mORE ABOUT ME
Hello, I'm Viviane
In my free time, you'll find me hiking or skiing on top of mountains, like the true Swiss national I am, riding vintage motorcycles along windy roads, and exploring faraway lands. Ideally, I'd do all these activities simultaneously with my favorite German, my husband, and a piece of chocolate in hand.
The Nervous System + Trauma Healing
Fight-or-Flight Response
During a traumatic event, the nervous system prepares the body to deal with immediate danger. If trauma is ongoing or unresolved, the nervous system gets stuck in this hyper-aroused state, leading to chronic stress, anxiety, and difficulty feeling safe.
Emotional Regulation
When you experience trauma, the nervous system can become dysregulated, making it harder to manage your emotions effectively. This leads to strong emotional reactions, triggers, or even emotional numbness.
Implicit Memory
Trauma can be stored in the implicit memory system, which is non-verbal and holds onto emotional memories from the event. The nervous system can react to triggers associated with the trauma, even if the conscious mind isn't aware of it.
Window of Tolerance
This is your comfortable range of emotional and physical states. Trauma can shrink this window, making it harder to cope with even minor stressors. Neuro-somatic work helps to expand your window of tolerance by teaching you nervous system regulation techniques.
True Change Begins and Ends with
the Nervous System
The Wound is the place
where the Light enters you
She who overcomes her Fears
will truly be Free
The Body
keeps the Score
FROM A CLIENT:
“Viviane gives me space to be vulnerable. Her somatic techniques helped me stay grounded through the last couple of stressful weeks. It’s been so great having her in my corner.”
