TRAINING
EMOTIONAL MUSCLE FOR A TRAUMA-SENSITIVE WORKOUT A FEW SIMPLE CUES TO HELP CLIENTS FEEL SAFE AND SUPPORTED
By Claudia Micco
Our client’s body has a story to tell. However, even the most conscious trainer cannot predict how traumatic experiences will land in their client’s body or how prolonged stress can become a part of their client’s biography. This stress can show up in subtle ways and may be 62 canfitpro September/October 2022
the cause of various health concerns, the difficulty of maintaining a consistent schedule, or it may manifest as emotional ups and downs. Trauma is a broad subject and leaves an imprint on the brain, nervous system,
and body, whether consciously aware of it or not. Following traumatic events, anxiety, constantly feeling on edge, and intense feelings of sadness, fear, guilt, rage, shame, and hopelessness are common. These symptoms are signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and