Trauma

Understanding Trauma Symptoms:

Listening to the Body, Mind, and Spirit for Healing

Discover how trauma symptoms manifest in the body, mind, and spirit. Recognise the signs, understand their protective nature, and explore pathways to healing and reclaiming your true self.

The Trauma Story

How Trauma Can Manifest

Trauma can manifest in various ways, such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, overreacting, trouble managing stress, difficulty trusting others, feeling constantly unsafe, hypervigilance, and insomnia—just to name a few.

The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Women

Domestic abuse—whether physical, emotional, or psychological—creates deep wounds that often linger long after the abuse ends. Women who experience this form of trauma may struggle with feelings of fear, powerlessness, and self-doubt, affecting their ability to trust and feel safe in relationships.

Healing from Sexual Trauma

Sexual trauma can shatter a woman’s sense of safety and self-worth. Assault, harassment, or violation often leaves survivors with feelings of shame, guilt, and mistrust. Healing from this type of trauma involves reclaiming personal boundaries, restoring trust, and fostering self-compassion.

Overcoming Childhood Neglect and Abuse

Women who experienced neglect or abuse in childhood often carry these wounds into adulthood. This trauma can affect self-esteem, emotional regulation, and the ability to form healthy relationships. Healing means reconnecting with those early parts of yourself and offering them the care and validation they missed.

The Weight of Cultural and Systemic Trauma

Ongoing experiences of sexism, racism, or discrimination can create layers of trauma that affect a woman’s identity and mental health. These traumas are often compounded by societal pressures and expectations, making the healing journey one of self-empowerment and resilience.

Emotional Neglect: The Hidden Trauma

Emotional neglect often goes unnoticed but can deeply affect a woman’s sense of self. Feeling unsupported, unseen, or unloved can create wounds that manifest as low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulty forming deep connections. Healing involves recognising these unmet emotional needs and learning how to meet them in compassionate ways.

The Toll of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Women often face harassment, bullying, or discrimination in the workplace, which can take a toll on mental and emotional health. The trauma of a toxic work environment can lead to feelings of powerlessness, frustration, and burnout. Recovery focuses on rebuilding self-worth and reclaiming confidence in professional spaces.

The Trauma of Narcissistic Parents or Partners

Living with a narcissistic parent or partner can be deeply damaging. Constant manipulation, lack of empathy, and emotional abuse can leave women feeling confused, invalidated, and drained. The trauma from these relationships often impacts self-esteem, emotional boundaries, and the ability to trust oneself and others. Healing from narcissistic abuse involves reclaiming your sense of self, setting strong boundaries, and learning to trust your own feelings and instincts again.

Grief and Loss: Navigating Life After Loss

Grief, whether from losing a child, partner, or loved one, can cause profound emotional pain and trauma. Women dealing with such loss may feel isolated, overwhelmed, and uncertain of how to move forward. Healing is a process of acknowledging the depth of the grief while finding ways to reconnect with life.

Relational Trauma: Wounds from Harmful Relationships

Relational trauma occurs within close relationships, where trust and emotional safety have been broken. Whether through betrayal, abandonment, or ongoing conflict, this trauma leaves deep emotional scars, often affecting how women relate to others and themselves. Healing involves rebuilding trust, learning to set healthy boundaries, and fostering self-compassion in relationships.

Attachment Wounds: The Pain of Broken Bonds

Attachment wounds stem from early relationships, often with caregivers, where emotional needs were unmet or inconsistent. These wounds can lead to feelings of insecurity, fear of abandonment, and difficulty forming healthy, lasting connections. Healing attachment wounds focuses on developing secure relationships, both with oneself and others, and creating a sense of emotional safety and stability.

Legacy Burdens: Carrying the Weight of Generational Trauma

Legacy burdens are the emotional and psychological weights passed down through generations, often linked to unresolved trauma or cultural oppression. Women may carry these burdens unconsciously, impacting their sense of identity, behaviour, and emotional well-being. Healing legacy burdens involves recognising and releasing inherited trauma, allowing for a new sense of freedom, self-awareness, and healing across generations.

NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Angela M Carter

With over 30 years of experience as a registered social worker and trauma therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping women heal from trauma. My personal healing journey has deepened my understanding of how trauma impacts the mind, body, and spirit. I combine Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Practices to help women release traumatic memories without re-traumatisation. My passion is to guide others in reconnecting with their true Self, fostering lasting peace, and empowering them on their path to healing.

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"Working with Angela has been life-changing. Her compassionate approach, helped me release years of trauma that I didn't even realise I was carrying. I finally feel connected to my true self and have found a sense of peace I never thought possible."

- Julia K

"I’ve never felt so safe and understood in a therapeutic setting. Angela’s expertise in IFS and trauma healing is truly remarkable. She gently guided me through my journey, helping me recognise and heal parts of myself I had long ignored. I’m now living with a clarity and calm I hadn’t experienced before."

- Emily R

"Angela's deep knowledge of trauma and her ability to integrate both body and mind in the healing process is transformative. She made me feel supported every step of the way. I left each session feeling more empowered and grounded, and I’m finally beginning to thrive."

- Chris W

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Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

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