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- The Gift of Neuroplasticity
Your brain changes all of the time. What was once described merely as learning now has a neuro- label: neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is notion that mental experiences and mindfulness can change the actual structure and function of the brain. The idea of neuroplasticity is good news because it means we can change and grow up until our very last days of existence. It can also be bad news if we don’t attempt to direct our brain toward experiences that will change our brain for the better. ***to read more***
what I found interesting … is how many people do not know the difference between trauma & stress . And while it’s true - everyone has different degrees of trauma & no matter the degree … or the nature - those that have … will experience it like a thumb print - unique to many variables - personality & chemical make up & … support system etc etc
… Though in this video 7 major impacts are listed
While all individuals need boundaries - all will need to take an honest look and see how to address .
are the only person who has experienced trauma the way they
Many people have so done so much work - all others will readily notice
is their level of compassion & joy and respect for life.
Link
8 min video
Trauma happens to everyone,
but the way you respond
to it determines its impact on your brain
and body.
From his years of experience as a physician and addiction recovery expert, Dr. Gabor Maté has identified 7 major impacts that trauma has on a person. In this video, Gabor explains what the 7 impacts of trauma are. In the full series Healing Trauma & Addiction, he goes more in-depth about the impacts of trauma and how to heal from them. Gabor Maté describes trauma as more than just an external event; it is an internal wound that constricts and diminishes emotional and psychological functioning. He famously states, "Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside of you as a result of what happens to you." This inner wound profoundly impacts individuals in seven key ways:
- Separation of Self –Trauma creates a disconnection from one's authentic self and inner instincts, causing individuals to lose trust in their own gut feelings and intuition, which are vital for navigating life.
- Disconnection from Other People – Trauma often leads to feelings of isolation and an inability to trust others. This disconnection fosters a sense of loneliness and difficulty forming meaningful, secure relationships.
- Altered Worldview – Trauma skews perception, leading individuals to see the world through a negative or fearful lens. This altered worldview makes it hard to trust life, people, or future outcomes.
- Lifelong Pain – Trauma is a wound that persists until it is properly addressed. It continues to affect a person emotionally and psychologically throughout their life, creating ongoing pain that must be faced for healing to occur.
- Cognitive Development – Trauma can impair cognitive development, particularly in children. It affects the brain's ability to process information, focus, and make decisions, leading to long-term challenges in learning and personal growth.
- Personal Shame – Trauma often instills deep feelings of shame, causing individuals to feel fundamentally flawed or unworthy. This personal shame can lead to self-loathing and a belief that they are not deserving of love or success.
- Difficulty Being Present – Trauma makes it hard to live in the present moment. Individuals may constantly relive past experiences, reacting to the past instead of engaging fully in the present, which keeps them from moving forward. These impacts reveal how deeply trauma shapes both the inner and outer lives of individuals, and Maté emphasizes the importance of addressing these wounds to reclaim emotional and psychological health.
“In 1998, Martin Seligman, then president of the American Psychological Association, announced that it was finally time to shift the traditional approach to psychology and start to focus more on the positive side of the curve. That we needed to study what works, not just what is broken.” – Shawn Achor
“For untold generations, we have been led to believe that happiness orbited around success. That if we work hard enough, we will be successful, and only if we are successful will we become happy. The opposite is true.” – Shawn Achor
“By changing the fulcrum of our mindset and lengthening our lever of possibility, we change what is possible. It’s not the weight of the world that determines what we can accomplish. It is our fulcrum and lever.” – Shawn Achor
“When we reconnect ourselves with the pleasure of the ‘means,’ as opposed to only focusing on the ‘ends,’ we adopt a mindset more conducive not only to enjoyment, but to better results.” – Shawn Achor
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