Reconnect with Your Body. Regulate Your Nervous System. Recover Your Sense of Self.
Trauma doesn’t just live in your mind. it lingers in your body, shaping how you feel, move, and live. Somatic Practices for Trauma, written by Lucy Foster-Perkins and Rachel Fearnley, co-founders of The Whole Health Project, is your gentle trauma recovery guide to understanding and healing those hidden wounds, especially for those recovering from emotional pain, nervous system dysregulation, or past abuse.

This isn’t just another entry among books on trauma. It's a compassionate, body-based roadmap designed to help you reconnect with your body and find calm, one accessible step at a time.
Grounded in neuroscience and infused with warmth, this body based healing guide offers practical tools to heal your nervous system, release chronic stress, and cultivate a lasting mind body connection. Whether you’re new to somatic work or a wellness practitioner seeking trauma aware tools, Lucy and Rachel’s clear, jargon-free approach meets you where you are, no overwhelm, no complex theory, just real healing.
What You’ll Learn: Understand How Trauma Lives in the Body – Learn why trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just the mind and what that means for healing chronic stress and healing trauma. Recognize Nervous System States – Identify signs of shutdown, freeze, hypervigilance, and dissociation so you can respond rather than react. Reconnect Safely Through Awareness – Explore how tuning into body signals can help you build trust with your body, gently and sustainably. Explore Breath, Movement, and Stillness – Use breathwork, grounding, and emotional release tools to support your journey. Ideal for those beginning with somatic exercises for beginners. Build Your Routine Without Overwhelm – Whether you’re structured or freeform, you’ll learn how to develop a consistent somatic rhythm through self healing practices. Avoid Common Pitfalls – Gain insight on how to safely bring somatic work into personal healing or professional mental health therapy practice.
What’s Inside: 9 short, digestible chapters that you can explore at your own pace Clear, non-clinical explanations of key somatic principles Over a dozen guided practices including breathwork and meditation for stress, mindful movement, and supportive touch Downloadable 2-week journal and access to audio recordings to deepen your practice

If you’ve been searching for a compassionate, research-informed, and truly approachable way to regulate your nervous system, this book will help you rediscover safety, clarity, and connection from the inside out. Whether you're just beginning or have read countless books on trauma, this resource offers something fresh and empowering.
From nervous system resets to emotional balance and the ability to own your anxiety, it's also a supportive tool for long-term stress relief, stress management, and sustainable natural healing. If you're passionate about growth, it's a meaningful addition to your self improvement journey.
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