Trauma flashbacks are one of the most disorienting symptoms of trauma and PTSD. These intrusions pull you out of the present moment and...

The brain is a complex organ with many interconnected regions, each playing a specific role our daily functioning. Trauma can physically alter our neural connectivity and the way our brain develops. These types of neurological disruptions may explain some of the ongoing symptoms of PTSD and CPTSD and how they can impact someone's capacity to manage daily activities. Here's a breakdown of several significant brain regions: Brainstem & Midbrain The brain stem is in the lowest

Some signs of unresolved trauma include chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, hyper-vigilance, rumination, flashbacks or intrusive...

Traumatic experiences can significantly disrupt the normal function of the nervous system, leading to symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and flashbacks. However, recovery is possible and often involves a combination of understanding the nervous system's response to trauma, employing self-regulation techniques, and seeking professional support to process the trauma. Structures of the Nervous System The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympat

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It may cause intrusive memories, flashbacks, mood shifts, sleep issues or avoidance.

Avoidance is one of the most common and yet most misunderstood symptom clusters of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often a deeply rooted survival strategy that has been developed early in life to protect against overwhelming or threatening experiences. While it can be effective in the short term for minimizing distress and keeping uncomfortable feelings at an arms length, it often becomes wired into the nervous system as the default coping mechanism. Over time, t

Understanding ACEs: How Childhood Experiences Shape Long- Term Health Outcomes ACEs acronym stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences which are are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood (before age 18). These experiences can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. What Are ACEs? The original ACE Study, conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, identified ten categories of childhood adversity: Physica

Note: The following criteria apply to adults, adolescents, and children older than 6 years. Exposure to actual or threatened death,...

Trauma doesn’t just impact the body—it profoundly alters how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and the world. According to the...

Trauma isn’t just something that happens in the past—it lives in the body and nervous system, often long after the event itself. One of...