Change Quote by Bessel A. van der Kolk
““trauma produces actual physiological changes, including a recalibration of the brain’s alarm system, an increase in stress hormone activity, and alterations in the system that filters relevant information from irrelevant””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Body Keeps the Score, 2014
Trauma rewires the brain’s alarm system, raises stress hormones, and changes how relevant information is filtered, producing lasting physiological effects.
In simple terms: Trauma changes brain and stress responses.
Key Takeaway
Seek healing for trauma‑induced changes.
Themes
trauma
neuroscience
stress response
Mood
empathetic
clinical
Type
educational
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- mind‑body practices
- stress reduction techniques
Key Concepts
neuroplasticity
psychophysiology
memory processing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does trauma affect daily focus?
- What practices restore healthy filtering?
A Different Perspective
Recovery can be slow and non‑linear.
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