gastrointestinal issues​

• Feelings of guilt or shame​

• Panic attacks​

• Difficulty concentrating​

• Dissociation​

• Social isolation​

• Relationship challenges

Research consistently shows that trauma is treatable and that individuals can not only decrease symptoms, but can also make a full recovery to experience a thriving and fulfilling life. Studies also show that the most significant factor in therapy being successful is the relationship you have with your therapist. People who benefit from trauma therapy can experience:

• Skills for emotional regulation

• Sense of safety, calm, and ability to relax 

• Reduced triggers and trauma symptoms

• Improved relationships

• Increased self-awareness

• Improved sleep and physical health

• Positive self-image

• Resilience

• Hope

• Creativity

• Empowerment

• Vitality

• Improved quality of life

Eco-art psychotherapy can help you understand how past traumas are affecting you in your present life. This approach is deeply intuitive while also grounded in practical support, honoring your body’s innate wisdom and your natural ability to heal and transform. Some of the modalities include:  

🌿 Somatic Therapy – Engages the body to release stored trauma through rebuilding interoception, neuroplasticity, polyvagal activation, and nervous system regulation.

🌿 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – Utilizes bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, build adaptive responses, increase distress tolerance, and cultivate positive beliefs.​

🌿 Expressive Arts Therapy – Incorporates creative processes such as visual art, music, dance, drama, and storytelling to regulate emotions and integrate meaningful experiences into a self-concept rooted in compassion.​

🌿 Mindfulness & Breathwork – Supports mood and cognitive function, reduces pain perception, inflammation, and reactivity, and promotes relaxation and efficient stress response through neuromodulation.

🌿 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy – Helps to support expanded states of consciousness and strengthen prefrontal cortex activity for enhanced reprocessing of traumatic memories and emotion regulation.

🌿 Nature-Based Therapy – Fosters a sense of connection, grounding, and symbolism for stress reduction, relaxation, and decreased cortisol levels.

Each person’s process of healing from trauma is unique and deeply personal. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic relationship is primary and rooted in transparency, collaboration, acceptance, and liberation. Wild Embrace Healing takes a holistic approach to healing trauma by integrating evidence-based treatments with sacred therapeutic practice. This way, you can process and heal in a safe and grounded environment, supporting you to address the emotional, cognitive, and physiological effects of trauma and discover greater resilience and satisfaction in life.