0201 YOUR TRAUMA
YOUR TRAUMA
Empowerment Lab: Your Trauma – February 1, 2025
Troy: Okay, today's Lab is some heavy stuff, so let's all take deep breaths and reach out to each other emotionally, mentally, metaphysically and just assume a connection among all of us. As more and more trauma comes from this collapse of America and the rise of fascism across the planet, we need to truly embrace our connections, however distant or different we are from each other.
Have a great session, and have your note-taking ready so you can take part in any self-analysis that comes up.
Bringing in Michael now...
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Session Transcript
MEntity: Hello to each of you. We are here, now. We can begin.
Troy has asked us to discuss Trauma as it is likely something that all of our students have experienced or will experience within a lifetime. What we will share today is meant to help you have a quick reference for identifying existing or developing trauma and how it may show up in your own behaviors.
We have shared information in the past regarding "wounding," and we will differentiate wounding from trauma. Wounding refers to emotional hurts and negative impacts that arise from disappointments, losses, betrayals, and harmful experiences. Wounding can be fairly broad, covering anything from a painful comment by a loved one to experiences of grief and heartbreak. Wounding can have lasting emotional impact but is often organically processed over time with self-development and awareness.
Trauma involves experiences, or series of experiences, that overwhelm one's ability to cope, threatens safety and stability, and leaves lasting effects in mind, body, or "spirit." These experiences surpass one's emotional, psychological, or physical resources for handling the experience. While wounding can create patterns of behavior that are something like blind spots, trauma tends to be quite clear and present in how it disrupts the life.
As we share what we have to say today, we must make it clear that this is not a substitute for professional mental health diagnosis or treatment. Self-reflection and group/community discussions can be a powerful step in healing trauma, but most trauma will require sustainable and professional support for true recovery.
First, we will share what we see as the types of trauma one can carry. We will share these 7 Types of Trauma, and you may relate to more than one. We suggest that you consider the questions we offer up for reflection to help you determine your Primary Trauma.
SEVEN TYPES OF TRAUMA
ACUTE TRAUMA - resulting from a single, high-intensity event, such as an accident, assault, natural disaster, etc.), often includes immediate distress and shock.
(the following questions are for you to consider silently for now)
Have you had a single, intense life event such as a car accident or assault? Do you find yourself frequently revisiting that event in thoughts, dreams, and with intense emotional or physical reactions? Do most of your triggers seem tied to a single event?
CHRONIC TRAUMA - develops through repeated or ongoing exposure to stressful or harmful situations, such as long-term abuses, neglect, toxic environments, etc.
Have you been in a situation where stressful or harmful experiences continued over an extended period of time? Do you notice persistent patterns of fear, distrust, or numbness in your daily life? Do you feel constantly "on guard"?
COMPLEX TRAUMA - multiple traumatic events over time, often in close relationships or within formative environments that disrupt identity, emotional regulation, and relationships.
Have you experienced traumatic events across various times or settings that often involve people you depended upon and trusted? Do you struggle with ongoing issues around self-esteem, relationships, emotional regulation that stem from layered trauma? Do you sense your trauma is multifaceted, rather than stemming from a clear source?
DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA - this occurs during critical childhood or adolescent stages, often due to neglect, inconsistent caregiving, abuse, etc., and strongly influences one's attachment patterns and personality formation.
Were your formative years marked by neglect, instability, lack of emotional support? Do you experience attachment challenges such as difficulty trusting, feeling safe, particularly in relationships? Have you carried certain fears and coping patterns since childhood?
INTERGENERATIONAL/ANCESTRAL TRAUMA - this is trauma passed down through familial and cultural lines as a result of war, systemic oppression, etc. and manifests as deep-seated emotional or behavior patterns that often do not link directly to personal experiences. The trauma is passed down through stories, repeated behaviors, repeated warnings, repeated reinforcements from those passing it along.
Do you feel unresolved burdens and anxieties that you cannot explain through your own life events? Is there a family history of major trauma? Does it still affect family dynamics? Do you notice recurring themes such as the same fears, same coping mechanisms, same conflicts across multiple generations?
SUBTLE/MICRO TRAUMA - this involves smaller, repeated experiences such as micro-aggressions, constant invalidation, belittling, that accumulate in impact over time, eventually becoming deeply wounding to the point of trauma/overwhelm.
Do you recall frequent, minor invalidations or criticisms that gradually wore down your self-esteem or sense of safety so that you no longer felt like yourself anymore? Have you found it difficult to label your experiences as "traumatic" but still feel long-lasting emotional overwhelm? Do certain environments or relationships consistently deliver negativity so that you are anxious and uneasy?
SECONDARY/VICARIOUS TRAUMA - this occurs when someone such as a caregiver, therapist, or close friend or family member repeatedly witnesses or supports another person through their own severe trauma. This can lead to absorption of someone else's pain and can significantly affect one's own well-being.
LAB FEEDBACK - before we continue, we will take your questions about the types of trauma or you can share which trauma you feel is your primary trauma.
sflow: I think mine is primarily Developmental but there is some subtle T also
Andreas: What are the questions for the last trauma? You gave them for every other, but not for this. (I'm 99% sure this isn't my primary trauma, but I want to read them anyway?)
Luciana: I think it would be the chronic. Due to my family's criticism and even a certain infantilization and the extreme isolation I had at school.
Uma: Developmental and Micro match my experiences
Andreas: And I think, it's either Chronic, Developmental or Subtle for me. I have to think about this for a few more minutes.
MEntity: QUESTIONS FOR SECONDARY - Are you in a caregiving position or support role where you are regularly exposed to others' trauma or traumatic stories? Do you find it challenging to separate your own emotional state from the people you help? Have you noticed fatigue, heightened anxiety, and "compassion burnout" over time?
Bogi: Micro definitely fits, maybe Chronic too.
Juni: Honestly it's a few of these, developmental and chronic and intergenerational, so, complex?
Patty: I would be intergenerational/ancestral, w/ a possible side helping of subtle/micro trauma -- it feels like I’m holding on to the collective trauma imposed by the patriarchy.
Ingun: Mine are DEVELOPMENTAL T., but I also see INTERGENERATIONAL, SUBTLE and maybe even COMPLEX, but I find that these are also kind of intertwined in some way...?
Andreas: I think I'm going for Chronic here.
Ingun: Or they look alike in some way...
Maureen: I'm wondering whether mine is SECONDARY/VICARIOUS TRAUMA as I've witnessed and supported others (through my whole life) going through traumatic events, including what is going on in the world, and having such a high level of empathy. I don't know if I'm diminishing my own experiences or not and missing my own trauma and labeling it as wounding that I've managed to heal. So, I'm not so sure.
abouwland: I am not sure: chronicle because of longer abuse in early childhood. I also recognize other aspects
Luciana: I put chronic because of the repetition of the same thing
MEntity:
NOTE: there is no need to self-diagnose on the spot. Take your time outside of this chat to consider these differentiations among the various traumas. You will find overlap and relevance from multiple types, but we suggest choosing one that seems "primary" to help you focus or understand your trauma. This will not leave out the other types that overlap or exist separately. Having a primary starting point for your healing will bring a cascading effect of benefit to any trauma in you.
CONTINUING
One moment. We see a comment from Maureen to address.
Trauma is trauma. Secondary is not a diminishment. For example, Troy experienced Chronic and Developmental Trauma, but it is the experience of Secondary Trauma that is Primary for him because it has the most immediate effects on his life and has always been so for him as he always reached out to help others along side his own trauma.
If anyone feels that Secondary Trauma is Primary, this does not mean your trauma is less. It means it is different and requires different understanding.
Maureen: Thank you
MEntity:
CONTINUING –
SEVEN SOMATIC PATHWAYS
As you consider which Trauma may be your Primary Trauma, take a look at the 7 ways that trauma can be stored in the body and express through pathways related to one's health, behaviors, etc.
NERVOUS SYSTEM (or Autonomic Dysregulation) - this pathway shows up as imbalances in "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" responses, leading to hypervigilance, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue.
Do you frequently feel on edge, easily startled? Are anxiety, panic attacks, or sudden surges of adrenaline part of your life? Do you struggle to fully relax or rest in sleep?
MUSCULAR AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE (or Fascia) - this pathway shows up as chronic tension, knots, aches, particularly in certain muscles. Deep tissue massages can reveal strong emotional undercurrents to the tensions.
Do you experience recurring tension, knots, aches in certain muscles? Have you ever had a sudden emotional release (breakdown in tears, sudden anger, etc) during a massage or stretching exercise? Does your body often feel braced, clenched, and ready for impact?
CHAKRAS/CENTERS (metaphysical perspectives) - this pathway can block or overstimulate one or more Chakras to create repetitive themes in the life that are always challenging to overcome and always seem to return, over and over.
Do you see recurring struggles with relationship conflicts, self-doubt, trust, intimacy, time or money management, that may be tied to certain themes of a Chakra? Do you sense heaviness or tension near a specific Chakra like your chest or belly? Have you experienced "energy healings" or chakra meditations that trigger old, unresolved emotional issues?
CELLULAR MEMORY - this pathway finds trauma stored in the cells as an emotional imprint that locks and spreads through the body that feels as if one is fully defined by their trauma.
Have you experienced sudden, intense, emotional outbursts during bodywork such as massage, intimacy, acupuncture? Do certain scents, tastes, or tactile sensations bring up unexpected surges of memory or feeling? Do you feel "stamped" with trauma in a way that goes beyond tension and becomes an identity?
SUBTLE BODIES - this pathway carries trauma through the subtle bodies so that they are carried in Emotional/Astral (feelings), Mental (thoughts, beliefs), or Causal Bodies (self-karma, karmic patterns). This would show up as repetitive, derogatory, and compelling feelings, thoughts, beliefs, or karmic patterns.
Do you replay traumatic memories in your mind as if stuck in a loop? Do you hold specific beliefs such as I am not safe, I am unlovable, everyone hates me, no one wants me, what is the point, etc. that shape your life? Do you sense self-karmic repeating themes that feel as if you cannot break them even when you think you try?
THE GUT/BIOME - trauma can show up in the pathways of the gut, or "second brain" causing digestive issues, chronic nausea, knots in the stomach, IBS, and other imbalances.
Are you prone to digestive problems when stressed or dealing with painful experiences? Do you feel a literal knot or swirling sensation in your stomach when triggered? Do gut sensations influence your emotions or decisions?
NEUROCHEMISTRY & ENDOCRINE PATTERNS - this pathway disrupts hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, creating cycles of extreme emotional reactivity and extreme fatigue.
Do you have diagnosed hormonal or neurotransmitter issues, such as anxiety, depression, adrenal fatigue, etc.? Do you feel trapped in a loop of emotional highs and lows without clear external causes? Have you found that medication or dietary changes can drastically impact your emotional stability?
NOTE: Again, many of these may seem familiar, but if more than one seems familiar, CHOOSE ONE. We suggest that choice be made on which Somatic Pathway shows up more often or is most disruptive.
LAB FEEDBACK - We are working on a system that may be more precise in describing your Trauma Pattern. This would be the result of a combination between your Primary Trauma and Primary Somatic Pathway. We invite you to share your combination (even if you are only guessing at the moment) and we will name your particular Trauma Pattern specific to your combination.
Luciana: the nervous system. I think my paralysis fits in with freezing. And I have a lot of anxiety attacks and cronic.. I think.. I am not sure
sflow: I'm thinking initially Developmental and Subtle bodies
Uma: I would say mine is Developmental which continued as Subtle or Micro and my somatic Pathway is Subtle Bodies
abouwland: I guess Chronic trauma and chakras and centers
Andreas: It's gonna be Nervous, Muscular or Subtle.
Juni: Complex and nervous system
MEntity: LUCIANA - In your case, we would describe your Trauma Pattern as OVERDRIVE, a constant revving up, never fully powering down, with persistent hypervigilance that does not allow you to relax as there is a never-ending sense of threat.
Ingun: I find it hard to choose one, just as it is hard choosing a Primary Trauma.
Maureen: I felt that all of them have touched my life in ways. My best guess is SECONDARY/VICARIOUS TRAUMA and COMPLEX TRAUMA. All of the SOMATIC PATHWAYS speak to me but NERVOUS SYSTEM and CELLULAR MEMORY stand out.
Bogi: My guess is Subtle/ Micro, and regarding somatic pathways I am vacillating between nervous system and neurochemistry.
Ingun: But I recognize MUSCULAR AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE, SUBTLE BODIES and GUT/BIOME
MEntity: SFLOW - In your case, we would name your Trauma Pattern as TRACE, or a Trace Pattern. This is when childhood trauma leaves a trace on emotional and mental patterns throughout the life that can lead to persistent insecurity, low self-worth, and attachment wounds that color all relationships.
Patty: Intergenerational and... muscular, or chakra - I really can't tell which is more disruptive. It might be intergenerational/chakras, subtle/muscular.
Andreas: They all kind of fit! I have super many tensions, am often in attention mode (while being super detached in general, it's weird) and feel like I'm just a bit away from an emotional breakdown (which wouldn't even be that bad if my surroundings would fit).
MEntity: UMA - Which would you identify as Primary for you now?
Uma: subtle
MEntity: UMA - Subtle Trauma with Subtle Pathway?
Uma: Subtle trauma and Subtle bodies pathway
MEntity: UMA - we would then describe your Trauma Pattern as DRIFT. This is a pattern where one gently drifts away from the core self, slowly eroded over time by constant minor emotional pressures that take a toll to feel as if one is losing their center, losing themself, a gradual loss of confidence.
Andreas: I guess I'll go with Subtle then. (along with Chronic from before)
MEntity: ABOUWLAND - we would describe your combination Trauma Pattern as BLOCK. This is when chronic stress creates energetic barriers, particularly to the heart and instinctive/root centers. This might lead to repetitive emotional shut downs or feelings of being stuck and unable to move forward in areas like security, trust, or love.
abouwland: thank you hard to hear
MEntity: ANDREAS - the combination of Chronic Trauma and Subtle Pathway would be described as OVERLAY. This is when a layer of negativity or numbness spread across your emotional and mental fields to create long-standing pessimism or resignation, with one's worldview colored by chronic stresses.
Andreas: Thank you! This sounds accurate.
MEntity: JUNI - your combination would be described by us as MAELSTROM. This is a Trauma Pattern of swirling chaos, with many intense, conflicting survival responses, such as rapid shifts between fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, making emotional stability feel out of reach.
Juni: That tracks
MEntity: MAUREEN - for purposes of our response here, which do you feel is most present now in terms of Trauma (Secondary or Complex), and Pathway (Nervous system or cellular memory)?
Maureen: Nervous System probably. SECONDARY/VICARIOUS TRAUMA would be primary trauma or most present
MEntity: MAUREEN - this combination Trauma Pattern would be described as RIPPLE. The Ripple Pattern is when another's trauma sends "ripples" through your system, while provoking further sympathetic reactions in the body, so that one feels edgy and overwhelmed by distress.
Maureen: That sounds about right
MEntity: BOGI - We see you have noted Subtle as your Trauma. Which of the Pathways do you feel is most present and/or disruptive between Nervous System and Neurochemistry?
Bogi: nervous system
MEntity: BOGI - in this case, we would name this Trauma Pattern as STATIC. This is a low-level constant background noise, a constant state of minor stress that buzzes in the body creating constant jittering, restlessness, and rarely fully relaxed.
Bogi: Thank you, sounds about right.
MEntity: INGUN - did you determine a combination?
Ingun: I don't know which is my Primary Trauma, maybe Developmental or Chronic, but I'm only guessing. And then I'm guessing Muscular and Chakras. I'm a mess. LOL
MEntity: We think all of you are beautiful messes.
Ingun: Yes indeed, thank you.
neskinchennyy: hear. hear.
MEntity: We do not consider "mess" as a negative, but as a fertile state from which many possibilities arise. This is why we describe peace as "messy". Being messy is life. We know of no artist who does not make a mess.
Ingun: Yes the beauty in mess and chaos. But Michael, can you help me with my Primary Trauma and Somatic Pathway. ?
MEntity: INGUN - of the combinations, we would suggest Chronic and Muscular, as this translates into a Trauma Pattern we would describe as ARMORED. This is when the body (bodies) create a shell of tension to protect oneself from harm, making it difficult to get close, stay close, etc.
Ingun: Yes it resonates
Maureen: Michael, would you be able to give Troy his particular Trauma Pattern specific to his combination?
MEntity: PATTY - with Intergenerational/Chakra, we would describe this Trauma Pattern as LEGACY. This is when one mimics or takes on the energetic heritage of family or culture to sustain inherited beliefs that block or over activate the Root and/or Heart Chakras regarding safety, belong, and love. Subtle/Muscular would describe a Trauma Pattern called GRIND, which is a low but continuous pressure that shows up as literal grinding of teeth, constant tension, generating ongoing irritations and criticisms.
Patty: Yes, that sounds about right. Thank you
MEntity: MAUREEN - For Troy, the combination is SECONDARY/SUBTLE BODIES. This Trauma Pattern would be described as MELDING. This is when one's emotional and mental boundaries meld with others so that it is no longer possible to separate one's own feelings from the pain of others, leading to blurred identities and emotional/mental paralysis.
Maureen: Thank you. That makes sense... to me.
MEntity:
CONTINUING –
Now that you have a map for identifying Type of Trauma, Somatic Pathways, and a brief description of your Trauma Pattern, this combination can be empowering as you can name these things that may otherwise have been vague or elusive causes, effects and influences in your life. Knowing these references will not resolve the Trauma and there are no effective quick fixes for trauma, but this reference guide will help you have the conversations you may want to have with those who can help you, support you, and stand with you.
neskinchennyy: whatabout me? i feel as if i have just recently cleared the majority of my traumas, but there may still be vestiges of them leftover. i do recognize a lot of these in myself.
MEntity: We responded to those who offered their combination. We may have missed your response.
neskinchennyy: i just provided my response. my apologies
MEntity: If your response is that you feel you have cleared your trauma, we can only say that this can only be determined by you and those around you who may be affected by your trauma. If you and those around you feel you have reached a state that is relieved of trauma, this is something to honor and celebrate. You may still feel vestiges of trauma, but we refer to these as Trauma Echoes. When one has truly transformed trauma, it will often remain as an echo, but without disruptive or repetitive patterns.
neskinchennyy: one hundred percent. much appreciated
MEntity:
IN CLOSING: we suggest that each of you take what you gained in terminology today to help you have the conversations you may need to have that you may not have known how to start before. Talk to each other about your trauma, find others who relate, help note the patterns and implement professional support where necessary. We will provide the complete list of Trauma Patterns to Troy for inclusion in the transcript. There are too many combinations to cover in this format, but we will dictate these to Troy.
There are many things in life that can be used for creating common ground, and despite the pain of trauma, it can also be a transformative path toward wholeness when addressed.
Uma: Can one truly 'heal' trauma?
MEntity:
No.
Trauma can only be transformed. This is why there are "echoes."
We have considered adding Trauma as an Overleaf because it is a distinctly universal experience that shapes the Personality.
neskinchennyy: a good idea
Uma: Will you address the means to transform it at some point?
MEntity:
But it is not inherent in every lifetime, so it cannot work as an Overleaf. We share this with you to indicate how much existence can bring similar experiences from which all will be shaped.
The means to transform trauma are too varied to cover. This is why we stated above that the references we offered are to help you have the conversations you may want to have to start that transformation. Your path of transformation of trauma is an organic path that is generated from your choices internally and externally.
It is an unpacking that is unique to everyone, even if there are techniques and methods for unpacking.
We must conclude here for today. Good day to each of you. We are rarely in a position that can help resolve someone's challenges in life, but we share the tools that one may need to resolve those challenges.
sflow: Wow, Michael I find that you are always on target. Thank you so much. Troy you did a fantastic job, thank you!
MEntity: Goodbye.
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Bonus Material
From Troy: I continued with this session later in the evening and into the next day with Michael to complete the 49 Trauma Patterns. I have organized them into something easier to read and reference below:
A) ACUTE TRAUMA
(A single, high-intensity event that overwhelms one’s sense of safety.)
- AFTERSHOCK (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as AFTERSHOCK, a constant echo from one intense event, marked by sudden waves of hypervigilance or panic. It’s like you’re bracing for another impact that never comes.” - CLENCH (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CLENCH, reflecting the physical bracing or tightening that occurs after a single shocking experience. The body remains on guard, storing tension in muscles and connective tissues.” - BURST (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as BURST, referencing the explosive or sharp surge of energy in one or more chakras after a singular traumatic event. Intense emotions seem to erupt, then leave you drained.” - IMPRINT (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as IMPRINT, indicating that the trauma has been ‘stamped’ into your cells from that one jarring event. Specific sensory triggers such as sights, sounds, smells can bring the memory rushing back.” - ECHO (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ECHO, emphasizing that the event reverberates through your emotional and mental layers, replaying in intrusive thoughts or flashbacks as if it just happened.” - CHURN (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CHURN, capturing the sudden knot or swirl in the stomach that arises when recalling or being reminded of the single traumatic incident. It’s an almost immediate gut-level reaction.” - SPIKE (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as SPIKE, characterized by an abrupt surge of stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol) tied to that singular event. Your heart races, you may sweat or tremble, as the body relives the threat.”
B) CHRONIC TRAUMA
(Ongoing or repeated stress, abuse, or threat that persists over time.)
- OVERDRIVE (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as OVERDRIVE, a constant revving up of your nervous system so you rarely power down. You feel as if you must remain hypervigilant due to ongoing, unresolved danger.” - ARMOR (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ARMOR, a shell of tension formed by repeated, prolonged stress. The body locks into protective rigidity, making it difficult to fully relax or let anyone close.” - BLOCK (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as BLOCK, referring to energetic barriers that form under chronic duress, especially in the heart or root chakra. Emotions, trust, or security become stifled, as if braced behind walls.” - RESIDUE (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as RESIDUE, capturing how accumulated, low-level toxic stress seems to settle into your cells. Ongoing fatigue, aches, or sluggishness can be the norm, reflecting the buildup over time.” - OVERLAY (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as OVERLAY, a layer of negativity or numbness spread across your emotional and mental landscape. Chronic tension colors your worldview, leading to resignation or pessimism.” - CRAMP (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CRAMP, a persistent contraction in the stomach or digestion related to feeling under siege for extended periods. The gut holds onto this daily sense of unease.” - LOOP (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as LOOP, highlighting an ingrained cycle of stress hormones and neurotransmitter imbalances that keep you stuck in anxiety or depressive states, day after day.”
C) COMPLEX TRAUMA
(Multiple traumatic experiences over time, often deeply intertwined and affecting identity or relationships.)
- MAELSTROM (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as MAELSTROM, reflecting a turbulent swirl of survival responses as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn that change rapidly and make emotional stability feel perpetually out of reach.” - TANGLE (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as TANGLE, indicating a dense knotting of tensions in your muscles from multiple layers of trauma. Releasing one layer may unearth additional buried emotions.” - CONSTRICT (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CONSTRICT, a pattern in which several chakras feel tightened or blocked. This can lead to shifts between feeling overwhelmed and shut down across various energy centers.” - DEEP-ROOT (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as DEEP-ROOT, underscoring how the trauma has woven itself into the core of your cells. Physical symptoms or flare-ups may occur in waves, triggered by seemingly unrelated events.” - LABYRINTH (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as LABYRINTH, emphasizing the maze of complex emotional, mental, and possibly karmic patterns. You may feel trapped in looping triggers and uncertain how to find a way out.” - TWIST (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as TWIST, a pattern of deep knots or sudden shifts in the gut that correlate with the layered triggers of complex trauma. Digestive flare-ups can mirror the complexity of these emotional layers.” - CASCADE (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CASCADE, a chain reaction of chemical imbalances triggered by multiple traumatic experiences. Emotions can surge and crash in waves, fueled by cortisol, adrenaline, or other shifts.”
D) DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA
(Trauma experienced during crucial childhood or adolescent stages, shaping attachment and identity.)
- STARTLE (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as STARTLE, a pattern of jumpy or easily triggered reactions rooted in formative years. Your nervous system learned early on to remain on edge or brace for sudden upsets.” - STUNT (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as STUNT, reflecting how your body’s growth and posture were altered by early life stress. Muscles may have locked into protective positions at a young age, carrying that posture into adulthood.” - HALT (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as HALT, referencing a sudden stop or freeze in the development of your energy centers, often during childhood. Trust, creativity, or self-expression may have been stifled early on.” - SEED (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as SEED, meaning the hurt was planted deep in your cells during formative years. It can sprout unexpectedly later in life as specific triggers or stressors arise.” - TRACE (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as TRACE, indicating a persistent imprint left on your emotional or mental fields from childhood. Insecurity, attachment wounds, and low self-worth can follow you throughout life.” - KNOT (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as KNOT, highlighting the ongoing stomach tension or digestive issues that developed while young. This can feel like a lifelong bundle of nerves in the gut, tied to early instability.” - FLUX (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as FLUX, where formative trauma led to irregularities in hormonal or neurotransmitter regulation. Mood swings or difficulty regulating emotions can trace back to disrupted early development.”
E) INTERGENERATIONAL / ANCESTRAL TRAUMA
(Trauma that spans family or cultural lines, passed down through epigenetics, stories, or learned behaviors.)
- INHERIT (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as INHERIT, indicating a baseline of anxiety or vigilance that seems to run in the family. Your nervous system inherited ancestral warnings or stress responses.” - BURDEN (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as BURDEN, referencing the heavy tension carried as if it’s your ancestral load. Shoulders and back often ache, reflecting the weight of past generations’ unresolved pain.” - LEGACY (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as LEGACY, highlighting the energetic inheritance from family or culture. Blocks or imbalances in chakras—especially root or heart—mirror inherited beliefs about safety and love.” - ANCESTRY (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ANCESTRY, meaning your cells hold epigenetic echoes of old traumas (like war, famine). Physical reactions or sensitivities may connect more to lineage than personal experiences.” - ECHOES (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ECHOES, suggesting that old family fears, guilt, or shame resonate through your emotional and mental fields. You may feel them without a clear personal cause.” - CHAIN (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as CHAIN, reflecting inherited survival anxieties or unhealthy food/digestion patterns that connect through family lines. The gut is caught in a chain of ancestral stress.” - HAND-DOWN (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as HAND-DOWN, a biochemical inheritance of reactivity or hormonal imbalances from prior generations. Stress or mood issues repeat like a hand-me-down trait in the family.”
F) SUBTLE (MICRO) TRAUMA
(Accumulation of minor but frequent negative experiences: microaggressions, small invalidations, ongoing belittling.)
- STATIC (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as STATIC, akin to continuous background noise of minor stress. This low-level buzz keeps you slightly on edge, making it hard to ever fully relax.” - GRIND (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as GRIND, reflecting the slow, wearing tension in muscles from constant small irritations or criticisms. Teeth grinding or tight shoulders are common manifestations.” - TRICKLE (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as TRICKLE, where micro-hurts drip into your energy centers, gradually clogging or dulling them. Over time, this subtle buildup can block emotional or creative flow.” - ACCUMULATE (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ACCUMULATE, underscoring how tiny wounds get stored bit by bit in your cells. There may be no single dramatic event, yet the collective toll manifests physically.” - DRIFT (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as DRIFT, indicating a gentle drifting away from your core self under frequent minor pressures. Confidence and clarity erode slowly until you feel disconnected from who you are.” - GNAW (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as GNAW, a dull, persistent ache in the stomach tied to the accumulation of constant, low-level stressors. It can feel like a worry that never fully resolves.” - IRRITATE (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as IRRITATE, meaning constant minor stress provokes ongoing hormonal or neurotransmitter imbalances. Restlessness, moodiness, or difficulty focusing may be your norm.”
G) SECONDARY OR VICARIOUS TRAUMA
(Absorbing others’ traumas: common for caregivers, therapists, or those deeply empathic.)
- RIPPLE (Nervous System)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as RIPPLE, showing how another’s intense trauma sends waves through your own system. You may feel edgy or overwhelmed just by witnessing or hearing about their pain.” - EMBED (Muscular / Fascia)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as EMBED, referencing how you physically hold tension borrowed from someone else’s distress. Muscle aches may mirror what you’ve empathically absorbed.” - ABSORB (Chakras)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as ABSORB, reflecting how you soak up someone else’s pain in your chakras (often heart or third eye), leading to emotional exhaustion or blurred intuition.” - SOAK (Cellular Memory)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as SOAK, as if your cells sponge up the stress energies around you. You might feel drained, achy, or fatigued without direct personal trauma experiences.” - MELD (Subtle Bodies)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as MELD, indicating how your emotional or mental boundaries merge with another’s. Separating your pain from theirs becomes difficult, creating confusion about whose feelings are whose.” - SWAY (Gut)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as SWAY, highlighting how your stomach churns or knots when you witness others’ suffering. Empathy is so strong it shifts your gut responses as if it were your own trauma.” - SPILLOVER (Neurochemistry)
“We would describe your Trauma Pattern as SPILLOVER, pointing to the hormonal or neurotransmitter surges that arise when you take on someone else’s trauma. These biochemical responses can lead to insomnia, anxiety, or low mood.”