What this is, and is not…
Is this therapy? Nope! I am not a licensed therapist nor am I offering counseling services. I am a practitioner of subtle body trauma release to rehabilitate dysregulated nervous systems. In fact, we don't ever need to talk about what happened! We are primarily concerned with the sensations in the body when past trauma is triggered by something in the present.
I'm a very practical person. Do I love a good side of “woo”? I sure do! We'll talk Inner Child, we'll talk Astral Hygiene, sure! But I'm not going to call on my Guides or read your Akashic Records. I won't suggest consulting cards or collecting crystals. When it comes to these supportive modalities, (*snaps finger guns*) you do you, I'm all for coming at a problem from every angle and occasionally enjoy them myself.
However, for this work, we will meet at the crossroads of neuroscience, biology and intuition:
Grounded in what we know to be true about the brain and the body.
Informed by ancient, energetic philosophies.
Integrated with practical, applicable spirituality.
It is challenging, uncomfortable and requires courage. Full stop.
I can’t do it for you. There ain’t enough candles (or crystals or cards or cleansings…) in the world gonna do this work for you. But I can lead, collaborate, support and be there with you as we walk the walk to get you free.
Why Trauma Release…?
I came to trauma release when my partner said something (admittedly, stupid and innocuous) and I experienced an emotional nuclear explosion that I didn’t recover from for months. Months!
It wasn’t what was said. It was how I was triggered by what was said that no amount of previous therapy had been able to defuse. When triggered, our Body is communicating that some part of us is trapped in the past. This is what we aim to set free, the wires we work to clip.
Because that was then…and this is now.
For decades I had struggled with crippling anxiety, depression and all the associated physical discomforts, including suicidal ideation when I considered it may be the only avenue of relief.
But finally, when so deeply triggered (and despairing I would never “get over it”), I began my search for an alternative to traditional therapy which would be more than just a bunch of spiritual bypassing bullshit. For something that was practical, applicable and produced tangible results by which I could judge my progress. I found this.
Because of trauma release, I am more grounded. I am more present. I am less reactive to things that used to send me into mind spirals. My relationship of 20 years is the strongest it’s ever been. I no longer wake up with my stomach twisted in anxious knots. My chronic depression has lifted and now I’m just, ya know, generally upset because this world is fucking upsetting! But, I am at ease with myself, have full autonomy over my body, embrace my soul-aligned purpose and truly, deeply know that the ills of this world…
…have nothing to do with my worthiness, or yours.
Why “Traumarama”…?
“Orama”, and the compound that results from using "-rama" at the end of another word, is Greek for "that which is seen; vision; sight; a wide view of".
Therefore, Traumarama Coaching does not look away. We are going to take the scenic route, fun friends! A wide view of trauma. Everything needs to be seen, right? Right! And it rhymes!
Culturally, "-rama" has also taken on a comedic overtone, meaning “a spectacular display”! It's become tongue-in-cheek, so know this:
Humor is important to me.
I approach this work with both mirth and reverence.
It is possible to honor the profound potential of this healing process and not take ourselves too seriously.
If we're laughing, we're learning! To quote the inimitable Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias, “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion...”
