Understanding Trauma and Its Effects

What might constant feelings of being on edge indicate about your body?

• You are experiencing a growth spurt.

• You have a high metabolism.

• Your body is well-rested.

• Your body is holding onto past trauma.

How can early childhood trauma affect adults?

• It can make them immune to stress.

• It can lead to the persistence of primitive reflexes.

• It can improve their memory.

• It can enhance their reflexes.

What is one way trauma can physically manifest in the body?

• Improved digestion

• Muscle stiffness and pain

• Enhanced vision

• Increased flexibility

Which of the following is a method to help heal the nervous system?

• Ignoring the trauma

• Deep breathing exercises

• Consuming more sugar

• Avoiding all physical activity

What role does the vagus nerve play in healing from trauma?

• It decreases blood flow to the brain.

• It causes muscle spasms.

• It stimulates the parasympathetic system.

• It increases heart rate.