Stress, Trauma & the Brain
Stress and trauma can change brain chemistry as well as structure of the brain. There are different therapeutic approaches to relieve emotional and bodily stress which has become trapped within the autonomic nervous system following a traumatic experience.
As Dr. Van Der Kolk notes, trauma is specifically an event that overwhelms the central nervous system, altering the way we process and recall memories. “Trauma is not the story of something that happened back then,” he adds. “It’s the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people.”
An Intro to Stress, Trauma & the Brain
“A growing body of research suggests that mental unwellness doesn’t just take a toll on our minds; it affects our physical selves as well. We need to listen to what our bodies are telling us – and care for them as diligently as we care for our thoughts.” – SCHOOL OF LIFE
