What's my nervous system got to do with it? Everything. This video explains the science behind trauma and why understanding this is important. This video includes a very brief simplification for how trauma impacts the nervous system, how the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the nervous system play a role, and why the states of hyperarousal and hypoarousal are triggered by traumatic events. It clarifies how people with sustained stress can stay in these states more than they should. Then it clarifies how we can stay in the "window of tolerance" as we become aware of our states and heal. The window of tolerance is that ideal state where the nervous system is calm and alert.
Resources:
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
• Book Recommendation for Healing Trauma is another Youtube video I created, mentioned in this talk. It discusses how the classic on trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk The Body Keeps the Score discusses how trauma impacts the nervous system and how this book can help you.
• The Window of Tolerance: A (Very Basic) Introduction to Polyvagal Theory by Sienna Chu, MHC, in Intuitive Healing NYC is the article where I got some of the basic information on how trauma impacts specific parts of our nervous system.
• How to Help Your Clients Understand the Window of Tolerance by the NICABM (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine) wasn't used or referenced in the video, but this article, though addressed to practitioners may help you understand the window of tolerance, nervous system, and various states better. It includes visuals. The article also includes tips that may help you or those you love.
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