Why Survivors of Trauma Feel and Act the Way They …

[Pages:45]Why Survivors of Trauma Feel and Act the Way They Do: Understanding the Neurobiology of

Trauma

Janine M. D'Anniballe, Ph.D. jdanniballe@ Director of Community Services and TraumaInformed Care, Mental Health Partners, Boulder CO

The Stress-Trauma Continuum

Normal Situational Traumatic

What is Trauma?

? Physical, sexual abuse, neglect ? Domestic violence ? Stalking ? Chronic marginalization ? School or gang violence ? Divorce/custody battle ? Losses ? Immigration ? War ? Natural Disasters ? Severe motor vehicle accidents ? Witnessing or hearing about any of the above

Trauma Symptoms as Adaptations

? Substance abuse ? Indiscriminant sexual behavior ? Self-harm and suicidal gestures ? Dissociation ? Fighting ? Continued contact with the abuser ? The freeze response ? Avoidance or withdrawal ? Eating disorders ? Engaging in high risk behaviors

Neurobiology of Trauma

Synaptic Activity

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