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What do you think of when you imagine talking through your trauma? Probably a sparse therapist office, with maybe a shelf of books and a couch. Everything is still as you discuss what happened. Right?
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What do you think of when you imagine talking through your trauma? Probably a sparse therapist office, with maybe a shelf of books and a couch. Everything is still as you discuss what happened. Right?
Recognizing trauma isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Maybe you’re wondering, “Did I experience trauma? How do I know, and should I be worried?”
Several recent studies have shown a correlation between emotional trauma and brain injury. Emotional trauma and PTSD have been shown to cause impairment and even damage to the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
We like to think of memory as a camera, capturing snapshots perfectly from our lives. And we assume that if something big happens, we’ll remember it – like replaying a video tape.
There are many tools that can help your healing journey. One of these is the ACEs Test, or Adverse Childhood Experiences Test.
You’ve probably heard about different ways to know your personality better. There’s the Myers-Briggs test, the Enneagram, and so on. Maybe you haven’t heard of attachment styles, though.