NR 605 WEEK 7 FINAL STUDY GUIDE -
TRAUMA
What part of the brain is this?
Responsible for: Higher mental functions
Core functions: Regulating attention, feelings, and desires, complex reasoning,
abstract thoughts, imagination, language, empathy
Basic "need": Connection and attachment to others
When need is met: We feel LOVE
When need is not met: We experience HEARTACHE
Primate/Human Brain (Cortex)
What part of the brain is this?
Responsible for: Feelings and memory formation
Core functions: Emotions, learning and memory, reward/motivation
Basic "need": Satisfaction and approaching rewards
When need is met: We feel CONTENTMENT
When need is not met: We experience FRUSTRATION
Mammalian Brain (Subcortical region)
What part of the brain is this? Responsible for: Survival and maintenance
Core functions: Regulating heartbeat, breathing, and other vital organs
Basic "need": Safety and avoiding harm
When need is met: We feel PEACE
When need is not met: We experience FEAR
Reptilian Brain (Brain stem and cerebellum)
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma?
amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
, Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? alarm system for stressful events?
amygdala
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? assists with learning, including
memories about safety and danger?
hippocampus
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? controls behavior and emotion?
prefrontal cortex
During a ______, a cascade of neurobiological events occurs that disrupts the
limbic system, amygdala, orbitofrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate gyrus
traumatic event
The _______ or "fear center" of the brain stores the physical impact of negative
emotions. When the _________ is activated during a traumatic experience, it
interferes with the _____________, which is involved with the recall of
memory. This activation causes the __________ to function less effectively, and
the brain goes into survival mode.
amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
The client is HYPERaroused.
The muscles are tense and full of energy, but can't release it.
In this stage, there are similar levels of sympathetic and parasympathetic
activation.
Increased heart rate/blood pressure.
The client might say, "I feel stuck," "I can't move," or "I feel like I am encased in
cement."
Eyes widen.
The body is ready to return to fight/ flight as soon as the threat passes.
Freeze (feigned death)
TRAUMA
What part of the brain is this?
Responsible for: Higher mental functions
Core functions: Regulating attention, feelings, and desires, complex reasoning,
abstract thoughts, imagination, language, empathy
Basic "need": Connection and attachment to others
When need is met: We feel LOVE
When need is not met: We experience HEARTACHE
Primate/Human Brain (Cortex)
What part of the brain is this?
Responsible for: Feelings and memory formation
Core functions: Emotions, learning and memory, reward/motivation
Basic "need": Satisfaction and approaching rewards
When need is met: We feel CONTENTMENT
When need is not met: We experience FRUSTRATION
Mammalian Brain (Subcortical region)
What part of the brain is this? Responsible for: Survival and maintenance
Core functions: Regulating heartbeat, breathing, and other vital organs
Basic "need": Safety and avoiding harm
When need is met: We feel PEACE
When need is not met: We experience FEAR
Reptilian Brain (Brain stem and cerebellum)
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma?
amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
, Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? alarm system for stressful events?
amygdala
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? assists with learning, including
memories about safety and danger?
hippocampus
Name 3 parts of the brain that store trauma? controls behavior and emotion?
prefrontal cortex
During a ______, a cascade of neurobiological events occurs that disrupts the
limbic system, amygdala, orbitofrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate gyrus
traumatic event
The _______ or "fear center" of the brain stores the physical impact of negative
emotions. When the _________ is activated during a traumatic experience, it
interferes with the _____________, which is involved with the recall of
memory. This activation causes the __________ to function less effectively, and
the brain goes into survival mode.
amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex
The client is HYPERaroused.
The muscles are tense and full of energy, but can't release it.
In this stage, there are similar levels of sympathetic and parasympathetic
activation.
Increased heart rate/blood pressure.
The client might say, "I feel stuck," "I can't move," or "I feel like I am encased in
cement."
Eyes widen.
The body is ready to return to fight/ flight as soon as the threat passes.
Freeze (feigned death)
