Trauma Education Essentials Blog
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Articles, interviews, and podcasts on mental health and complex psychological trauma. Trauma Education Essentials features international experts who cover a diverse array of clinically relevant topics, all delivered in a dynamic and engaging format.
Trauma Education Essentials Blog
3y ago
Chronic stress affects the body’s central nervous and endocrine systems, along with respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, muscular, reproductive and immune systems. Some physical signs and symptoms of chronic stress include:
Fatigue
Headaches
Difficulty sleeping
Digestive problems
Changes in appetite
Dizziness
Irritable bowels
Loss of libido
Sexual dysfunction
Hair loss
Getting sick easily
Muscle pain and body aches
Weight changes
The Effects of Chronic Stress on the Brain
Research on the impact of chronic stress on the brain is s ..read more
Trauma Education Essentials Blog
3y ago
Trauma is a term used to describe the emotional, psychological, and somatic consequences of living through a distressing event. Distressing events can include a recent, single traumatic event (ie. a car crash or violent assault), a single traumatic event that occurred in the past (ie. sexual assault, death of a spouse or child, living through a natural disaster or war), or a long-term, chronic pattern (ie. ongoing childhood neglect, sexual or physical abuse, systemic oppression, discrimination), however, it is important to note that individuals may have different reactions ..read more
Trauma Education Essentials Blog
3y ago
Trauma-Informed Care: What it is, who it’s for, and how it helps
The phrase “trauma-informed care” has been used increasingly over the past several years, but became even more prominent in 2020 with the global coronavirus pandemic which many say could inflict long-lasting emotional trauma on an unprecedented scale. According to the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute, many organizations are actively seeking out ways to ensure their programming and services include trauma-informed care as it is being recognized that trauma can show up in everyday lives in a variety ..read more
Trauma Education Essentials Blog
3y ago
Do you want to know about Polyvagal Theory but don’t have time to read a dense book? If so, you’re in the majority! Most health professionals have so many competing priorities in their lives that they don’t have time to read as much as they would like. In this post, I’ll distill the theory down to six simplified concepts that can be found in the ‘The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe’ by Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D.
1. The Anatomy/Physiology: Traditionally, we are taught that the autonomic nervou ..read more