Trauma Touch Therapy

Trauma is a universal experience, ranging from profound losses to the stresses of daily life. Despite its pervasive impact on physical and emotional well-being, many tend to underestimate its effects and overlook the importance of focused trauma work.

Addressing this gap, Trauma Touch emerges as a hands-on modality designed to assist therapists in working with trauma and abuse. Tailored for individuals disconnected from the present due to dissociative survival mechanisms or external numbing agents, Trauma Touch seeks to reestablish a connection with the self.

Survivors of trauma often find themselves numbed not only to pain but to joy, vitality, and a sense of safety. Trauma Touch Therapy aims to reintegrate these fragmented aspects by employing a gentle, client-led approach over a series of 10 sessions. Conducted with clients typically clothed, the therapy adapts to various settings, such as a massage table or chair, based on client comfort.

Enrollment in a Trauma Touch program requires active participation in psychotherapy, often through health care referrals. Maintaining a clear distinction between bodywork and counseling sessions, Trauma Touch Therapy does not merge the two. While the therapist facilitates the emergence of emotions and wounds, the psychotherapist guides the client in finding meaning, ensuring each professional stays within their defined scope of practice.