The treatment of trauma can be some of the most complex work practitioners face.
And for years, this challenge was complicated by not having a clear picture of the impact that trauma has on the brain.
But scientific advances within just the past few years have opened the eyes of practitioners to what actually happens in the brain of someone who has experienced trauma.
And according to Bessel van der Kolk, MD, there are three major ways that the brain changes in response to trauma.
To find out what they are (and their impact on the body), take a look at the video below – it’s just about 3 minutes.
Bessel is one of the world’s leading experts in trauma and PTSD.
If you are interested in learning more about how trauma affects the body, check out our trauma courses.
What are some brain and body-oriented approaches that have been effective in your work with patients? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Helps me a lot to understand trauma.
I thought the webinar was free to watch at time of broadcast, when I try to sign up it asks for payment?
, I thought of my own fehtar who is now coming onto 89 years old and becoming quite forgetful. I know that caring, whether for your own or as a profession, is a very demanding and at times very much a challenge. While caring, one must not forget that the elderly person that is being cared for was once a younger person playing their part in society and should still be respected and valued as a Human Being.A huge THANK YOU to Andy Bradley and all Frameworks4change, you continue to challenge our thoughts and our principles by creating such a Brilliant film. ( I can’t wait to view the entire film). Signed A Care giver.
And, Joanna, I’ve just realised that I have tereadhd comments. How exciting! Thank you, heartfelt thank you for your support. I hope you’re loving spreading your own wings in your new studio.
I am psicoterapisty .congratulations.
Could educators, Therapist and Counselor, focus more on caring for the brain than medicating it? I am an advocate of healing from within and the Western world and its advertising of medications to include side effects really doesn’t focus on brain nutrition or alternative brain therapy. Quick fixes for people who are addicted to the western worlds view of life should explore research on the connection between Amino Acids and the brain and how they can be a life saver for someone who has expereiced trauma….
Just back from a epic adventure at the Coming of Age Dementia Congress hotsed by the Dementia Services Development Centre from Stirling in Scotland.I will be sharing a report on the event but for now just wanted to say how touched and humbled we felt. We met some deeply inspiring people and were so encouraged by the response to both the Knowing You Matter training materials and to our approaches to living values in care. We met so many amazing people but for now I want to mention Judith and her beautiful art and poetry project in relation to the journey of her mother through Alzheimers, Sheena who shared with us her story and that of Archie, her husband who she cares for with relentless love and Vic 79 years young, MBE and prolific dementia trainer and Karen from Dementia South Africa whose warmth and love filled the room. and special thanks to Roxanne (Ph d student) who shared her passion, the painful lessons and her determination to see a better way of caring.too many to mention here an honour to hear the stories and to witness so many hearts beating for compassion. There is much to be done. Onwards!Andy
I’m very interested in ptsd, trauma and it’s effects on the brain and human function. I a childhood sex abuse survivor on my way to thriving. This is good to know for myself and professionally. Thank you.
This film is awesome! I tgohuht it was gonna be kind of something i have seen before but it was absolutely beautiful!!! The way Frameworks4Change have put this together works brilliantly. it made me really think about what it means to older people! the fact that everyone gets their time to speak and be listened to is absolutely beautiful! I would recommend this film to everyone and anyone! <3 it is very touching and i am certain it will make a big impact on the lives of people in care homes! x I am eleven and i fell this film is really important and can really make a change!
Well Gopal, what can I say. You’ve got my head spinning like a boson. I think you might have made a funaemdntal flaw in your logic. You seem to be talking out of your black hole! But still, it was good to hear from. Good luck on your travels.
Am very interested in the information. I have been through quite a bit of trauma in my life and it continues….Thanks much, Marie
I have done a workshop with Bessel an read his research. Based on trauma research I created an app called Mind Warrior based in mind/body awareness, dual awareness, creating a better body state and tracking. It also provides the daily focus needed to be inwardly connected and centered. Bessel’s work directed my practice in a way that treally helps trauma.
Hi, once again the screen prevents me signing up. grateful if you can activate it. Joanna
Hello Joanna,
I see that you are signed up for our webinar series on Rethinking Trauma. I have just re-sent you the link where you can get access to the webinar broadcasts on Wednesday evening (eastern time). If you have any questions on how to access those broadcasts please feel free to call us at 860-456-1153.
I previously attended a course with him in London and learn so much. I will do my best to join the webinar. In SA is this webinar normally at midnight that make it a bit difficult to focus.
I respect Bessel, who has had the courage to work with an open mind with curiosity to determine the most efficacious treatments for healing trauma. I wouldn’t miss this webinar on Wednesday. We owe so much to him and his continued search on behalf of so many suffering the insidious effects of traumatic experiences – no matter how seemingly small.
Paula Susan