💡 Click here to check what you will learn in the upcoming articles and read the post “My Healing Journey And A Special Gift For You“ to understand my background and motivations.

Now, let’s get to the point!

👉 PREPARING YOUR MINDSET FOR THE HEALING JOURNEY

In the coming weeks, I will be sharing introductory content to help you become familiar with the purpose of Inner Compass.

The first topic to tackle couldn’t be other but Emotional Trauma.

Here we go!

What Is Emotional Trauma and How Does Our Psyche Process It Toward Healing?

Emotional trauma is a deep psychological wound caused by distressing events that overwhelm a person’s ability to cope.

Unlike everyday stress, trauma changes the way the brain and nervous system function, affecting emotions, behavior, and even physical health.

How Emotional Trauma Works

When something traumatic happens, the psyche experiences an overwhelming sense of threat, triggering the body’s fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response.

If the trauma isn’t fully processed, it can get trapped in the nervous system, leading to long-term emotional distress.

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How the Psyche Processes Trauma Toward Healing

1. The Shock Phase (Denial & Disconnection)

🧠 What Happens:

• The mind protects itself by numbing or dissociating from the pain.
• Feelings of disbelief: “Did that really happen?”
• Avoiding thoughts or memories of the event.

💡 Healing Approach:

• Acknowledge what happened without rushing the process.
• Use grounding techniques (breathing exercises, mindfulness) to reconnect with the body.

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2. Emotional Release (Grief, Anger, Anxiety)

🧠 What Happens: