This podcast featured discussions about trauma-informed care in healthcare settings, with multiple speakers sharing their experiences as nurses and healthcare professionals. Speakers explored how past traumas affect both patients and healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication, self-care, and building trust with patients from diverse backgrounds. The conversation concluded with personal stories and insights about overcoming trauma through empathy, confidence building, and the importance of maintaining human connection in healthcare.
Melanie shared her background as a nurse with over 25 years of experience, highlighting her work in higher education and acute care. She observed how patients and healthcare workers alike were affected by trauma, particularly exacerbated by COVID-19. Melanie's goal is to help healthcare organizations improve patient engagement and staff retention by fostering a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and the need for sensitivity in communications.
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This podcast featured discussions about trauma-informed care in healthcare settings, with multiple speakers sharing their experiences as nurses and healthcare professionals. Speakers explored how past traumas affect both patients and healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication, self-care, and building trust with patients from diverse backgrounds. The conversation concluded with personal stories and insights about overcoming trauma through empathy, confidence building, and the importance of maintaining human connection in healthcare.
Melanie shared her background as a nurse with over 25 years of experience, highlighting her work in higher education and acute care. She observed how patients and healthcare workers alike were affected by trauma, particularly exacerbated by COVID-19. Melanie's goal is to help healthcare organizations improve patient engagement and staff retention by fostering a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and the need for sensitivity in communications.
This podcast featured discussions about trauma-informed care in healthcare settings, with multiple speakers sharing their experiences as nurses and healthcare professionals. Speakers explored how past traumas affect both patients and healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication, self-care, and building trust with patients from diverse backgrounds. The conversation concluded with personal stories and insights about overcoming trauma through empathy, confidence building, and the importance of maintaining human connection in healthcare.
Melanie shared her background as a nurse with over 25 years of experience, highlighting her work in higher education and acute care. She observed how patients and healthcare workers alike were affected by trauma, particularly exacerbated by COVID-19. Melanie's goal is to help healthcare organizations improve patient engagement and staff retention by fostering a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and the need for sensitivity in communications.
Eddie shared his personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and abuse, including his experiences in foster care and his work in special education, while highlighting the role of therapy and personal healing in his recovery. He discussed his experiences with various foster families and placements, including challenging situations and positive relationships, while also touching on his Cuban heritage and identity. Eddie's career path evolved from working with emotionally disturbed students to becoming a special education teacher, where he used his personal experiences to connect with and help his students navigate their own challenges.
John shared his personal journey of developing an AI tool to help people cope with grief by communicating with deceased loved ones through digital personas. He discussed the technical aspects of the "Guardian Angels" system and its therapeutic benefits, while also touching on his own experiences using the tool to process his grief. John also shared his recovery journey from substance use and discussed the growing trend of non-alcoholic drinks, emphasizing the importance of accountability and emotional expression in healing.
Ken shared his life story, from growing up in foster care and being adopted to his educational achievements and eventual entrepreneurial success despite facing challenges with alcohol addiction and incarceration. He discussed his experiences with his biological and adoptive families, including his journey of discovering his biological mother and maintaining relationships with both families. Ken emphasized themes of resilience, integrity, and trust throughout his life, while also sharing his insights on cultural dynamics, social pressures, and the importance of relationships and spiritual beliefs in overcoming addiction and achieving personal growth.
In this episode Jeff Friedman interviews Aaron Gilbert LCSW the founder of Boston Evening Therapy associates about his clinical work. Aaron speak of his new single session format in working with clients.
In this podcast Jeff Friedman Ph.D LCSW interviews Estefana Johnson LCSW a key leader in developing Critical Memory Integration a unique methodology for working with trauma survivors.
In this podcast, Jeff Friedman, Ph.D. LCSW interviews AJ Coleman about his book entitled Keep Those Feet Moving. AJ shared insights from coping with the loss of his wife Cory to brain cancer and being a single dad. You can learn more about AJ's book here https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/.
In this podcast, Jeff Friedman interviews Susan Shapiro Barash about her new book, Estranged, and which explores how female friendships are mended or ended.
Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW interviews Alex Abraham about his new book Trauma and Ecstasy. This book tells the story of Alex's healing journey from childhood sexual abuse through the use of psychedelics.
In this episode Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW interviews Pepper Joy.
Pepper Joy is a certified Trauma Recovery Coach supervisor.
She facilitates coaching for individuals, couples, in tandem with Coach PJ and in groups. Pepper Joy also helps other coaches in their practice to hone their skills and enhance their own healing experiences. Pepper Joy is a survivor of childhood trauma and human trafficking. She is no stranger to the complexities and intersectional pieces of the scope of trauma and its effects on the human brain, body and soul. She is the expert and creator of RReST, the Restorative Response Systems theory that is taking the world of psychology and trauma recovery by storm.
In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast, we have Marta Iglesias as our special guest. Marta Iglesias is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern based in Miami, Florida. You can follow her on Instagram @micounselor or learn more about her on her website www.mi-counselor.com. We discuss a unique approach to trauma that Marta employs called Trauma Incident Reduction TIR. You can learn more about TIR here https://www.traumaresolutioncenter.net/tir.
Here Jeff Friedman interviews Denise Bossarte about her latest bool Thriving after sexual abuse.
Denise Bossarte is an award-winning author, poet, and photographer and artist whose passion is sharing the worlds of her mind and camera. Her daytime job in IT helps to keep the household running. She is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She recently published a book called Thriving After Sexual Abuse. You can learn more about her here http://www.denisebossartebooks.com/.
In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW sits down with Dr. Michele Fineran. We discuss Dr. Finneran's latest book Surviving Domestic Abuse Formal and Informal Supports and Services. You can learn more about Dr. Fineran here https://www.psychotherapist-services.org/.
In this episode, Jeff Friedman speaks with Victoria Burns, Ph.D. an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Here we discuss her own recovery from trauma and addiction. We also touch on the stigma of being sober in academia.
Here I sit down for a conversation with Fausto Castellanos. A person in long term recovery from drugs as well as sexual abuse. He is also a ninja with the Jump Rope. We talk about how jumping rope has been integral to his recovery and sobriety. Here he shares his story about how he met his mentor the Jump Rope Master Buddy Lee of https://buddyleejumpropes.com/.You can follow him on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/soberfaust/ and on the web http://soberfaust.com/.
Here I chat with Logan an aspiring welder from Manitoba, Canada. He is a huge Juice Wrld fan. We discuss Juice Wrld's legacy and how it relates to Mental Health and Substance Use issues.
Here I have Holly Wood LMFT as my special guest.
My name is Holly and I am a Trauma-Informed Clinical Sexologist. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and coach for individuals, couples, and families that are struggling with reaching their full potential. As a clinician, I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live happy, healthy, rewarding lives. I truly believe that trauma is the source of pathology and that everyone has within them the capacity to heal. Furthermore, I am dedicated to fostering a safe environment, working with each individual to develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change to improve their quality of life. You can learn more here https://www.hollywoodmft.com/.
Here I chat with Crystal Tejara a personal development enthusiast and Miami Native. We talk about Brainspotting a unique technique for trauma healing. Check Crystal out on IG @crystaltejara. She is the director of wellness for Miami Vibes https://www.miamivibesmag.com/ a local magazine about all things Miami.
In this episode of the Trauma-Informed, we have a special guest Leah Summer. Leah is a rock star recording artist and also a trauma survivor. She shares her experience of surviving childhood trauma and domestic violence as an adult to forging a career as a successful singer-songwriter. Follow her on IG @leahsummer1111.
This podcast featured discussions about trauma-informed care in healthcare settings, with multiple speakers sharing their experiences as nurses and healthcare professionals. Speakers explored how past traumas affect both patients and healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication, self-care, and building trust with patients from diverse backgrounds. The conversation concluded with personal stories and insights about overcoming trauma through empathy, confidence building, and the importance of maintaining human connection in healthcare.
Melanie shared her background as a nurse with over 25 years of experience, highlighting her work in higher education and acute care. She observed how patients and healthcare workers alike were affected by trauma, particularly exacerbated by COVID-19. Melanie's goal is to help healthcare organizations improve patient engagement and staff retention by fostering a trauma-informed approach, recognizing the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and the need for sensitivity in communications.
