What is psychological trauma? In this episode of The IPS Podcast, Dr. Guy Macpherson, Ph.D. an expert in trauma, provides a base understanding of psychological trauma.

Some of the Questions:

How would you define and explain to someone what trauma is?
From all your experiences of working with trauma, and all the health professionals you've interviewed, do you have any advice for listeners on how to find a good therapist, and what to pay attention to?
What could be the long term "dangers" when someone does not heal their trauma or traumas?

What You Will Learn from this Episode:

How to be of support to someone who is suffering from a traumatic event.
Why words are often not enough to heal psychological trauma
The reason why stressful & traumatic events remain stuck in the mind and body

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at https://theipsproject.com/2019/08/what-is-psychological-trauma/

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