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Long Term Effects of Childhood Trauma
Molchanov, Agatha ; Tabatabaei, Deyana ; Storjohann, Kara ; Armstrong, Bridget ; George, Caroline ; Ku, Sydney
Molchanov, Agatha
Tabatabaei, Deyana
Storjohann, Kara
Armstrong, Bridget
George, Caroline
Ku, Sydney
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2022-05-10
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Psychology and Neuroscience
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/8339
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The first step of throwing clay on a pottery wheel is centering. Centering is fundamental in creating a functional piece, as it ensures even thickness and height throughout the artwork. Without proper centering, the shape of the clay piece will collapse. Once the clay is centered, the artist uses their fingers to manipulate the clay. Each squeeze, pull, and pinch transforms the soft material from a lifeless ball into a basic form. By the end of the process the clay becomes a fully functional ceramic piece but a successful final piece is entirely contingent upon proper centering. Similar to how centering creates a foundation in pottery, childhood creates a foundation for adulthood. Just as an artist's fingers shape ceramics, subjective experiences shape individuals’ brains. For this reason, childhood trauma has a great impact on survivor’s lives. If trauma is left unresolved, it can manifest throughout one’s lifetime and result in neurological and physiological issues. Childhood trauma slowly infiltrates almost every aspect of a survivor's life, leading to several long-term effects on the brain and body.
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Molchanov, A., Tabatabaei, D., Storjohann, K., Armstrong, B., George, C., & Ku, S. Long Term Effects of Childhood Trauma. Grey Matters, 3, pp. 60-65.
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Available at: https://greymattersjournaltu.org/issue-3/long-term-effects-of-childhood-trauma
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Grey Matters, Iss. 3, Spring 2022
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