Resources

This infographic provides information on the way trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s memory. It also addresses how traumatic memory can affect not only the brain, but also the body and nervous system as well.

The window of tolerance is a concept originally developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, MD to describe the optimal zone of “arousal” for a person to function in everyday life. When a person is operating within this zone or window, they can effectively manage and cope with their emotions. For people who have experienced trauma, it is often difficult to regulate emotions and the zone of arousal where they can function effectively becomes quite narrow.

This infographic addresses how your nervous system responds to danger. According to polyvagal theory, the nervous system has three pathways it can follow in the face of a threat. By helping clients map these pathways, they can begin to identify their triggers and develop strategies for staying grounded.

This infographic describes the distinctions between the defense and the attachment systems. The Structural Dissociation Model, developed by Kathy Steele, MN, CS, Onno van der Hart, PhD, and Ellert Nijenhuis, PhD are presented in this infographic, can help us work more effectively with patients who are experiencing this.

This infographic provides 15 warning signs to assess suicidal risk. Although many are not overly alarming on their own, taken collectively they become very concerning.

This illustration helps to visualize how adversity in childhood can be complex and rooted in toxic community environments.

This infographic provides information on the implementation of the ARC model for youth in care in Quebec. The model is described and how this model can be used with youth with complex trauma is discussed.

This infographic, developed by SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI), provides information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children, and what actions can be taken to support children who experience traumatic events.

This infographic provides a better understanding of childhood interpersonal trauma, listing the related developmental sequelae.

This infographic provides potential signs that an individual needs help and may present an eating disorder.