Trauma and the Brain: Impacts and Interventions with Stephanie Ryall

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Stephanie Ryall is back for another episode on the podcast and this time she's talking about trauma and the brain. She discusses the impacts trauma can have on the brain as well as various interventions for trauma healing. I learned so much in this episode. I hope you enjoy!

Topics covered in today's episode include:

1. What is trauma

2. Cover up disorders and protector parts

3. The negative impact of isolation after trauma and the positive impact of support and connection after trauma

4. Trauma as a mind-body disconnection

5. Vagus nerve

6. Power of gratitude

7. Importance of the heart and the autonomic nervous system

8. Three main networks in the brain and how they're impacted by trauma

9. How unresolved trauma can mimic ADHD and OCD symptoms

10. Why people with trauma can thrive in chaos

11. Interventions for trauma healing

Stephanie is a licensed professional counselor, a nationally certified counselor, a board certified neurotherapist, and a quantitative EEG diplomate in candidacy. She specializes in making mental health measurable using the EEG and using brain training techniques to help clients without medication, and combines this with psychotherapy and Christian counseling when applicable. She is also the founder of Right Mind Wellness Center in Cincinnati Ohio.

Stephanie Ryall Resources:

Website: https://www.rightmindwellnesscenter.org/

Text: [phone]

Instagram: @rightmindwellnesscenter

Email: [email protected]

Natalie Deering Resources:

Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Email: [email protected]

Call/Text: [phone]

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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