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Traumatic events can have long-lasting effects on us. For some, this may look like PTSD at different severities. For others there can be more subtle changes in thoughts, behavoirs and actions. This week we are taking a look at our trauma in our life effects our brains and how we can foster healing.
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Table of Contents

The Idea of the Week

First, let’s get an overview of how our brains respond to trauma in Understanding the Trauma Brain

Next, a closer look at How to Heal the Traumatized Brain

Practice of the Week

We have a list of quick but super helpful videos this week to help give a well-rounded perspective.

A Very Happy Brain

Wired for Change: The Effects of Childhood Trauma on the Brain

Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective

Understanding PTSD’s Effects on Brain, Body and Emotion

Resources of the Week

If you want to continue your reading and take an even deeper dive, we have a list of books about Healing Trauma that you may be interested in. 

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch

Trauma and Memory by Peter A. Levine

What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry

Psychological Trauma by Dawson Church

In an Unspoken Voice by Peter A. Levine

The Thought of the Week

Wishing you a peaceful week!

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