Testing mindfulness and body awareness techniques for trauma and dissociation

This study is testing whether simple techniques that help you focus on the present moment and become more aware of your body can reduce dissociation (that feeling of being disconnected or detached from yourself and your surroundings) in people who have experienced trauma. Researchers will compare several approaches: focusing on your breath, using gentle vibration, combining vibration with breath focus, and a control group without screens. The goal is to find which approach works best to help trauma survivors feel more grounded and connected.

People who have experienced ongoing trauma often feel emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected from their bodies as a way of coping. This disconnection makes it hard for them to engage in traditional trauma therapy. Research suggests that practices focused on the present moment and body awareness can help these patients feel safer and more in control before moving forward with deeper trauma treatment.