For people who’ve experienced trauma, especially in early life, the body may have learned to expect threat or rejection even in safe situations. This can show up in chronic tension, a lack of ease in being touched, or even an absence of sensation in certain parts of the body.

As humans, we are biologically wired to seek connection, closeness, and safety with others. But for many of us, early experiences of trauma (especially in childhood) can leave imprints that make relationships feel confusing, overwhelming, or unsafe.

When our early experiences didn’t give us the safety, love, or attunement we needed, we often carry those wounds into adulthood.

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QEC is a wonderful way of supporting people to make lasting changes to their lives.

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