Introducing the Children’s Therapy Center, Co’s handout highlighting Dr. Delahooke’s Body Budget concepts. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the impact of stress and trauma on the body and brain.
Mona Delahooke, a renowned clinical psychologist and author, developed the concept of Body Budget to help explain the ways in which early experiences can shape a child’s stress response system. The Body Budget refers to the amount of energy and resources that the body has available to respond to stressors and maintain physical and emotional well-being. We have expanded on her key concepts by tying to easy to understand graphics and metaphors.
In this informative handout, you will learn about the key components of the Body Budget and how they interact with each other to influence our overall health and well-being. You will discover how stress and trauma can deplete the Body Budget, leading to a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
The handout also provides practical tips and strategies for building a healthy Body Budget, including ways to reduce stress, increase resilience, and promote positive self-regulation. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to understand and manage your own stress response system and support the well-being of those around you.
This easy-to-read and informative handout is perfect for parents, educators, therapists, and anyone interested in improving their mental and physical health.
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