Dealing with Trauma Pt. 2

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

This Brain People Podcast episode explores how avoidance becomes the biggest barrier to trauma recovery. The hosts explain why withdrawal feels natural yet harmful, and offer guidance on processing experiences, connecting with others, and finding meaning—empowering listeners with tools for healing and resilience.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:15:35

Questions

1. What analogy did the speakers use to describe how trauma can cause someone to withdraw?

A cat hiding in a closet A bird flying away from its nest A dog hiding under a bush to lick its wounds A fish swimming to deeper waters

2. What analogy was used to explain trauma recovery as organizing and storing experiences?

Building a house brick by brick Repairing a broken mirror Filing scattered papers back into a cabinet Rewinding a damaged tape

3. According to the podcast, what is considered the number one barrier to overcoming trauma?

Avoidance Memory loss Anger Insomnia

4. What key action did the speakers emphasize to counter unhealthy avoidance?

Avoiding people and places linked to the trauma Talking about and processing the trauma Engaging in constant distraction Ignoring emotions

5. Why does the brain tend to relive trauma through memories and nightmares?

To block out positive thoughts To punish the individual Because sleep is disrupted by external noise Because the brain is trying to make sense of the experience

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