Trauma-Informed Bodywork

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Psychology

Chelsea Haverly

Emily Young

North Atlantic

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224 pages

A Professional’s Guide to Somatic Awareness, Movement Techniques, and Nervous System Regulation

“A breathtaking reminder that we are all worthy of moving our bodies for joy instead of punishment.” —ZABIE YAMASAKI, MEd, RYT, author of Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault

A vital framework for understanding embodied trauma and helping clients heal — a trauma-informed guide for somatic practitioners, movement therapists, bodyworkers, and personal trainers.

If trauma happens to the body, healing happens through the body. Guided by this principle, authors Chelsea Haverly and Emily Young explain how trauma is stored in the body and how this makes movement-based practices an essential tool for trauma recovery. They cover key concepts like complex trauma, vicarious trauma, body-related trauma, and nervous system regulation, including how these show up when working with clients. There is also a designated chapter that explores trauma-informed personal training principles and business frameworks. Each chapter includes exercises, reflection questions, and key takeaways.

“We believe that healing trauma is a collective endeavor and has the power to create ripples of change that our world deeply needs. We are in times of stress, dysregulation, and chaos. Our bodies feel this…”

Chelsea Haverly

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C); creator/founder of Hope Ignited Training; co-owner of Anchored Hope Therapy. IG: @the.embodiedtherapist (~20K followers)

Emily Young

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C); Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT); co-creator and lead presenter of the Trauma-Informed Personal Training (TI-PT) Certification program through Hope Ignited Training. IG: @the.embodiedtrainer (~2.5K followers)

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