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How Trauma Affects the Body—And How Healing Can Begin
Trauma isn’t just something that lives in the mind—it leaves lasting imprints on the body, influencing your nervous system, posture, digestion, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt tense, restless, or “on edge” even when life seems calm, your body may still be carrying unresolved survival responses. In this article, Hiral Patel, OTR/L explores how trauma impacts the nervous system, why symptoms like muscle tension, sleep issues, and emotional numbness occur, and how Somatic Experiencing® can help you gently release stored survival energy. Learn practical ways to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and begin your healing journey.
What Ketamine Feels Like
Curious about ketamine therapy but unsure what to expect? What Ketamine Feels Like: A Grounded Guide from a Psychiatric NP explores the sensations, emotions, and insights that can arise in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). From feelings of lightness and dreamlike imagery to moments of emotional release, this guide demystifies the experience — showing how ketamine can gently shift perspective, create space for healing, and open the door to meaningful change.
Pride and the Path to Healing
Pride can bring both joy and pain—and if you’ve ever felt out of sync with the celebrations, you’re not alone. At Selva Wellness Collective, we recognize that for many queer and trans people, especially those with intersecting marginalized identities, Pride can stir up complex emotions rooted in trauma and survival. This piece explores the deeper truths behind queer trauma and invites you into a vision of healing that centers your wholeness, your story, and your right to be fully seen.