The Biology of Freeze & Overwhelm
A 6 Week, 6 Step Journey
Restore energy, capacity, and presence
Starts Monday, January 5th
Reclaim Your Energy
What you will learn:
- Why Stress Management Hasn't Been Enough
- The Science of Freeze in Your Body
- Recognizing Your Chronic Functional Freeze
- The 3 Keys to Coming Out of Freeze
- Why Your Body Goes Into Overwhelm With Small Things
- The 6-Step Integrated Framework
- A Guided Somatic Exercise
Experiences from Professionals Who Have Taken Our Courses
“I'm gonna go into the freeze response because I see that as a way of recovering myself—my presence.”
– Kathie
"It’s really beautiful to witness. It’s like seeing how this work applies not just on an individual level, but across systems. It works in family systems, in school systems—it’s all connected. That’s been so cool to notice—as I learn and embody this myself, I’m watching it ripple out into the spaces around me.”
– Nat
“I just wanted to thank you so much for finally giving me words and understanding about what's been happening with me. And I think my self compassion has gone through the roof because I know that there's nothing wrong with me. There's nothing wrong with me. This is how my body would be expected to react given what I've been through.”
– Deb Moses
“I'm learning so much about myself, and I so appreciate that you laid this out in the perfect order for me. So, thank you so much”
– Jill P.
"I'm just so grateful because I feel like my whole life I've just kept pushing it down and it's been a lot. So this has been so freeing."
–Tamara
"I can't tell you how grateful I am for all of this and not just this module but the other ones too, but this one it's like when truth is spoken.
...It's like I keep praying for help and healing but I thought it meant like "Take It All Away" heal. But this is the journey. The healing journey."
– Libby Noack
“I know that I can move forward. Because I have the tools that I need and I know now that I can pause and I can rest. And it's all right to do that, because when I get up I'll have that energy again to go forward.
I just want to thank you for your teaching... and supporting all of us.”
– Leeta
"I've gotten so much out of this... I shared how transformative it was for me, and I felt like I'd come home—the ability to be truthful, to really own who I am and what I'm feeling, and not feel judged in the group.
I realized that Dr. Aimie is such a visionary... her staff, their dedication—she's such a role model to me in terms of her inclusivity and her ability to make space for anybody, whether you're a professional or a layperson. You can heal.“
– Shabira Verjee
This an integrative & holistic training
A blending of several fields and modalities for an effective approach
The 6 Steps
My commitment: I will guide you through six essential steps to move from frozen to alive. You'll restore energy, work with protective parts, and rebuild regulation so you can return to presence and vitality.h to grow from the inside out.
Here Is The Step-By-Step Curriculum
Our program guides you from frozen and depleted to regulated and alive. Through somatic practices, parts work, and biological support, you'll understand why freeze happens, restore cellular energy, calm inflammation, and rebuild the nervous system capacity to feel safe, present, and engaged with life.
WEEK 1: Trauma as an Energy Problem
WEEK 4: Keeping Primed Microglia in a Resting State
WEEK 2: Supporting Energy Levels
WEEK 5: Patterns in the Immune System of a Biology of Trauma
WEEK 3: The Role of The Brain In The Freeze Response
WEEK 6: Recognizing Patterns of the Freeze Response
What's All Included in this Course
Although live attendance is recommended, it is optional. Sessions are recorded for you to review at your convenience.
Guided Somatic & Parts Work Sessions
Mondays at 10:00 am PST
Approximately 60 minutes, you will be guided through somatic and parts work to thaw your freeze response.
In these sessions, you'll learn to notice when your body goes into overwhelm and practice gentle tools to restore regulation—helping your nervous system shift from frozen and depleted to present and alive.
Integration Sessions
Thursdays at 2:00 pm PST
Dr. Aimie and/or Biology of Trauma® faculty will bring the week together—connecting somatic work, parts dialogue, and biology so you can see the complete picture and integrate the practices into your healing.
A 55-minute discussion with Licia Sky, co-founder of the Trauma Research Foundation, somatic educator, artist, and bodyworker specializing in trauma healing. Licia trains mental health professionals and works with survivors using mindful movement, theater, writing, and voice to foster embodied healing. An instructor at Cape Cod, Kripalu, and Esalen institutes, she explored how trauma lives in the body and the necessity of self-compassion in healing. She emphasized creating safe, attuned spaces to work with collapse and shutdown states through grounded, embodied awareness, urging practitioners to prioritize their own embodiment and self-care.
A 50-minute discussion featuring Ian Macnaughton MBA, PhD, FEA, SEP, a seasoned teacher and practitioner of trauma resolution, mind-body, and family systems psychotherapy for five decades. As a Bodynamic Analyst and trainer, he has employed Somatic Experiencing since the early 70s and is part of the Levine Legacy faculty with the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. Dr. Macnaughton provides valuable insights into recognizing and addressing the freeze response, highlighting the subtle indicators present in individuals' nervous systems.
A 40-minute session with Dr. Stephen Porges, Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University and originator of Polyvagal Theory, which links physiological states to trauma-related behavioral, mental, and health issues. With over 400 peer-reviewed papers and author of Polyvagal Safety, Dr. Porges examined the freeze response in trauma and chronic trauma's physical effects. He discussed how early medical interventions like NICU experiences affect infant nervous systems and shared approaches to treating eating disorders through social engagement and nervous system regulation. Dr. Porges offered practical strategies for applying Polyvagal principles to trauma recovery, emphasizing safety, connection, and holistic healing.
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Who Is This Journey NOT For?
This journey is not a good fit for those that:
- Cannot be respectful in a group environment
- Do not enjoy online learning
- Do not have 1 hour weekly to invest in personal growth
- Want only one-one support or are looking for therapy or a diagnosis
Your Biology of Trauma® Guide,
Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH
A Preventive and Addiction Medicine physician with Master’s degrees in both biochemistry and public health, Dr. Aimie Apigian is the national bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma. She hosts her podcast, leads online nervous system healing courses and a practitioner certificate training program. Bridging the worlds of functional medicine, attachment and trauma, she is a leading expert on how the body holds fear and overwhelm from the past to make one sick today.
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Disclaimer: This is not a course that gives you a license as a provider nor is it a health or trauma recovery coach credentialing program. At the completion of each module, you will receive a Certificate of Completion indicating you have achieved competency on that specific topic of Biology of Trauma®. At the completion of all 6 modules of the Certificate Course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Trauma Healing Accelerated. This is a certificate that you will be adding to your professional work capacities.
You are still held to the restrictions, responsibilities, and privileges of your primary license and board.
Medical Disclosure: The information and programs presented on or through this website are made available to equip you with knowledge and tools. All the materials in this course are intended for educational purposes. This information or any programs that are offered are not (nor are they a substitute for) medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any physical or mental health issues, I recommend you work with a qualified health provider who will also support your desire to address the effects of trauma.
