Healing Trauma

What Counts as Trauma?

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Mar 23, 2024
Exploring the diverse perspectives on trauma, from PTSD to everyday experiences, Dr. Frank Anderson and Matthias Barker delve into the nuances of trauma healing. They discuss the vision of a collaborative Trauma Institute, the spectrum of trauma responses, and the importance of taking responsibility for personal growth. The podcast challenges misconceptions and encourages self-care and boundary-setting for well-being.
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INSIGHT

Trauma Definition

  • Trauma involves fear, intensity, and duration of overwhelming experiences.
  • Consider individual responses, history, and temperament when assessing trauma's impact.
ANECDOTE

Chronic Criticism vs. Acute Trauma

  • An emotionally cold mother's chronic criticism can be traumatic, impacting mental health.
  • This differs from a single, acute traumatic event like losing a parent in an accident.
INSIGHT

Trauma's Cyclical Nature

  • Trauma creates maladaptive coping mechanisms that reinforce a negative cycle.
  • These responses become problematic, hindering healing like debris in a wound.
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