Mindful Moments Therapies

Understanding Trauma: The Silent Storm Within By Phiona Hutton– Trauma Support in Havant & Online Trauma is not just something that happens to us, it’s something that can live  within  us. It weaves itself into the fabric of our nervous system, our mind, and even our body. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, accidents, loss, violence, or neglect, trauma doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Often, it sits quietly, shaping the way we think, feel, and behave until something, sometimes seemingly small, wakes it up. Types of Trauma Trauma can manifest in many forms: Acute Trauma : A single distressing event such as an accident or attack. Chronic Trauma : Repeated and prolonged exposure to distress, like domestic violence or ongoing abuse. Complex Trauma : Often beginning in childhood, this includes multiple and varied traumatic experiences, especially within relationships or caregiving environments. Developmental Trauma : Trauma that affects a child’s development due...

  Anxiety is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. It’s a feeling of unease, worry, or fear – sometimes mild, sometimes intense. While often painted in a negative light, anxiety is actually a natural and necessary function of the human body and brain. It exists to keep us safe. Anxiety: Our primal alarm system Imagine opening your front door and finding a tiger outside. In that split second, anxiety kicks in – your heart races, your muscles tense, your breath quickens. This is your body’s fight-or-flight response, an ancient and vital mechanism designed to protect you from danger. Now imagine opening that same door the next day. There’s no tiger this time, but your brain remembers. You feel anxious, hyperaware, anticipating a threat. This is also normal. Your brain is doing its job – keeping you alert and alive. But in our modern world, our brains sometimes get confused. There are no tigers – just emails, social pressures, deadlines, noise, trauma trigge...