TLDR: Many trauma survivors are surprised to discover that calm does not always feel peaceful. Quiet moments can trigger unease, restlessness, or even fear because the nervous system has learned to associate stillness with danger. This response is not failure but a form of protection. By slowly introducing safety in small doses, a process called titration, the body can begin to relearn that calm is trustworthy. Healing happens through gentle practice, patience, and compassion, allowing stillness to eventually feel like rest instead of risk.
TLDR: Many trauma survivors are surprised to discover that calm does not always feel peaceful. Quiet moments can trigger unease, restlessness, or even fear because the nervous system has learned to associate stillness with danger. This response is not failure but a form of protection. By slowly introducing safety in small doses, a process called titration, the body can begin to relearn that calm is trustworthy. Healing happens through gentle practice, patience, and compassion, allowing stillness to eventually feel like rest instead of risk.
At The Empowered Therapist, Danica firmly believes that everyone is their own expert. Her mission is to guide individuals to their own insights, ensuring they know they're not alone on their journey. Danica understands that healing unfolds in small yet significant doses, fostered through normalization, validation, education, and gentleness. To support your healing journey, Danica and her team offer a broad spectrum of services, including personalized therapy, professional training, immersive events, empowering coaching sessions and so much more. Danica's goal is to create a supportive environment where change is not just possible but inevitable, helping individuals embrace their fullest healing potential and embark on a path of deep self-discovery and lasting change.
last updated 9/6/25
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