Sublime

The stress response is mediated by the hormone cortisol, and insecurely attached children are disadvantaged by having too much of it circulating. High levels of cortisol have been associated with depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, eating disorders, and alcoholism. Too much cortisol can damage parts of the brain responsible for retrieving

result of difficult past experiences or learning. A symptom-based treatment plan that anticipates the need for a comprehensive Phase Two; anticipates further exploration of specific target memories related to the presenting issues; includes a plan to target (currently unnamed) central memories implicated in the development and maintenance of the

As responsible adults with sufficient knowledge, we have the power to take control of ourselves.

Many survivors feel: • Bad, dirty, or ashamed • Powerless, like a victim • Different from other people • That there’s something wrong deep down inside • That if people really knew them, they’d leave Some survivors: • Hate themselves • Feel immobilized or can’t get motivated • Are unable to protect themselves in dangerous situations • Have

Psychological problems occur when our internal signals don’t work, when our maps don’t lead us where we need to go, when we are too paralyzed to move, when our actions do not correspond to our needs, or when our relationships break down. Every brain structure that I discuss has a role to play in these essential functions, and as we will see, trauma

Are traumatized people condemned to seek refuge in what is familiar? If so, why, and is it possible to help them become attached to places and activities that are safe and pleasurable?