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The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It

by Aimie Apigian

Trauma through a whole-body lens

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Trauma through a whole-body lens

Aimie Apigian presents trauma as something that can affect bodily processes as well as mental health, behavior, and relationships. The book connects that framework to commonly overlooked experiences such as lethargy, mental fog, and unexplained worry, and discusses how the nervous system relates to recovery. Its approach combines research, examples, and practical guidance, with attention to recognizing trauma-related patterns and avoiding retraumatization. The emphasis is on understanding how experiences may be held in the body and how healing can involve more than addressing thoughts or visible symptoms alone.

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  • Individuals interested in exploring trauma and its possible connections to physical health and everyday behavior
  • Health professionals interested in an integrative perspective on trauma and recovery

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Trauma and the bodyNervous system and recoveryMental and physical healthTrauma-informed care

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Book overview

USA Today Bestseller

Publishers Weekly Bestseller

Foreword Indie Book Awards Finalist

This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.

Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but traditional medicine still mistakes subtle signs of trauma for stress, anxiety, or chronic disease--sometimes even retraumatizing patients with outdated and misguided methods. Treatment plans that focus on the mind are only addressing the downstream effects. Likewise, common medical approaches to manage symptoms fail to explore root causes and promote genuine recovery.

If we want to truly heal, we need to understand trauma as something happening inside of the body--not as a singular external event. Gaining clarity on how our bodies hold onto experiences, impacting both our physical health and our ability to maintain healthy behaviors and relationships, is crucial. That's where Dr. Aimie Apigian's integrative, revolutionary approach comes in.

With a decade of clinical research, approachable storytelling, and real-life examples, The Biology of Trauma will show you:
    How the body absorbs scarring experiences and overwhelm Ways to identify commonly overlooked trauma symptoms like lethargy, fogginess, and unexplained worry Recognize how emotional pain stored in the body affects overall health on a cellular level, even for people with functionally successful lives Prevent trauma-induced changes in your biology that suppress the cycle of recovery Work with your nervous system to safely heal--without risk of retraumatization


Perfect for both individuals seeking personal growth and health professionals improving their practice, The Biology of Trauma will help you gain deep insights into your own mind, body, and healing journey.
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