My Trauma Brain is a free printable trauma psychoeducation resource that helps children, teenagers and adults understand how trauma affects the brain, body, emotions and behaviour. This easy-to-understand visual guide explains common trauma responses, including the brain’s alarm system, fight, flight and freeze responses, trauma memories, emotional reactions and difficulties with thinking or concentration.
Experiencing trauma, chronic stress or frightening events can affect the brain and nervous system’s response to perceived danger. People may feel anxious, overwhelmed, angry, numb, constantly alert or unable to think clearly. Understanding these reactions can help people recognise trauma triggers, make sense of their feelings and behaviours, and develop strategies for grounding, emotional regulation and calming the nervous system.
This trauma-informed poster is suitable for children, young people and adults and can support conversations around trauma, PTSD, anxiety, stress responses, mental health and trauma recovery. It can be used by social workers, therapists, counsellors, psychologists, teachers, mental health professionals, family support workers, parents and carers.
Ideal for therapy, counselling, social work, schools, mental health support and trauma-informed practice, My Trauma Brain provides an accessible way to introduce trauma and the brain, explore individual responses and identify simple coping and grounding strategies.
Download this free trauma brain poster and psychoeducation resource for use with children, teenagers or adults.
