{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Trauma: Can Your Brain Actually Change Back? (Part 2)","description":"Ever wonder why you keep repeating the same painful patterns even when you know better? Trauma therapist Laurel Vander Torn reveals that trauma is more than a single event \u2013 it\u2019s a disconnect between what your mind knows and what your body feels. This disconnect can leave you stuck in a constant state of hyper\u2011vigilance, poor sleep, appetite changes and messy relationships. She introduces the \u201cwindow of tolerance,\u201d the sweet spot where you can think, feel and act without dissociating or feeling like you\u2019re vibrating out of your skin. You\u2019ll also learn why people\u2011pleasing and other complex trauma responses were once survival strategies but can become maladaptive in adulthood. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/ Learn more about Laurel: https:\/\/www.laureltherapy.net\/laurel-van-der-toorn Laurel explains that trauma literally rewires your brain by making you more sensitive to threats, but neuroplasticity means you can change it back. By practicing new behaviors and experiencing positive reactions, clients gradually take up space and discover freedom. She shifts the focus from shame to curiosity and self\u2011compassion, and she stresses the importance of a strong, trusting relationship with a trauma\u2011informed therapist who can guide you through modalities like EMDR, cognitive\u2011behavioral therapy, somatic techniques and internal family systems. \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Introduction & What Is Trauma? 02:30 \u2013 People\u2011Pleaser Survival Strategies & Complex Trauma 05:45 \u2013 Breaking the Pattern & Closing the Loop 09:50 \u2013 Trauma Changes the Brain & Neuroplasticity 13:40 \u2013 From Shame to Curiosity & Self\u2011Compassion 16:50 \u2013 Trauma Therapy & Treatment Modalities 20:30 \u2013 Trauma, Mental Health & Addiction Recovery 24:50 \u2013 Self\u2011Healing Tools: Positive Memories, Movement & Breathing 33:40 \u2013 Holding Hope & Moving Forward \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: What is trauma and why does it feel like your body and mind are living in different realities? How can you tell if you\u2019re having a trauma response or just reacting to current stress? Why do people\u2011pleasing and other survival strategies persist long after childhood? What is the \u201cwindow of tolerance,\u201d and how can you stay within it? How does complex trauma affect relationships and make familiar patterns hard to break? Does trauma really change your brain, and can neuroplasticity help you heal? How do you shift from shame and self\u2011blame to curiosity and self\u2011compassion? What should you look for in a trauma therapist, and what are the main treatment modalities like EMDR and somatic therapy? How are trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction interconnected, and what\u2019s the order of operations for healing? Can healing trauma reduce the symptoms of anxiety, depression or substance\u2011use disorders? What are some simple trauma release exercises and somatic practices you can use at home? How can movement, such as cardio or strength training, help process trauma stored in the body? What are the best coping strategies for managing trauma triggers in public, like box breathing or the dive technique? How can you rebuild safe, healthy relationships after childhood trauma? Is there hope for a better life after complex trauma, and how do you hold onto that hope? #traumahealing #mentalhealth #addictionrecovery ","author_name":"RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2530407","html":"