Consciousness is the healer, because trauma causes disconnection and shutting down

Trauma results in a shutdown of various centers within individuals, leading to a lack of conscious activity in those areas. This disconnection affects the feeling, emotional, and thinking centers, pushing them into an unconscious state where automatic behaviors take over. As a consequence, traumatic imprints form, leading to irrational patterns upon the eventual reactivation of these centers. The key to healing lies in reintroducing consciousness to these dormant areas. A process of revisiting memories associated with trauma is essential for healing, as it allows individuals to engage with their experience of unconsciousness, providing an opportunity to confront and understand these profound shocks. Reestablishing conscious engagement is critical in addressing and healing trauma effectively.