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Grounding Techniques for the Freeze Response: 6 Gentle Ways

Caroline Reed MA, MBACP

Published on: 01/10/2026

Feeling stuck, numb or shut down? Try 6 gentle grounding techniques for the freeze response that help women come back into their body, safely and slowly.

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Why Trauma Shows Up as Physical Symptoms

Caroline Reed MA, MBACP

Published on: 14/01/2026

Explore why trauma often presents as physical symptoms like chest tightness, pain, nausea, and fatigue. Learn how the body stores trauma and what helps with healing.

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The 3 Stages of Trauma Therapy: Why Healing Needs More Than Just Talking

Caroline Reed MA, MBACP

Published on: 13/01/2026

Learn the three stages of trauma therapy stabilisation, reprocessing, and integration, and how they guide safe, effective healing beyond talk therapy.

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Why You Feel Stuck in Survival Mode

Caroline Reed MA, MBACP

Published on: 26/12/2025

Discover why survival mode develops after overwhelming experiences and how gentle support can help your body feel safe again.

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