Complex Trauma and the Mid Frontal Cortex
Have you ever tried to reason with someone when their trauma is triggered? They are likely to be thinking in only one direction, and may have a difficult time seeing things accurately or from different angles.
Complex Trauma shuts down the function of the mid-frontal cortex - the part of the brain that is responsible for “flexible response”. This response allows someone to see multiple things at one time, and weigh out options - sorting through one at a time, prioritizing and going through a selection process.
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