Discover How Trauma Rewires the Brain

Discover How Trauma Rewires the Brain #neuroscience #psychology #trauma Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Visit our sponsor https://privatelabelworkbooks.com The Neurobiological Impact of Psychological Trauma: Understanding the Impact of #Trauma on the Brain #ptsd #NCMHCE 📢SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to get notified when new videos are uploaded. 💲 CEU Course https://allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/1169/c/ Unlimited CEUs $59 based on these videos at allceus.com Introduction and overview of trauma and the HPA axis – 00:00 Defining trauma and its impact on individuals – 00:33 Differentiating between trauma and traumatic injury – 01:06 Overview of the HPA axis and its role in stress response – 01:38 Research on PTSD and physiological changes in the brain – 02:15 Neurobiological changes caused by trauma – 02:47 Effects of traumatic experiences on the hippocampus – 03:20 Individual responses to trauma and perception of stressors – 03:50 The importance of social support during trauma – 04:27 Impact of age and resilience on trauma response – 04:58 The role of social supports for children – 05:29 Trauma reactions in children and the need for support – 06:01 Reactions in people with prior trauma – 07:15 The role of hypocortisolism in trauma response – 07:48 The importance of recovery resources before trauma – 08:24 The effects of ongoing mental health issues on trauma response – 09:00 Social support during the first 24 hours after trauma – 09:35 Processing trauma and emotional support after 72 hours – 10:11 The normalcy of trauma responses – 10:44 How prolonged HPA activation affects the brain – 11:15 How cortisol impacts immune and digestive systems – 12:24 Effects of prolonged HPA activation on mood and energy – 13:36 Fatigue as a response to chronic HPA axis activation – 14:45 Managing blood sugar and glucose levels under stress – 15:49 Chronic stress leading to reduced cortisol levels – 17:28 Introduction to hypocortisolism in PTSD – 18:01 How hypocortisolism impacts energy conservation and emotional dysregulation – 18:34 Neurochemical changes and excitotoxicity in PTSD – 19:40 Effect of glutamate on memory and learning – 20:47 Norepinephrine’s role in hypervigilance and memory encoding – 21:51 How ketamine interacts with NMDA receptors to reduce stress – 22:56 Glutamate’s harmful effects and hippocampal shrinkage – 24:10 Endogenous opioids in PTSD and emotional numbing – 24:45 Naltrexone’s potential in treating dissociation – 25:50 Risks of opioid addiction in PTSD patients – 26:53 Reduced hippocampal volume as a feature of PTSD – 27:30 Hyperactivation of the amygdala in response to trauma cues – 28:10 Impact of early childhood trauma on brain development – 29:13 HPA axis dysfunction as a predictor of PTSD – 31:00 How early trauma alters neurobiological responses – 32:00 Chronic HPA axis activation and its effects – 32:35 Dysregulation of neurotransmitters in PTSD – 33:43 Norepinephrine’s influence on trauma responses – 34:49 Serotonin’s role in emotional regulation – 35:20 The complexity of serotonin receptors in PTSD – 35:53 Glutamate and NMDA receptors in trauma recovery – 38:11 Excitotoxicity and brain cell damage from stress – 38:43 Neuroplasticity and trauma recovery – 39:14 Endogenous opioids’ role in trauma-related dissociation – 41:29 Self-medication with opioids in trauma survivors – 42:01 Neurobiological effects of PTSD on the hippocampus – 42:38 Functional changes in brain structures from trauma – 43:46 Borderline personality disorder and emotional dysregulation – 44:55 How hippocampal shrinkage may contribute to PTSD vulnerability – 46:03 The amygdala’s hypersensitivity in PTSD – 47:09 Effects of prenatal stress on brain development – 48:14 Chronic stress exposure and its lasting impact on brain function – 49:19 Resilience and neuroplasticity in trauma recovery – 49:54 Heightened emotional reactivity in trauma survivors – 50:30 Strategies for emotional regulation in PTSD – 51:10 Mindfulness and cognitive restructuring in trauma treatment – 51:44 The importance of proper nutrition, sleep, and circadian rhythm – 52:15 The effect of caffeine and nicotine on stress responses – 52:50 Understanding the brain’s energy conservation mechanisms – 53:20 Emotional reactivity and trauma prevention – 54:30 Early intervention to prevent trauma’s long-term effects – 55:20