Research now shows that PTSD is in the head – the traumatized brain is remarkably different than it was prior to the trauma.
Attention, perception, and memory are radically altered in the fear-based brain. Recovery measures that focus on re-setting the emotional brain to respond appropriately to danger and to recover its capacity to experience safety and relaxation have been found to be the most effective. Resetting the brain includes developing self-compassion, awakening parts of the body where memories are stored, transforming the brain by installing new “software,” and cultivating honesty, courage, and humility to do the work of recovery. Well-designed ceremonies that acknowledge the losses and allows people to re-visit the distress without re-living it helps integrate acute and chronic stress and trauma.
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4 CEs available Program Info and CE Instructions Board Approvals valid 1/1/18 - 12/31/18 Board Approvals valid 1/1/19 - 12/31/19