Parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum, it happens in the body you’ve carried your whole life. If you grew up with trauma, your child’s needs can stir old survival responses you didn’t even know were still there. This isn’t proof you’re failing; it’s proof your nervous system is asking for healing.

Most of us spend our lives trying to manage our nervous systems by calming down, pushing through, staying “regulated.” But the body already knows what to do if we stop getting in the way. This post explores what happens when we let the nervous system complete its natural rhythm: how it protects, releases, and restores itself when given space to do its job.

Looking for trauma therapy in Houston can feel overwhelming. There are so many options, and not all are the right fit. In this post, we’ll cut through the noise and talk about what actually matters when choosing a trauma therapist in Montrose or the greater Houston area (and the red flags you’ll want to avoid along the way).

If you’ve ever felt confused, disconnected, or even irritated by that phrase, you’re not alone. Many people—especially those who’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or simply grown up in a culture that values thinking over feeling—find the idea of “being in your body” abstract at best and overwhelming at worst.

You may have heard about somatic therapy from TikTok, your trauma-informed friend, or even your last therapist. But if you’re still not totally sure what it is—or whether it’s right for you—you’re not alone.