The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System:
Trauma activates the body’s fight-or-flight response, which can become stuck in a heightened state. This dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system leads to chronic stress, anxiety, and hypervigilance.
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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk examines how trauma reshapes the brain and body. It discusses the impact of trauma on memory and emotions and highlights healing methods like EMDR, yoga, and neurofeedback, focusing on the importance of body-centered recovery.
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