A fascinating study that looks at the benefits of playing a video game (Tetris) after a traumatic experience. The research stems from the idea that playing Tetris could block the consolidation of traumatic memories so they do not 'flash back' later on. Link to research paper: Trauma
Psychological Trauma, the Body and the Brain…
A short excerpt discussing the parts of the brain that are most relevant to the essential understanding of trauma: the cortex (the thinking center of the brain) and the Iimbic system (the emotional and survival center of the brain). Link to excerpt: How Does Psychological Trauma Affect the Body and the Brain
Psychological Trauma: a historical perspective…
The presented article considers a paradign shift in the way in which psychological trauma is conceived and managed. Link to research paper: PsychologicalTrauma