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Living Well with Janet: EMDR, Trauma, and Mental Wellbeing with Dr. Monica Band

Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Monica Band, a mental health therapist, discusses EMDR therapy and trauma in BIPOC communities. They delve into Gen Z's approach to mental health, the impact of trauma on well-being, and the importance of recognizing all types of trauma. The podcast also explores communication styles, attachment, and the significance of sleep in wellness.
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  • Trauma can take different forms, including acute trauma, complex trauma, developmental trauma, and secondary trauma, and all forms are significant.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective therapy approach for processing traumatic experiences, especially for individuals who struggle with verbal articulation or emotional access.

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Understanding Trauma: Defining and Categorizing Traumatic Experiences

Trauma is defined as the emotional, psychological, and physiological response to distressing or disturbing events. It has a profound impact on a person's well-being and can lead to long-lasting consequences. Trauma can be categorized as acute trauma (single event trauma), complex or chronic trauma (repetitive exposure to traumatic situations), developmental trauma (trauma experienced in critical periods of development), and secondary trauma (vicarious trauma from indirect exposure). It's important to acknowledge that all forms of trauma are significant, even if they don't fit traditional definitions of a single traumatic event.

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