Weight-lifting might help heal trauma through a sense of mind-body connection

In a new qualitative study, weight lifters who experienced psychological trauma shared that weight lifting helped them recover from their emotional pain by creating a strong connection between their mind and body. While their traumatic experiences had caused them to feel disconnected from themselves and others, weight lifting helped them become a healthier, more empowered, and connected trauma survivor. The study was published in Mental Health and Physical Activity. Psychological trauma is a severe emotional response to a distressing event or series of events that overwhelms an individual’s ab...