✅ PHASE 5 — DETOX & LYMPHATIC FLOW (TRAUMA SHUTS THESE DOWN)
When the nervous system is in survival mode, detoxification pauses.
1. Restart the Terrain
• dry brushing
• rebounding
• lymphatic massage
• sweating gently
• castor oil packs
• hydration with electrolytes
2. Liver + Gut Support
Because trauma suppresses digestion:
• bitters
• ginger
• warm soups
• adequate protein
• fermented foods (when tolerated)
Trauma often causes “frozen digestion.”
✅ PHASE 6 — EMOTIONAL PROCESSING (ONLY AFTER THE BODY IS STABLE)
Trying to jump to “emotional work” before the nervous system is regulated usually retraumatizes.
This phase is gentle emotional thawing, not forcing breakthroughs.
1. Let Emotions Move Through, Not Stay In
Emotions are physiological waves.
They rise, peak, fall — when allowed.
