“traumatized people find themselves reenacting some aspect of the trauma scene in disguised form, without realizing what they are doing….There” — Jon Krakauer Copy Share Image
The single most important issue for traumatized people is to find a sense of safety in their own bodies, — Bessel van der Kolk Copy Share Image
“We are traumatized people. And nothing else has trauma’s power to deform the mind and heart.” — Jonathan Safran Foer Copy Share Image
It's insulting when outsiders come in and tell a traumatized people what it will take for them to heal... People who have… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are… — Bessel van der Kolk Copy Share Image
“Changes in Meaning: Finally, chronically traumatized people lose faith that good things can happen and people can be kind and trustworthy. They… — Suzette Boon Copy Share Image
“Organizations like the UN do a lot of good, but there are certain basic realities they never seem to grasp ...Maybe the… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
“Highly traumatized and chronically neglected or abused individuals are dominated by the immobilization/shutdown system. On the other hand, acutely traumatized people (often… — Peter A. Levine Copy Share Image
“In response to threat and injury, animals, including humans, execute biologically based, non-conscious action patterns that prepare them to meet the threat… — Peter A. Levine Copy Share Image
“So what you've actually got is traumatized children. When children are traumatized that affects how they feel about themselves, which is deeply… — Gabor Maté Copy Share Image
