It had been established that some of these responses, such as fever and neuroendocrine changes, responded to the direct influence of the central nervous system. These, and other advances, provided ...

Understanding the usual responses to trauma is critical for both survivors and their loved ones. Trauma can be caused by a ...

From Chernobyl to Desert Storm, from Kentucky floods to Norwegian avalanches, the authors explore the effects of trauma on adults and children. They find certain commonalities in human response to ...

Recent studies indicate that the effects of trauma on the body are often overlooked. Undergoing traumatic stress greatly impacts the body: trauma not only significantly affects most psychological ...

The lab is devoted to the question of how humans cope with loss, potential trauma, and other forms of extreme life events. For the past 25 years, our research has attempted to document the variety of ...

But these responses can continue even when the trauma is not happening as our brain and body continue to work to keep us safe ...

Researchers believe that the changes to body and mind that occur in PTSD ... While it’s impossible to predict a person’s response to trauma, certain risk factors can make it harder for some ...

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It’s important to remember that response to trauma can be a very individual response ... difficult and very threatening within their body. It’s important for staff to be aware of the signs ...

This leaves only the limbic system and the brainstem to form your memories of the event, and traumatic memories are sometimes stored in the body. “The threat or trauma of that moment/experience ...

In her book body rites: a holistic healing and embodiment workbook for black survivors of sexual trauma, she deep dives into the intricacies of Black bodies and their complex responses to trauma.

their general role is to help you understand the trauma and make sense of your responses to it; recognize and manage the often painful feelings, such as guilt or shame, triggered by the trauma ...