Stress, Trauma, & Neuroplasticity: Resilience Through East & West

This session will explore stress, trauma, and emotional resilience through the complementary lenses of Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative medicine. Beginning with key milestones in the history of stress and trauma research, the presentation will connect these findings with clinical observations and contemporary understandings of neuroplasticity. By juxtaposing Eastern and Western perspectives on the assessment and treatment of stress-related symptoms and patterns of dysregulation, the session will illustrate how integrating these approaches may broaden clinical understanding and enhance patient outcomes. Practical applications will include mindset-oriented strategies, along with nutritional and herbal approaches that may support resilience and recovery.