EMDR body score and how it can help you recover from trauma
Wed Feb 04 2026
Trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts and memories. It also shows up in the body, often in ways we don’t consciously recognise. In this episode, I explore how EMDR therapy and the concept of the body score can support recovery from trauma.
I talk about what the body score is, how it’s used within EMDR, and why paying attention to physical sensations can be such an important part of healing. Rather than focusing only on what we think or remember, EMDR helps us notice how trauma is held in the body and gently work with those sensations in a safe, structured way.
I also reflect on why this approach can be especially helpful for people who struggle to put their experiences into words, or who feel “stuck” despite understanding their trauma intellectually. By involving the body as well as the mind, EMDR can support deeper processing and integration.
This episode offers an accessible introduction to EMDR and the body score, how they work together, and why body-based approaches can play a vital role in trauma recovery.
You can find out more, and support resources at www.wendycastelino.com
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Trauma doesn’t just live in our thoughts and memories. It also shows up in the body, often in ways we don’t consciously recognise. In this episode, I explore how EMDR therapy and the concept of the body score can support recovery from trauma. I talk about what the body score is, how it’s used within EMDR, and why paying attention to physical sensations can be such an important part of healing. Rather than focusing only on what we think or remember, EMDR helps us notice how trauma is held in the body and gently work with those sensations in a safe, structured way. I also reflect on why this approach can be especially helpful for people who struggle to put their experiences into words, or who feel “stuck” despite understanding their trauma intellectually. By involving the body as well as the mind, EMDR can support deeper processing and integration. This episode offers an accessible introduction to EMDR and the body score, how they work together, and why body-based approaches can play a vital role in trauma recovery. You can find out more, and support resources at www.wendycastelino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.