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When Breathwork Backfires – Why It’s Not Always Safe for Trauma Recovery

August 7, 2025 by Tabitha Westbrook

Breathwork

The Breath of Life – Or a Breath That Feels Like Death? Breathwork is often talked about as helpful, and for good reason. Deep breathing exercises, often called breathwork, and somatic practices that emphasize the breath can absolutely help many people calm their nervous systems, reconnect with their bodies, and find peace. But what happens […]

Filed Under: Sexual Abuse / Trauma, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD, Uncategorized Tagged With: body-based therapy, breathwork, breathwork alternatives, complex trauma healing, grounding techniques, healing after trauma, mental health tips, nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, PTSD triggers, somatic healing, trauma and breathwork, trauma recovery, trauma therapy, trauma-informed care

When EMDR Isn’t the Right Fit: What Trauma Survivors and Therapists Need to Know

June 2, 2025 by Tabitha Westbrook

EMDR Wake Forest Flower Mound

In a recent episode of the Hey Tabi Podcast, I shared when Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) might not be the best therapy choice for someone healing from trauma. EMDR is powerful—but not always the right tool for the job. And that’s okay! Let’s talk about the why and what else you can do. […]

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