Last Updated on June 3, 2023
Trauma affects everyone. You may have experienced a traumatic event yourself, or it may have happened to a loved one. However, many people are not aware of how trauma may permanently affect their behavior, and how it can come back to haunt them in the future.
In this post, you will find 5 TED talks on trauma that will change your life. It includes eye-opening videos about the long-term effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and inspiration for resilience and healing.
TED Talk #1: Understanding PTSD’s Effects on Brain, Body, and Emotions
Janet Seahorn, Ph.D. has researched and studied the effects of trauma on the brain and how it can impact changes in the brain’s neural network. In this informative TED talk, she goes in-depth about how society needs to understand the shocking and long-lasting effects of excessive or extreme trauma and how it changes the behaviors in our brains, body, and emotions.
TED Talk #2: How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
Here, pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the stress from repeated abuse, neglect and the pressure of parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse have a real impact on brain development. This condition continues to develop throughout life so those who have suffered severe trauma are much more likely to suffer from several medical conditions.
TED Talk #3: What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience
Charles Hunt helps build unbreakable spirits and cultivate resiliency for those who, like him, wish to live, do, and be better. In this inspiring TED talk, he shares his own story about trauma, and how he survived and found resilience while explaining that resilience is one of the most important traits to develop because it’s critical to happiness and success.
TED Talk #4: Breaking the Silence About Childhood Trauma
Dani Bostick is a teacher with prior experience as a mental health counselor and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She has unique insight into the impact of trauma on students and the importance of trauma-informed classrooms, which she shares in this life-changing TED talk.
TED Talk #5: Good Relationships Are the Key to Healing Trauma
Clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Treisman works globally, with different groups from adopted children to former child soldiers to survivors of the Rwandan Genocide. In this eye-opening TED talk, she explains the importance of building good relationships and effective systems to understand and heal trauma.
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I am going to take a look into these today thanks for shairng
Awesome, I hope you enjoy the TED talks!
My trauma was due to my son being murdered, it was totally unexpected . it has affected my life in ways that no mother,father,or sibling should ever have to deal with , it was horrible and not resolved yet. if you have some insight please share with me.
I am so sorry to hear about the unimaginable pain you’ve been through due to the tragic loss of your son. Dealing with such a traumatic event is undoubtedly one of the most difficult challenges anyone can face. The suddenness and violence of his passing must have left you with a complex mix of emotions that can be incredibly hard to process. If you have not already, seeking professional help can provide guidance in coping, and connecting with support groups might offer comfort through shared experiences. Also, remembering and honoring your son’s life in meaningful ways can be part of the healing process. Whether it’s creating a memorial, participating in a charity event, dedicating acts of kindness to his memory, or finding other ways to celebrate his life. Please know that you’re not alone in your pain, and there are people and resources available to help you navigate this❤️