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.

• 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?

• 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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