Trauma, the brain, and attachment: An introduction

Building our understanding of trauma, the brain, and attachment helps us be better positioned to provide healing environments for children who have experienced relational trauma.

This video takes an introductory look at some key areas including:

  • The lower and upper parts of the brain
  • The Amygdala ‘guard dog’ and fight, flight, freeze response
  • Understanding behaviour as communication
  • Attachment theory and disorganised attachment

Keep exploring these topics further:


If you are a Children’s or Youth Ministry leader who wants to build your teams’ understanding of a trauma-informed approach, our Trauma-informed Training is designed to empower your team with greater knowledge and practical strategies to ensure your programs are safe and inclusive for all children and young people. Find out more and request the training at the link below.

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