Trauma inspired CST sessions

Trauma-Informed Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Sessions

Mental and emotional health & well-being

We live in a world where people are stressed out more than ever before. Studies show that four out of every ten people are feeling stressed, depressed, angry, and worried.

The field of psychoneuroimmunology emphasizes the connection between psychological factors—such as stress, emotions, and behavior—and their impact on health and disease.

Many of our afflictions, including mental illness and physical diseases like autoimmune disorders, depression, and inflammation, stem from trauma.

With growing interest and exploration in the field of trauma, Pavithra Malli interwove a somatic, body-centered approach to healing trauma, integrated with BCST.
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Body-Oriented Approach to Healing Trauma

Our integrated therapy includes:

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Grounding Exercises

Grounding exercises are powerful tools that help regain a sense of calm and control. They support feeling safe in the body and surroundings, breaking the cycle of fear and overwhelm.

Visualization & Body Scanning

Visualization techniques and body scanning exercises (Yoga Nidra).

Compassionate Inquiry

Inspired by Gabor Maté’s work, this therapeutic approach encourages self-awareness to uncover unconscious patterns and facilitate healing.

Titration & Pendulation

Inspired by Peter Levine’s work.

Relaxation Techniques

Encourages deep rest, healing, and emotional balance.

Who Can Benefit

Trauma & Psychological Concerns

Trauma support

Trauma & Emotional Challenges

  • 🧩 Complex and developmental trauma
  • 🛑 PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
  • 🌫️ Anxiety, depression, and attachment difficulties
  • 🔌 Dissociation and disconnection
  • 🌀 Addiction
  • 🚫 Substance abuse
  • 🚗 Survivors of accidents
  • ⚡ Other traumatic events
Physical healing

Physical & Psychosomatic Symptoms

  • 💢 Chronic pain and physical symptoms
Emotional wellbeing

Emotional & Behavioral Patterns

  • 🌱 Low self-worth
  • 🔒 Trust issues
  • 👁️ Paranoia
  • 🧷 Separation anxiety
  • 💭 Intrusive thoughts and images
  • 🔥 Irritability or angry outbursts
  • 🌙 Difficulty sleeping
  • 😨 Fear and anxiety
  • 🚶‍♀️ Social withdrawal
  • 🌘 Nightmares or flashbacks
  • 🧊 Feeling emotionally numb
  • 🌧️ Shame and depression
  • 🤕 Headaches and migraines
  • 🍃 Digestive upset and fatigue

Core Principles of Trauma-Informed BCST Sessions

A gentle, holistic, body-centered approach to healing trauma

Reconnecting With the Self

Focuses on resolving deep-seated trauma by reconnecting with the self, fostering compassion, releasing trapped emotions, embracing authenticity, and shifting from survival to wholeness and connection.

Understanding the Past

Recognizing that trauma often stems from early childhood experiences, unmet needs, or a lack of connection that continue to shape present patterns.

Reconnecting With the Present

Supports moving out of being stuck in the past and into present-moment awareness, allowing rediscovery of one’s true nature.

Safety & Validation

Provides a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where individuals can process pain without being re-traumatized.

Titration & Pendulation

Core micro-skills in somatic experiencing that allow individuals to explore manageable doses of sensation, tension, or memory rather than becoming overwhelmed.

Pendulation reflects the natural rhythm of the nervous system moving between activation and regulation, supporting resilience and safety.

CST – Coming Home to the Body

  • Nervous system becomes regulated
  • Breath is smooth and responsive
  • Digestion, immunity, and repair switch on
  • Social engagement begins
  • Body processes experiences without overwhelm

Outcome of the Sessions - Clients often experience:

  • Increased emotional resilience
  • Reduced anxiety and stress
  • Improved body awareness
  • Greater self-compassion
  • Enhanced physical vitality
  • Deeper sense of inner safety
  • Improved relationships and boundaries