The Neuroscience of Trauma and Dissociation with Dr. Lauren Lebois

THE NEUROSCIENCE OF TRAUMA AND DISSOCIATION WITH DR. LAUREN LEBOIS In this episode of the How We Can Heal podcast, host Lisa Danylchuk welcomes Dr. Lauren Lebois, a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in trauma and dissociation. They discuss the neurobiology of PTSD, dissociation, and DID, highlighting key brain regions and their functions. Dr. Lebois shares insights from her research, the importance of neuroplasticity, and the vital role of repair in healing. They also delve into indigenous perspectives on trauma and the upcoming DID course at Harvard. The episode captures the complexity of trauma recovery and emphasizes the transformative power of understanding and treating dissociation.  00:52 Sponsorship Acknowledgment 02:10 Introducing Dr. Lauren Lebois 03:41 Personal Connection and Parenting 04:57 Dr. Labois' Journey into Trauma Research 08:54 Understanding PTSD and Dissociation 13:08 Functional and Structural Brain Changes 24:09 Yoga for Trauma Online Training Program 25:35 Complexity of Brain Models 28:48 Goldilocks and Trauma: Finding Balance 29:12 Bridging the Gap: Tools for Trauma Recovery 29:27 Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress and Dissociation 30:35 The Brain's Adaptability and Neuroplasticity 31:02 Recognizing Progress in Healing 31:58 Gesture and Learning: Insights from Research 33:32 Indigenous Perspectives on Trauma and Soul Loss 35:52 Current Research on Trauma and Dissociation 42:22 Parenting with a Trauma-Informed Lens 44:21 Music and Memory: Personal Reflections 48:18 Resources and Further Learning 51:41 Maintaining Hope and Humor in Challenging Work54:02 Conclusion and Gratitude  ---For more info about Lauren's work visit: https://www.ddtrp.com/ To learn about McLean and Harvard Medical School’s Inaugural Conference on DID visit:https://cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/stronger-together-dissociative-identity-disorder/agenda ---This episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).  The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs.  Visit https://cfas.isst-d.org/ to access educational offerings for both professionals and non-professionals  To learn more and become a member, visit: https://www.isst-d.org/Support the show