In episode 108, I chat with Dr. Edith Shiro, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and posttraumatic growth (PTG). She is the author of the book "The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth:
Highlights:
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There are three outcomes post a traumatic experience - You are either stuck in the trauma, you bounce back, or you bounce forward (this is called Post Traumatic Growth)
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There are many external and internal factors that influence how you respond to trauma
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Ruminating is related to negative outcomes – a tip here is to allow yourself permission to ruminate for a specific amount of time and then move on to something else
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One consistent factor related to positive outcomes is a supportive social network
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It is not the event itself that is so traumatic – it is the consequence of feeling isolated and unable to connect with others
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Think about moving through your trauma in 5 steps: Awareness, Awakening, Becoming, Being, and Transforming
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Remember the process is not linear
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Experiencing a trauma is not a life sentence – there is hope for transformation
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Be open to the possibility that the trauma could eventually be perceived as a gift
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Post Traumatic Growth is a process that takes time and courage, but you can turn pain into purpose and turn breakdowns into break throughs
Connect with Edith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.edithshiro/
IG @dr.edithshiro
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMzbYxxY904
Website: www.dredithshiro.com
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