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Tai's avatar

Great article showcasing how even seemingly innocuous incidents profoundly affect the nervous system. As I have become more familiar with research developments and the pop science around trauma, the more unsatisfied I am with the word and how it confuses the layperson. I wonder if we'll ever find new languaging that makes the topic more approachable. Even the distinction 'big T' versus 'little t' trauma, while useful, still requires some explanation.

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Rik's avatar

Thanks Tai. I agree, the language isn't ideal. Hopefully we can work towards less laypersons :)

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randy's avatar

Very interesting Rik. I recently listened to a podcast with a therapist who talked about large “T” and small “T” and how people minimize small trauma in their lives because they think it's nothing but it can end up being the underlying cause to many larger issues. Really cool to get your take on it.

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Rik's avatar

Sounds interesting Randy! What was the podcast (episode)?

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randy's avatar

I should have put if in my last comment. Here is the link. The podcast is Manhood Restored. It's a Christian podcast. I know one of the hosts through a friend and they actually had me on an episode recently to discuss why it's so hard to believe. So I was listening to some of their older episodes. I actually know this therapist and hope to have him on my podcast eventually. The entire episode isn't about trauma but they discuss it.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tLZRXexTDvT3jeFlBNk2d?si=R5RZaIUiSymPZVInh8vzBg

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John Nicholas's avatar

Enjoyed this one, Rik. Main takeaway for me - we're capable of suppressing/ hiding small traumas so we don't even know they're impacting us. Interested to hear more about IFS.

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Rik's avatar

Thanks John. Great takeaway. Planning to write more about IFS in the future!

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Sandra Yvonne's avatar

Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on trauma, Rik.

Also realizing it's time for me to start diving into learning about IFS!

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Rik's avatar

Thanks Sandra! I'll talk more about trauma next week and I'm also planning to write a bit more about IFS in the future as well. If you're interested, Richard Schwartz's book 'no bad parts' is a great primer.

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Sandra Yvonne's avatar

Thank you for sharing, ordering that book ASAP!

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