A Practical Guide and Toolkit Using Somatic Therapies Your body already knows the way. It’s time to read its script. Your body is more than skin and bone—it is a living archive of every experience you’ve ever had. Stress, trauma, joy, and resilience leave their mark, shaping how you feel, think, and act today. If you’ve ever tried to “think” your way out of anxiety, self-doubt, or old patterns—and found yourself looping back into the same struggles—this book offers another way. In Inscribed — Your Body’s Hidden Script, award-winning author, psychologist, and somatic healing expert Celia Bray shows you how to unlock the wisdom written in your body and use it to heal, grow, and live authentically. If You Are… Feeling stuck in stress, overthinking, or self-criticism that just won’t switch off - Carrying tension, numbness, or unexplained symptoms that don’t make sense - Struggling to make decisions when your head and your body seem to disagree - Noticing old wounds resurfacing in relationships, work, or moments of pressure - Wanting to feel calm and confident—but not knowing how to get there Then this book belongs on your shelf of trusted trauma healing books and mental health self-help books. Inside, You’ll Discover: The body’s hidden language — why sensations, emotions, and beliefs intertwine in the nervous system - Somatic practices — step-by-step ways to release stored emotion and restore safety - Decision-making tools — learn to align choices with your inner compass, not external pressure - Everyday nervous system regulation strategies — grounding, breathing, and micro-movements you can do anywhere - Compassionate self-dialogue — transform the inner critic into a supportive, wise inner voice - Cultural wisdom — timeless practices from diverse traditions that honour body and spirit while staying evidence-based What You’ll Gain This book is designed to be both inspiring and practical. You’ll find: Clear explanations (without jargon) that connect science with lived experience - Gentle exercises drawn from somatic trauma healing books that fit into real life—no special equipment or expertise needed - Reflection prompts to help you integrate what you learn into daily life - Real-world stories that make healing feel human, hopeful, and possible A Pathway Back to Yourself Whether you’re healing from childhood trauma, navigating high-functioning anxiety, or simply longing for a more grounded connection with yourself, this book is your companion for the journey. Inscribed — Your Body’s Hidden Script guides you safely and step by step back to your body’s wisdom—where mind, body, and spirit can finally align. If you’re ready to stop fighting yourself and start listening deeply, this mind-body connection book will show you how to come home to your truest self—through the powerful doorway of healing through somatic practices. A Reader's Perspective ‘Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The pages are filled with so many gifts. From the moment I began reading this book I sensed it was something unique and felt compelled to slow down and savour it. Celia’s authentic and raw storytelling drew me in completely. She skilfully weaves her personal journey throughout the text in an engaging and relatable way. The theory and exercises are described with such clarity that they are both easy to follow and incredibly practical. I found myself wanting to pause after each chapter to fully absorb its insights. I know that parts of this book have stayed with me, guiding me back to my path of truth.’ Camille Baker – Psychologist Book Illustrated by Yim Wing Chow