Hello, I’m Caroline Hargreaves, an ICF-certified Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach & Narcissistic Abuse specialist on a mission to create change and break cycles for myself, my children, and as many others as I can. I’ve transformed my life from merely surviving to truly thriving and I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge so others can experience the same.

Why Being Trauma-Informed Matters
Trauma shapes our behaviours, relationships and emotional responses in ways many of us don’t even realise. It’s not only major events that leave lasting imprints; everyday experiences can have an impact on how we navigate life.

How often do you check in with how you feel at a somatic level and allow yourself to process it?
Do you struggle with anger, procrastination, self-doubt, emotional eating, self-sabotage, addictions, guilt, shame, or feeling lost and overwhelmed?

Perhaps you face challenges as a parent, or have children who struggle with their emotions, display ‘naughty’ behaviours, or experience meltdowns, bullying, or anxiety?

Being trauma-informed means understanding how our experiences affect us and others. It’s about approaching life with empathy and compassion, lifting shame and judgement and embracing post-traumatic growth.

Our behaviours often signal we are in a fight, flight, or freeze survival response, but if we have never been taught to recognise or navigate these we can become stuck.

Trauma-informed shifts the narrative from “What’s wrong with them?” to, “What happened to them?”

Breaking the Cycle
I’m a cycle breaker —this journey starts with me and it can start with you too.
Healing is about breaking unhealthy patterns so we can thrive; so we don’t pass them on to future generations. It’s about teaching ourselves—and our children—how to process emotions and experiences, not suppress them, which can otherwise lead to stress/chronic illness/disease.
Creating safe spaces, understanding behaviours, and learning how the nervous system works allow us to feel and heal. This helps us regulate emotions, create secure attachments, establish healthy boundaries, and build stronger relationships. It’s the gateway to growth and transformation.

The Power of Healing
Becoming trauma-informed changes how we interact with the world around us, we can move from survival mode to a space of calm, connection, and presence. It empowers us to step into self-leadership, enabling us to thrive and live a more fulfilling life.

Healing begins with awareness, and the ripple effect benefits future generations. Did you know trauma can be carried forward for seven generations? Healing now will impact seven generations after us—how incredible is that?

If you’re ready to start your trauma-informed journey and create change, I invite you to get in touch to find out about coaching and workshops.
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