The Effects of Stress and Trauma
Neuroscience research has taught us that trauma is a biological event that affects the body. When trauma, or the stress and adversity of daily life, overwhelms the nervous system, we are thrown automatically into a fight-or-flight reaction. This takes us out of our resilient zone and can result in us feeling amped-up or shut-down. While useful in an emergency, these states can have serious negative effects on our emotions and physical health if left unaddressed over time.
Staying Well in Tough Times
Our brains are designed to keep us safe from harm. They do this so well that, sometimes, stressful events can overwhelm us long after we are safe. This can affect our learning, creativity, relationships, and even our physical health over time. Research has taught us, though, that there are ways to form new pathways in the brain that make us more resilient. Our goal is to share these simple, practical tools with others so that we can all stay healthy and connected in tough times.
Our Approach
Our resiliency educators teach about trauma, the brain, and the human nervous system in a way that people of all ages and backgrounds can understand. Our simple, teachable format is designed for anyone to learn. We have conducted hundreds of trainings for schools, mental health agencies, faith communities, and healthcare institutions, in addition to educating first responders, domestic violence and homeless shelter staff, and community organizers.
Resources for Resilience Stance on US Immigration Policy and the Separation of Parents and Children at our Borders
Resources for Resilience expresses extreme concern about the severe trauma that occurs with the separation of parents from children at our borders and endorses the statement by the American Public Health Association (APHA). Read the official APHA statement and news release by visiting their website, www.ahpa.org, or following the link below.
In our trainings, participants LEARN basic neuroscience and tools.
Guided PRACTICE is provided during training and afterward.
And ongoing practice takes us beyond resilience to THRIVE!
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Reconnect for Resilience™ Training
for Mental Health Professionals
Asheville, NC
August 24-25, 2018
Reconnect for Resilience™ Training
Asheville, NC
November 1-2, 2018
“Since learning resiliency tools, I truly am a different person. I find myself more aware of what is going on around me and within me – I take better care of myself now that I know these things. I am more understanding of those in my life – my family, friends, people I work with – even people in the grocery store or in traffic! I feel more able to actually live my life than just have it happen to me.”
Allison Sturtevant Gilliam