I was recently presented to a group of professionals on the topic of trauma where the discussion led to the varied aspects of brain regulation. I showed some slides revealing the consequences of dysregulation and what it creates in the brain and in your body. Also discussed, among other issues, was functional IQ, respiration, heart […]
What Does Toxic Stress Look Like in an Organization?
We often encounter organizations with a large degree of toxic stress. Intriguing is that some of the same symptoms trauma-impacted clients feel are also the symptoms the staff feel when there is an organizational crisis. Moreover, there is a parallel effect in the entire organization. As you can see in these charts developed by our […]
Is Becoming Trauma-Informed Enough?
I recently read an article that questioned the value of being trauma-informed. The well-meaning author was discussing the recent Oprah interview on 60 Minutes and how she felt that the concept of becoming a trauma-informed school was to her a revolutionary concept. I understand this therapist’s point of view and agree with her in the […]
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