Trauma, Stress and Massage
After trauma many survivors find themselves dissociated and disconnected from their bodies and afraid of touch. It makes absolute sense that after something horrific you might want to get as far away from the body that experienced it as possible. Unfortunately, you can’t escape your body, so you need to (re)learn how to live in it.
Massage can be a safe way to begin the process of fostering many positive recovery experiences, including trust, reconnection, and emotional release.
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On this episode of ‘Your Life After Trauma’ Rebecca Rubinger, Licensed Massage Therapist talks about ‘Massage and Trauma: How Healing Touch Restores’. She shares her unique professional perspective based on her experience and expertise. Plus, PTSD survivors who have personally experienced the benefits of massage in their recovery call in and share their stories!
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Rebecca Rubinger is a Licensed Massage Therapist trained by the American Institute of Massage Therapy. She is certified in prenatal massage, medical massage and pain management, deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point therapy, aromatherapy and raindrop technique. She also creates custom sports massage with stretching. Currently, she is becoming certified in cupping. Rebecca works at Jupiter Farms Massage.
Michele struggled with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for 24 years. Then she was diagnosed and went on a healing rampage! Today she inspires others to reclaim their lives by making change they choose.
I have a dear friend who is battling with CPTS, who’s been to hell and back. Reading this, it makes pure sence as to why she does not enjoy being touched. Two years ago, while she was in a heightend state of arousal, I suggested giving her a foot massage to try and relax and calm her down. Her response was one of open horror, asif I’d given her a cup of sulphuric asid to swallow. Not understanding the condition, I was astounded and hurt by her reaction. Now, I fully understand and respect her space. These articles are enormously helpfull to friends needing guidance too. Thank you.
@Sharon — Thanks for being the kind of friend who would take the time to read, understand and assimilate information about trauma and its effects! Your friend is lucky to have you. A great book that illustrates how to move forward from this place is Babette Rothschild’s 8 KEYS TO SAFE TRAUMA RECOVERY. You can listen to my interview with her here: http://www.changeyouchoose.com/babette-rothschild-trauma-recovery/