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Neurobiology Of Trauma, Julie L. Valentine, Linda Mabey, Leslie Miles
Neurobiology Of Trauma, Julie L. Valentine, Linda Mabey, Leslie Miles
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- The neurobiology of trauma can affect the functioning of the brain with lasting consequences.
- The body's hormonal response to trauma affects the encoding of memory.
- Acute stress disorder (ASD) can result following trauma and can develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if symptoms last for more than 1 month.
- Trauma can cause immediate symptoms, such as tonic immobility and dissociation, and may lead to chronic symptoms oof depression and anxiety.
- Exposure to trauma can cause physical health problems.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy treatment options following traumatic exposure are available.
- Providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care to victims of trauma helps their healing process.
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