<p>In this video, I explain why trauma-trained brains cling to familiar patterns, even when they hurt and why willpower alone can’t create real change. You’ll learn how survival responses override your intentions and what it actually takes to retrain your brain for safety, choice, and progress.</p>

In this video, I explain why trauma-trained brains cling to familiar patterns, even when they hurt and why willpower alone can’t create real change. You’ll learn how survival responses override your intentions and what it actually takes to retrain your brain for safety, choice, and progress.

#102  Why your trauma and PTSD brain works against you.

The Trauma Recovery School Podcasts examines everyday anxiety that can affect most of us at some point in our lives, but did you realise your anxiety may have been caused by a specific traumatic event in the past? These insightful and interesting discussions look at the relationship between trauma, anxiety, stress and what can be done to tackle the intrusive thoughts and the ‘anxiety spiral’ so many of us experience.

Bonita Ackerman du Preez, Founder of The Trauma Recovery School is an award-winning master trauma recovery therapist, trainer and coach specialising in anxiety, stress, PTSD, confidence, and resilience. 
Bonita utilises the unique Integrated Trauma System to provide support, education and understanding regarding trauma-related anxiety. 
These podcasts are especially designed to help take you from anxiety to awareness and beyond.

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The Trauma Recovery School Podcasts examines everyday anxiety that can affect most of us at some point in our lives, but did you realise your anxiety may have been caused by a specific traumatic event in the past? These insightful and interesting discussions look at the relationship between trauma, anxiety, stress and what can be done to tackle the intrusive thoughts and the ‘anxiety spiral’ so many of us experience. Bonita Ackerman du Preez, Founder of The Trauma Recovery School is an award-winning master trauma recovery therapist, trainer and coach specialising in anxiety, stress, PTSD, confidence, and resilience. Bonita utilises the unique Integrated Trauma System to provide support, education and understanding regarding trauma-related anxiety. These podcasts are especially designed to help take you from anxiety to awareness and beyond.

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