Human Stress 101: Our Nervous System In Overwhelm
Published 8/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 53m | Size: 447 MB
The surprising truth about trauma, the human nervous system ... and better stress management in a chaotic world.
What you'll learn
Surprising truths about trauma and stress
Basic (non-scary!) science about our nervous system
The 8 major human stress responses
The "socio-ecological perspective" ... and why it matters
Next steps for health and healing
Requirements
No prior knowledge needed -- just ownership of a human body is required!
Description
Are you, your loved ones, your clients, or employees more stressed than ever? Are traditional techniques and tools no longer working? Are you struggling with anxiety and overwhelm from political uproar, climate chaos, financial struggles, or world events?Guess what? You're probably having a completely healthy, sane response to unhealthy, insane circumstances! Here's the thing - trauma isn't just one horrific event. Trauma also comes from unrelenting stress like unrealistic workplace expectations or racism . or slow burns like ongoing pandemics and economic uncertainty.Better understanding how humans evolved to respond to stress, and how our body's genius keeps us safe, is eye-opening. It may change how you view yourself, other people, and the world in general! It may change how you think about stress, and how you manage it.By the end of this engaging, one-hour course, you will:Know the reality of what trauma and stress areUnderstand basic relevant, recent science on the human stress responseBe familiar with the 8 human responses to stressGain a "socioecological perspective" on stress and traumaThis course is intended for multiple audiences: beginners and seasoned "helping professionals", individuals and leaders, students and professors, BIPOC and white people, queer and cishet, and adults of all ages.
Who this course is for
Those who want to better understand and manage their stress, anxiety and overwhelm.
Human Stress 101: Our Nervous System In Overwhelm
