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Welcome to the last of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore anxiety.

With Dr. Kevin Becker, a clinical psychologist with vast experience in trauma, we examine how our bodies and minds can be ensnared by anxiety long after the danger has passed, and we look at the role of anxiety as a response. We discussed how your body remembers what happened (it's what the body is supposed to do) and how when you have a fear that is so overwhelming, your body can take a while to feel safe again. Then we talked about how body-based interventions can offer solace and strength for those dealing with post-traumatic anxiety and how to be gentle with trauma survivors as you help them deal with their complex feelings.

Thanks to the concept of trauma-informed care and how our culture has grown in awareness of trauma,  we now talk to people who are struggling, and we ask: What happened? and not: What is wrong with you?  We don't have it all figured out yet, but we are improving. This conversation with Dr. Becker is an essential listen for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of anxiety in the aftermath of trauma.

Dr. Kevin Becker is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in the study and treatment of trauma for 30 years. He is the former Director of The Trauma Center in Boston, where he worked with Bessel van der Kolk for 14 years; Served as Program Director for the Massachusetts Resiliency Center following the Boston Marathon Bombings. And responded to many of the largest tragedies across the globe; including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the South Asian tsunami, Newtown school shooting and many more. He has written numerous articles and manuals on the treatment of trauma and vicarious trauma, which have been distributed globally. He has helped governments, businesses, and communities around the world prepare for, respond to, and recover from traumatic events. He is the founder of Organizational Resilience International, a global crisis consulting firm.

You can reach him on his website, ORI Consulting or via email at kevin@oriconsulting.com

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