Hypnotherapy for Emotional Trauma Healing

Anytime I see someone walking with a hump on their shoulders, I wonder how much responsibility they’ve been carrying in their life. Anytime I hear a client complain about gut issues or stomach discomfort, I wonder what causes them such intense anxiety and worry. Because I am aware of the mind-body connection affecting all of us. It is no coincidence that at certain times in our lives, we experience ailments and discomfort in certain parts of our bodies.

Especially emotional trauma brings up a variety of difficult emotions we have to go through. Some of these emotions are so difficult to process, that they end up being suppressed into the subconscious mind, later resurfacing as a physical discomfort.

In these instances, talk therapy may not be enough to free and recalibrate the body. It is necessary to physically process the emotions as well. Hypnotherapy can help with physically freeing these emotions while processing them subconsciously.

How to Release Trauma From the Body?

Releasing stuck emotions from the body may be more challenging than one would expect. After all, the body is directly connected to the subconscious mind. Sometimes we are not even aware that we suppress emotions subconsciously. There are number of techniques one can try to receive long-term relief.

Hypnotherapy is one of the techniques that can stimulate both the subconscious mind and the body. The subconscious mind and body are connected. By working with the subconscious mind we can relieve the body as well.

Another successful technique is massage therapy. Especially a trauma-informed massage therapist can help with working with the emotions physically.

Breathwork is another technique that combines mind and body connection. The breath is directly correlated with the feelings. By practicing and working with an experienced breathwork practitioner, one can process emotions effectively.

Finally, yoga is another mind-body technique that helps with not only regulating emotions but also reinforcing the mind-body connection. Working with a trauma-informed yoga practitioner can provide more targeted help for your specific situation.

What are the symptoms of emotional trauma?

Emotional trauma can show up in many ways, different for everyone. You might notice it in the quiet moments when feeling overwhelmed, like a heavy weight on the chest or an unexpected wave of sadness. It can surface as irritability or a constant state of anxiety, making even small tasks feel like mountains. One might struggle with sleep, mind racing at night, or feel detached, like you’re watching your life happen from a distance. For some others, it may surface as physical discomfort or an ailment that appears “out of nowhere”.

Where is emotional trauma stored in the body?

Our body is deeply connected to the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind works with symbols, stories, and metaphors. This is the main reason why emotions also can be stored and suppressed in the body. Here are some common associations between the body parts and emotions we tend to suppress.

Back: The back side of the body symbolizes the past and responsibilities. For example, some men who are breadwinners for the family have chronic lower back pain, perhaps due to the amount of financial responsibility they feel.

Stomach: It’s now widely known that the gut is the second brain. The brain sends direct signals to the gut and the gut sends direct signals to the body. Therefore, anxiety, stress, excessive worry, and overthinking can affect stomach and gut health. For example, when helping people who struggle with IBS, IBD, Chron’s disease, or lack of appetite, It’s common to work with anxiety as well.

Heart: The heart is one of the most sensitive organs we have. It’s also the most essential one. So when we encounter very difficult emotions such as hurt, betrayal, grief, or loss, it’s common to experience heart issues.

Legs: Legs symbolize going towards or away from something. Technically, it’s with our legs we move towards the actions that take us to our goals. Or the same way, we avoid certain things thanks to our legs. Pain in the legs can signify running away from something or desiring to go towards a dream.

Hypnotherapy can help with releasing emotions, processing trauma and reinforcing mind-body connection.

How can hypnotherapy help with emotional trauma healing?

The connection between the body and the subconscious mind is undeniable. The body is profoundly affected by the things we suppress in the subconscious mind. Therefore, a subconscious technique like hypnotherapy can help emotional trauma healing significantly. Here are a few ways hypnotherapy can help:

Reinforcing mind-body connection

The subconscious mind controls the body and the body’s experiences. Imagine sucking on a very sour, juicy, yellow lemon. Did your mouth water? If you are like many of us, the answer is probably yes! Even though you didn’t actually bite into the lemon, your body responded as if. This is the power of the mind over the body.

With hypnotherapy, we can positively affect the subconscious mind and with suggestions help the mind and body work together in harmony again.

Releasing stuck emotions

We unconsciously suppress difficult emotions and trauma. Hypnotherapy can help with subconsciously releasing these emotions and memories so they no longer affect us or have control over us.

Processing trauma

Unprocessed trauma can continue affecting the body and mind even years later. For example, It is very common for people who experienced early life trauma to struggle with health issues later on in life.

Hypnotherapy can help with processing the trauma effectively. Some techniques may include rescripting the traumatic event, releasing suppressed emotions, or subconscious inner child work.

Final words

All in all, emotional trauma creates a wound that is difficult to heal from. We may find ourselves drained, struggling, and wondering why certain things keep manifesting in our lives. The journey to heal may seem long and hard but in the end, it will carve you into the beautiful and wise person that you are.

The help is essential and necessary to turn this process into a journey. Seek out help from a licensed mental health therapist and If you need extra subconscious support, hypnotherapy can be the key to your well-being!