#125 Life in ‘Survival Mode’
With Dr Laura Wood
Danger, fear, conflict, and abuse have sadly impacted many of us, and are often a painful reality for our patients, family, and friends too. This session introduces how the incredible human brain and body adapts to threat, especially during the sensitive developmental window from before birth to around 26 years of age.
We will explore what developmental (psychological) trauma can look like, how stress and trauma can affect our biology, and how to support people living in ‘survival-mode’.
As we are all humans caring for other humans, this session aims to help us understand both ourselves and others better.
Dr Laura Wood
Laura Wood is a paediatrician with special interest in human trafficking, childhood trauma recovery and health justice. She is the Research Director and Child & Family Lead at VITA, a clinician-led organisation dedicated to advancing the health and public health approach to human trafficking.
Laura is completing her PhD in human trafficking and health with Lancaster University (UK) and is supporting the development of new social medicine and leadership training in the UK. Laura is married to Noel Aruparayil, ICMDA Regional Secretary for Eurasia.
