Yes. This work works for ALL kinds of trauma.

With early/developmental trauma, one of the biggest things that gets challenged is our sense of safety in connection with others, the environment, and even ourselves. And often with this kind of trauma our authenticity is never supported, and so autonomy, the need to do it OUR way,  can be very important.

Online learning like this can be very well suited for this type of situation, because you get to engage with the material in your familiar home environment, at your own pace, when and how you want to. You can engage and be social with your fellow students in the private forum, or simply read what others have to say. This enables a safe, autonomous way to learn and heal which is very well suited for treating early/developmental trauma.

We are only exploring the most basic practices, which are not intended to ‘stir stuff up’, but rather to help you become more connected to the present moment and slowly build your capacity.

And, when we start turning our attention to our body, and more specifically, our nervous system, with the intention of healing our trauma, we may inevitably start to feel things that have historically been overwhelming, but generally speaking the system will tend to not give us more than we can process, especially with the kind of slow, titrated approach we will take in Unclench.

The nervous system, though incredibly powerful in governing our bodily functions and impacting our health and well being, is essentially invisible.

It’s IN us in the form of electrical impulses and neurochemical and muscular actions those impulses direct.

However, you can’t point to it on a chart and say ‘See, here’s your trauma, here, and also here.’ So, it can be difficult to understand how important it really is until you get into the education and practice, and experience it for yourself.

Many members have been skeptical and not sure it would work, or that it might help a little but not really be the game-changer that it turned out to be. 

Bottom line is this – if you feel in your gut that this is something you need, even if your mind is resistant, consider taking the plunge and checking it out!

It’s not possible to give a definitive answer to this often asked question because everyone is unique! For some people, through dedicated application of the Unclench curriculum, it can be enough.

Other people will need additional support such as individual sessions with a skilled somatic practitioner, and/or the application of other modalities that can complement this work, such as osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, massage, nutritional or naturopathic support, or other methods. If you are uncertain on what level of support you may need we recommend you consult with appropriate healthcare providers.

It’s important to knaw that this program provides deep education and practical tools that can benefit you tremendously. And, while it complements one-on-one therapy beautifully, it is not a substitute for one-on-one therapy. And, not everyone needs one-on-one therapy.

One thing that is VERY important to understand is this: no matter who you are, what you’ve been through, or at what level of dysregulation your system is operating, we believe this education and practice is foundational. With this foundational work on board, everything else can be more effective. The somatic nervous system approach is the core foundation of well-being.

Another thing to know is that this work is not about ‘getting fixed’ in the way that we often think of healing in Western culture. Yes, symptoms can resolve and health can improve, yet this work is meant to be a lifestyle shift that fundamentally changes how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you all day, every day. It’s about learning how to live differently, and that can bring healing. And like any big change in how we live, it takes time and dedicated practice to really be effective.

This is self-study so your pace is up to you, but there is a suggested outline that asks for roughly 1-2 hours of your time per week. The neurosensory audio lessons vary in length from 15-30 minutes and are designed to be integrated into your daily life rather than added on top of it.

Essentially, you want to practice them until you have them internalised, and the amount of time it takes people to do that will vary, but you could roughly estimate an additional 30-60 minutes weekly for practice until you have them integrated into your way of living.

This is a life-based program, kept intentionally short and doable; because that’s how real change happens.

YES it can! There are so many helpers, healers, and practitioners out there who got into their work because they were unwell, and then managed to get better and wanted to help others, but who still struggle with persistent symptoms, low energy, or a tendency to burn out. Often, this is because the things they found to help them weren’t getting to the root cause, but rather were more based in symptom management. So they continue to go up and down in their health and well-being.

If this is you, then THIS can be the piece you are missing. When you do this work and restore health and well-being from the ground up by regulating your nervous system, your whole world can change. Not only can your health improve, so can the health of your clients, because you may naturally start to bring your new skills, increased knowledge, and your own nervous system regulation into your practice.

We truly can only help others to the degree to which we, ourselves, are healed. So start with YOU. This program can help you do that!

No. There is no certification associated with the program. The program does not certify you to practice this work with others.

However, if you are already a practitioner who works with clients, and if you move into the deep levels of the Unclench curriculum, what you will come out with is a huge set of knowledge and tools that can change how you see and work with your clients. Alumni who are practitioners have almost universally said that they aren’t even necessarily trying to change how they do their work, it just happens.

This is because when we deepen our ability to connect with our self, we automatically deepen our ability to connect with others. Increased self knowledge and a greatly refined ability to sense both your internal world and the world around you can impact how you work and live, in profound and beneficial ways for both you and your clients.

While it is not our intention to place limitations on anyone’s personal choice to take part in the educational content and experiential nature of the Unclench program, please be advised that this program may not be appropriate for individuals experiencing any of the following: diagnosed severe and longstanding psychiatric disorder, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, substance abuse, or addiction. This work is also not suitable for anyone living in extreme activation and instability most of the time; meaning, it’s very difficult to accomplish even your most basic needs due to being constantly overwhelmed and in terror.

Also, your living situation must be safe enough to do this work. This means you are not currently living with an abuser, or in a highly dysfunctional relationship. Our home environment MUST be a safe haven in order to do this work. There are some borderline situations that can sometimes work, for example, as an adult you are living with parents who were abusive but now are providing financial support – in a case like this, as long as you have a room with a lock on the door that is YOUR safe space, that can work.

We have had people from all walks of life find success within Unclench, and if you are uncertain if this program is appropriate for you, we recommend you consult with appropriate healthcare providers before beginning.