The Body Keeps the Score

To change or modify something

Trauma fundamentally alters one's perception.

transformmodifyadjust

To become aware of (something) through the senses

Trauma can alter how individuals perceive reality.

perceiving

A roughly almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions

The amygdala, responsible for detecting danger, can become overly reactive.

braincerebral hemisphereprefrontal cortexhippocampus

Relating to or characterized by a sudden, intense onset or short duration

Acute pain requires immediate attention.

Chronic

Actions or feelings evoked by a specific stimulus or event

The body remembers the trauma through altered stress responses.

reactionsreflexesrepliescountermeasures

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche

The therapy aims to address the somatic symptoms of anxiety.

bodilyphysical

Not providing adequate or appropriate adjustment to the environment or situation

These responses are the body's way of protecting itself from perceived threats, but they can also become maladaptive.

dysfunctionalunhealthycounterproductive

causing great suffering, worry, or pain

The news was deeply distressing.

upsettingtraumatic

A mental process which causes a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory and sense of identity

The patient reported experiencing dissociation during the traumatic event.

depersonalizationderealization

actions taken to improve a situation, especially a medical disorder

early interventions can prevent long-term problems

treatmenttherapyremediation

To change the way the brain is wired, creating new neural pathways

Practices such as mindfulness can help rewire the brain.

neuroplasticityneural pathways

The medical care, therapy, or interventions provided to a patient to manage or cure a disease, condition, or injury

Van der Kolk presents a comprehensive approach to recovery that transcends traditional treatments.

therapiesinterventionsmedical careremedies