Understanding Trauma and the Brain
How Trauma Changes the Brain and Nervous System
Many people believe trauma only affects someone immediately after a frightening or overwhelming experience.
Why Longer Trauma Sessions Can Work Differently Than Weekly Therapy
Longer trauma therapy sessions do not work differently simply because they are longer.
They can create opportunities for deeper nervous system engagement, sustained trauma processing, and adaptive information integration that may be difficult to achieve within shorter, weekly interrupted sessions.
For some people, the issue is not a lack of motivation, insight, or effort. The issue may be whether there is enough uninterrupted time for the brain and nervous system to…