Trauma and the Brain: List of Techniques to Cope

Trauma can alter brain function and structure, affecting areas responsible for processing emotions, regulating stress, and storing memories.

Releasing trauma from the body involves practices such as mindfulness, yoga, and somatic experiencing, which help process and release stored tension and energy.

When trauma is triggered, the brain's alarm system activates, leading to a surge of stress hormones and physiological responses such as increased heart rate, sweating, and heightened alertness.