You’re NOT Crazy: The Neurological Impact of Trauma

Today MK describes the neurological impact of trauma to take away stigmas around survivors being called or feeling CRAZY. Survivors of trauma often find themselves “stuck” in states of hyperarousal, feeling on edge and high alert even in situations that may seem comfortable to others, dealing with constant stomach or headaches even when they’re doing everything they can to feel healthy, and being triggered by elements in their daily life as they just try to make it by. These experiences are also often minimized, invalidated, and even simply misunderstood by those who have not experienced trauma or been educated on these topics. Without trauma-informed practices, it can be difficult for survivors to seek the help and sometimes justice that they deserve. Even survivors themselves might not understand the impact that trauma can have on their bodies, including their nervous system and brain simply because there is a lack of education around these topics!!!

Topics include:

• Audience Q&A


• An overview of the limbic system and nervous systems, including their functions during and after trauma (the meaning behind “fight or flight”)


• Normalizing trauma responses and behaviors instead of labeling them as “crazy”


• The scientific reasoning behind trauma responses that explain “why you didn’t fight back” or “don’t remember” aspects of your trauma (including when trying to report an assault)

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