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4 papers
This mini-review describes how large or severe traumatic events can change the brain and affect thinking, emotions, and behavior. It says areas such as the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex show physiological changes after trauma, which are linked to problems with memory, attention, and emotional control. The paper also highlights…
This small open-label study tested whether therapists and patients could walk outside during trauma therapy sessions. Most people joined and found walking acceptable. Walking happened in about two-thirds of sessions. Some PTSD and stress scores were lower after 12 weeks, but the study had no control group and further randomized…
Growing up with ADHD was associated with both challenges and positives, but the main resilience theme was that life gets better. A variety of resilience factors contributed to this, but relational and environmental factors seemed particularly important. Acceptance, both from society and self-acceptance, were related to all resilience factors in…
This review describes the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), a low-intensity, body-based self-care approach that teaches six core skills to help people notice sensations in their bodies (interoceptive awareness). The paper summarizes existing studies, program evaluations, and anecdotes, links CRM to the neurobiology of trauma and concepts like neural synchrony, and…
