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This is your brain

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This is your brain

Trauma 101

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Who Remembers this?

Trauma

Drugs

Can-
  • Rewire the brain
  • Affect memory formation and emotional regulation
  • trigger reward seeking behaviors

Can: Rewire the brain Impact emotional regulation & memory activate stress response

What is trauma?

Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.

Types of trauma

  • Acute
  • Chronic
  • Complex

cOMPLEX

aCUTE

cHRONIC

Repeated or prolonged exposure typically in childhood or early adulthood

  • Childhood abuse
  • Kidnapping
  • Accident
  • Bullying

Results from a single, distressing event

  • Car accident
  • Sudden loss of a loved one
  • Natural disaster
  • Physical abuse

Prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing events

  • Sexual abuse
  • Neglect
  • Combat experiences
  • Chronic illness

Approximately 25% of American children will experience at least 1 traumatic event by the age of 16

@National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The brain perceives threats and activates FIGHT, FLIGHT, or FREEZE

Amygdala: Processes fear and emotional memories.
Hippocampus: Manages memory and distinguishes between past and present.
Prefrontal Cortex: Regulates emotions and decision-making.

IMpact on education

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Difficulty concentrating and retaining information

Impaired memory and problem solving skills

Increased anxiety and emotional reactivity

Difficulty forming relationships with peers/adults

Disruptive behavior or withdrawal

Inconsistent academic performance

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