The effects of trauma on the nervous system
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The effects of trauma on the nervous system

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A one-page visual to help workers explain how trauma affects nervous system functioning, prompt conversations to build awareness and help people identify practical regulation strategies when needed.

Adapted from: Siegel D.J, The developing mind: how relationships and the brain interact to shape who we are. 2nd ed. New York: Guilford Press; 2012.

 

 

SUGGESTED CITATION:Insight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. The effects of trauma on the nervous system. 2025. Available from: www.insight.qld.edu.au 
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