STOP Wasting Time on Talk Therapy for Trauma

Join Kathy San Filippo, a licensed clinical trauma therapist, as she discusses ways to promote trauma healing. She introduces viewers to effective therapies like EMDR and ART, offering insights into the process of therapy and recovery. The video also uses visual metaphors to explain how trauma is processed for better mental health.

🧠 Have you been in talk therapy for years but still feel stuck in your trauma? Do you find yourself hijacked by panic, flashbacks, and a nervous system that won't calm down, no matter how much you understand your story? You are not alone, and there is a scientific reason for it.

In this vital video, licensed clinical trauma therapist Kathy San Filippo, with over 30 years of experience, reveals a surprising truth: talk therapy alone often won't heal your trauma. She breaks down the neuroscience of how trauma is stored—not as a story in your mind, but as a stuck alarm system in your body. Learn how to move beyond just talking and into true, body-based healing by understanding how God designed our brains to rewire and find safety again.

This isn't about dismissing talk therapy; it's about empowering you with the tools that create lasting change.

Meet Your Expert: Kathy San Filippo, licensed trauma specialist
This video is led by Kathy San Filippo, a licensed clinical trauma therapist with three decades of experience helping people live happier, healthier lives. Her expertise provides a credible and compassionate guide through the complexities of trauma healing, blending proven science with a deep understanding of the human experience.

What You Will Learn in This Video:
Why Talking Isn't Enough: Discover why trauma bypasses the logical brain (prefrontal cortex) and gets locked in the fear center (amygdala), making it resistant to reason-based therapy alone.

The Science of Trauma Storage: A simple, clear explanation of how trauma impacts the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, causing triggers and flashbacks that feel intensely real.

The Key to Real Change: Memory Reconsolidation: Learn about the incredible, science-backed process that allows your brain to "update" traumatic memories, weakening their fear signal and rewiring your body's response.

Therapies That Go Beyond Words: An introduction to powerful, body-based and memory-focused therapies like EMDR, ART, Somatic Therapies (like TRE), and Brainspotting that help the nervous system release stored survival energy.

The Biblical Perspective on Healing
At Armor and Ash, we believe that understanding our God-given neurobiology is a form of worship. The Bible speaks of us as whole beings—spirit, soul, and body (1 Thess. 5:23). When we engage in therapies that help our bodies feel safe, we are participating in the stewardship of the temple God has given us. This video provides the scientific "how" behind the healing that allows us to live in the freedom and peace God desires for us.

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Have you felt "stuck" in your healing journey? Have you experienced body-based therapies like EMDR or Somatic work? Your story can be an encouragement to others. Share your journey and thoughts respectfully in the COMMENTS below.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or treatment. Please consult with a qualified therapist for your individual needs.

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Join Kathy San Filippo, a licensed clinical trauma therapist, as she discusses ways to promote trauma healing. She introduces viewers to effective therapies like EMDR and ART, offering insights into the process of therapy and recovery. The video also uses visual metaphors to explain how trauma is processed for better mental health.