A leading trauma researcher and author of "The Body Keeps the Score," Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, explains how the body and brain are affected by traumatic experiences, leading to symptoms that differ significantly from those caused by normal stress. If you find yourself constantly on edge, struggling to relax, or avoiding situations that remind you of a distressing event, it's crucial to consider the possibility that you may be experiencing a trauma response rather than just everyday stress.
1). Hypervigilance 0:42
2). Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks 1:18
3). Avoidance behaviours 2:26
4). Intrusive dreams or nightmares 3:22
5). Emotional numbing and detachment 4:14
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References:
Briere, J., & Scott, C. (2014). Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.
Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Basic Books.
Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Books.
1). Hypervigilance 0:42
2). Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks 1:18
3). Avoidance behaviours 2:26
4). Intrusive dreams or nightmares 3:22
5). Emotional numbing and detachment 4:14
Researcher/writer: Clarisse Delos Reyes
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera )
Animator: Micoflores
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Grab PSI plushy here: https://psych2go.shop/products/psych2go-plushie
Discount code: "Loyalty" to get 15% off. Only first 50 people.
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EsWEvrJ
Provide Feedback for this video: https://forms.gle/B1JAxZKn9XvJpXUQ7
Our Philantrophy Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Psych2GoPhilanthropy
References:
Briere, J., & Scott, C. (2014). Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.
Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Basic Books.
Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Books.
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