Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Bruce Perry on the Healing Power of Human Connection and Resilience in Trauma

May 9, 2024

Dr. Bruce Perry discusses trauma, resilience, and healing with a focus on the impact of early developmental experiences on adult functioning. Topics include understanding neurobiological responses, heart rate monitoring in medical students, the influence of early trauma on personality development, the importance of human connection for children, and advocating for parents to engage in therapeutic activities for adopted children.

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Early developmental experiences profoundly impact adult functioning.

Childhood trauma leads to lasting mental health effects like PTSD.

Understanding neurobiological changes is crucial in addressing behavioral challenges.

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Dr. Bruce Perry's Unique Journey and Interest in Trauma

Dr. Bruce Perry shares his intriguing journey from studying animals to neuroscience, emphasizing the profound impact of early developmental experiences on adult functioning. Perry's interest in trauma stemmed from studying the brain's stress response systems and developmental insults' effect on behavior and physiology.

Simplifying Complex Concepts: The Balance Between Model and Reality

02:01

Early Relational Neglect Influences Personality Development

01:45

Challenging Traditional Diagnostic Criteria

01:21

The Power of Human Connectedness and Relational Poverty

01:35

Introduction

3min

Understanding Developmental Insults and Neurobiological Responses

21min

Exploring Heart Rate Monitoring and Stress in Medical Students

8min

Impact of Early Trauma on Personality Development

6min

The Impact of Conversational Language and Human Connection on Children

12min

Advocating for Parents to Learn Child Massage and Engage in Therapeutic Activities for Adopted Children

2min

Neuro-Sequential Model of Therapeutics and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

11min

In today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Bruce Perry who co-authored, The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered, and What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021). We are also joined by Megan White Zappitelli, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Maddison Hussey, M.D., a child and adolescent fellow.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits.

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