Have you ever wondered about the physical components of trauma and how it affects the body? Underneath the surface, many different things could occur when dealing with trauma. The neurobiology of trauma involves understanding how traumatic experiences can profoundly impact the brain and body. Trauma is a distressing, frightening, or overwhelming situation that can lead …
You’re sitting in your therapist’s office describing this knot of anxiety in your chest when everything seems objectively fine. Your therapist asks about your family. You mention, almost as an afterthought, that your grandmother survived the Holocaust. Or your parents fled war. Or addiction ran through your family like a fault line. “Tell me more …
Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories. It can settle in your body, shape your nervous system, affect your relationships, and change how you see yourself in the world. Whether it stems from childhood abuse, a car accident, emotional neglect, a violent event, or the loss of someone you love, trauma can leave deep wounds. …
Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect Childhood emotional neglect refers to the failure of caregivers adequately meet a child’s emotional needs, such as providing love, support, and validation. This can lead to experiencing trauma at a very young age, which has long-lasting effects on one’s life. Most importantly, childhood emotional neglect can disrupt the relationship with oneself …
You’re sitting in a meeting when your boss asks a question you should know the answer to. Your mind goes blank. Heat floods your face. Hours later, you’re still replaying the moment, convinced everyone thinks you’re incompetent. Sound familiar? That crushing feeling isn’t just embarrassment – it’s shame. And unlike guilt, which says “I made …