Pendulating
Healing happens in cycles, moving between feelings of distress and safety. By slowly revisiting trauma in small doses and returning to calmness, the nervous system can regulate itself.
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Trauma isn’t just a psychological issue; it also gets trapped in the nervous system and muscles, affecting physical and emotional well-being.
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