FREE 60 minute webinar
For therapists, counsellors, coaches, and trauma-informed practitioners
Why Trauma Lives in the Body
(And What That Means for Your Practice)
Have you ever had a client who understood their patterns perfectly, but couldn't change them?
They could explain their childhood. They could describe exactly why they react the way they do. They had insight coming out of their ears.
And yet... nothing shifted.
"I know I shouldn't feel this way, but I do."
"I understand where this comes from, but I can't stop it."
"I get it intellectually, but my body doesn't believe it."
If you've been in this work for any length of time, you've met this client. Maybe dozens of them.
What if the problem isn't them, and it isn't you?
What if something was missing from how we were trained to understand trauma?
In this free 60-minute webinar, you'll discover:
Why trauma lives in the body, not just the mind The neuroscience that explains why some clients stay stuck, even with complete insight.
The 80/20 reality that changes everything Why 80% of nervous system communication flows from body to brain, and what that means for how we work.
Why insight doesn't override biology The predictive brain, fragmented memory, and why talking about the story may not be enough.
What actually helps Practical shifts you can make in
your practice immediately.
The Four Guiding Phrases Four anchors for trauma-informed work that you can use starting tomorrow.
About Lou Lebentz
Award-Winning Therapist, International Speaker & Creator of The Voyage®
Lou is the founder of The Voyage® and a UKCP-registered trauma therapist with 25+ years of clinical experience.
She's trained hundreds of professionals globally across many sectors.
And here's what she's learned:
"Most of us were trained in approaches built on an incomplete understanding of trauma.
We weren't taught that 80% of nervous system information flows from body to brain, not the other way around.
We weren't taught that trauma memories are stored as fragments (sensation, images) not as narrative.
We weren't taught how to read the body. How to pace for integration. How to protect ourselves from what we absorb."
This is the gap Lou is dedicated to fill.
Because when you understand how trauma actually works, everything changes.
By the end of this webinar you will be able to...
- Explain to clients (and yourself) why insight alone doesn't create change - and what does
- Recognise when someone is in a functional freeze, even when they seem articulate and engaged
- Understand the 80/20 reality of the nervous system - and why the body's signals override logic
- Apply the Four Guiding Phrases to anchor your work when things feel uncertain
- Distinguish between catharsis and integration - and why one helps while the other floods
- Protect yourself from burnout by understanding your own nervous system's role in the work
This webinar is for you if:
✓ You're a therapist, counsellor, psychologist, coach, or helping professional
✓ You work with clients who've experienced stress, anxiety, or trauma
✓ You've felt frustrated when insight doesn't lead to change
✓ You're curious about nervous system approaches but haven't had deeper training yet
✓ You want practical understanding, not just theory
✓ You value depth over surface-level "trauma awareness
Register for Free
Why Trauma Lives in the Body (And What That Means for Your Practice)
Date:
11th February, 2026
Time
5pm GMT / 12pm EST
Where:
Online, link sent after registration
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Here's What Practitioners Are Saying About Lou's Training
Great webinar.Power packed for an hour, loads of info. Hope to learn more. Time well spent.Highly recommend.
Joyce Dube
Very good as always Lou. You demonstrate how important it is to show how trauma affects addiction.
Peter Setchfield
It was really insightful. Most important thing was a reminder that it is not about the lack of will as people mostly say to put the responsibility on the person trying to sooth their pain through addiction/substances. Things were not really new for me being a trained therapist but it refreshed my knowledge and understanding without any charge. So I am really grateful for that. Thank you very much!
P.D.
Tremendously helpful and informative. The integration of different models and approaches, plus the neurobiological basis, makes this not only unique but a much needed humanistic and compassionate approach. We need to view addiction through a trauma lens. This has been long since neglected. Lou offers a wonderful, comprehensive and practical approach to exactly what is needed.
David Lee
Lou presented this webinar in a very clear, articulate and easy to follow way. It was great to look at addiction thru the lens of trauma informed therapy and the importance of regulation and safety. Empowering.
Lorraine Smith
Lou was wonderful as always. Clear, concise explanations that come from the heart. As with any of the courses I've done with Lou I always come away with something new or a twist on something I already new.
Emma Levinson
Questions?
"I'm so busy - do I really have time for another webinar?"
"Will this webinar actually teach me something, or is it just a sales pitch?"
"I'm a coach, not a therapist. Is this still relevant?"
"Is this suitable for experienced practitioners?"
"What if I already know about Polyvagal theory?"
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Why Trauma Lives in the Body?