Why You Can’t Just “Think Your Way Out” of Trauma, and What to Do Instead
"No one told me that trauma lives in the body, not the mind. That’s why talk therapy helped me understand, but never helped me feel better."
—Excerpt from The Somatic Therapy Workbook
The Day I Realized My Body Was Still Stuck in the Past
Three years after leaving a toxic relationship, I still couldn’t sleep through the night.
My heart would race during calm conversations.
I’d flinch when someone touched my shoulder, even when I knew I was safe.
It didn’t make sense. I’d gone to therapy. I’d journaled. I’d read all the self-help books.
But my body kept responding like the danger was still happening.
That’s when I discovered the missing link…
The Nervous System Never Forgets
Trauma isn’t just something that happens to your mind.
It’s something your body holds onto, in the form of tension, breath patterns, gut reactions, and survival responses.
And if you don’t include the body in your healing, you’re only scratching the surface.
That’s what somatic therapy teaches us:
Healing isn’t just about insight.
It’s about regulation, safety, and connection, from the inside out.
Why So Many People Feel “Stuck” in Their Healing Journey
Even after years of therapy, you might still struggle with:
- Panic attacks or racing thoughts
- Chronic tension or jaw clenching
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Digestive issues or unexplained pain
- Feeling like you’re “too sensitive” or “too much”
You're not broken. Your nervous system is doing its best to protect you, with outdated survival patterns.
The Somatic Therapy Workbook
A Gentle, Research-Backed System to Heal Through the Body
This printable workbook is a self-paced healing guide based on polyvagal theory, trauma research, and somatic therapy principles.
It’s not about "fixing" yourself.
It’s about helping your body feel safe, regulated, and empowered again.
Why This Workbook Works When Others Don’t
It speaks the language of the body
Somatic therapy works bottom-up, so instead of analyzing your past, you work directly with the nervous system to shift patterns gently and gradually.
It’s trauma-sensitive and inclusive
No spiritual bypassing. No “just think positive.” This is for real people with real experiences who need safety, not pressure.
It’s actionable, not just educational
Every section includes exercises, not just theory. You won’t just learn—you’ll feel the difference.
About the Creator
Mina Haji is a somatic healing guide and trauma-informed educator with a background in nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, and embodied mindfulness. After overcoming her own experiences with chronic stress and emotional shutdown, she created The Somatic Therapy Workbook to help others reconnect with their bodies and heal in a gentle, science-backed way.
The Somatic Therapy Workbook
Trust Built Into Every Page
This isn’t just another self-help product. Mina Haji designed every page with care, clinical insight, and lived experience.
Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or deep in it, The Somatic Therapy Workbook meets you where you are, with calm, clarity, and compassion.
What Others Are Saying
This workbook made me feel safe in my body again. I use it every morning with my tea. It's changed how I approach healing gently, patiently, from within.
As a therapist, I've recommended this to over 20 clients. It's trauma-informed, beautifully designed, and actually usable outside of sessions.
No fluff, no guilt. Just practical nervous system support that makes you feel seen.
I've been in therapy for over a decade, but this was the first time I felt like I had tools I could actually use in the moment. The Somatic Therapy Workbook didn't just explain trauma, it helped me work with it, day by day, gently. Mina Haji's approach feels like being guided by someone who truly understands.