Encountering with Dr. Suzanne Simpson Trauma: Speaking with Dr Jordan Cohen
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Apr 26, 2024 In this conversation with Dr. Jordan Cohen, a psychiatrist specializing in trauma, listeners gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of trauma and its impact on mental health. They explore the challenges of diagnosing trauma-related disorders beyond PTSD, emphasizing the importance of historical context. Dr. Cohen shares critical support strategies for first responders and discusses the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences on adult health outcomes. Healing tools like mindfulness and EMDR are highlighted, encouraging open dialogue about trauma.
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Defining Trauma Forms
- Trauma occurs through actual or threatened death, injury, or sexual violence in various ways.
- It can be directly experienced, witnessed, learned about in close others, or re-experienced through extreme exposure.
Individual Trauma Impact Varies
- The impact of trauma varies by individual, with some blocking traumatic memories.
- Sexual assault and physical violence often cause the hardest recoveries due to avoidance of trauma reminders.
Identifying PTSD Symptoms
- Recognize PTSD involves trauma exposure plus intrusions, avoidance, negative emotions, and arousal symptoms.
- Avoidance of trauma reminders is key to identifying PTSD and supporting recovery.