In "Reconsidering the Nature of Trauma," Bonnie Badenoch explores the nuanced understanding of trauma beyond overt catastrophic events, focusing on everyday experiences that leave lasting imprints on our nervous systems. Through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology, Badenoch illustrates how seemingly minor, unacknowledged experiences, especially those lacking supportive interpersonal responses, can accumulate and become deeply embedded as trauma in our embodied brains. The narrative follows young Mandy’s preschool day to exemplify how ordinary distress can linger and shape future expectations of the world. The article emphasizes the essential role of relationships in co-regulating and integrating these experiences to foster resilience, suggesting that the roots of trauma lie more in the absence of relational support during distress rather than the events themselves.

  • Understand the concept of trauma as presented by Bonnie Badenoch, emphasizing its relational and accumulative nature.

  • Recognize the role of interpersonal neurobiology in the development and healing of trauma.

  • Identify how everyday experiences, when unsupported, can contribute to long-term trauma.

  • Analyze the importance of co-regulation and relational support in mitigating traumatic impacts on the nervous system.

  • Evaluate the societal and cultural factors that influence the prevalence and recognition of trauma.

  • Apply the principles of interpersonal neurobiology to therapeutic practices, focusing on creating supportive, relational environments for trauma healing.

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    2. Reconsidering the Nature of Trauma (Part 1)

    3. Reconsidering the Nature of Trauma (Part 2)

    1. The Neuropsychotherapist Volume 6 Issue 4

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Early Developmental Childhood Trauma. Somatic / Psyche

Paul Stone

I enjoyed these descriptions of things I have been in the process of learning over the past decade. These are excellent formats for sharing very powerful inf...

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I enjoyed these descriptions of things I have been in the process of learning over the past decade. These are excellent formats for sharing very powerful information and resources. Thanks

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It attracted my attention.

Rod Lind

Refreshingly clear/coherent, loaded with down-to-earth examples. Learning more of the left/right brain function was very useful to me.

Refreshingly clear/coherent, loaded with down-to-earth examples. Learning more of the left/right brain function was very useful to me.

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