Traumatology (PTSD) with Dr. Nicholas Barr
What happens to the brain under extreme stress? Why do past traumas haunt us? What kind of therapies work for veterans? And what can we do in day-to-day life to be more resilient to adverse experiences? Traumatologist and social worker Dr. Nicholas Barr has studied PTSD in veterans and homeless youth and explains how traumas affect the rest of our lives -- and how to bounce back by getting a little help. Also: great resources for lower-cost therapy and what you can do to support loved ones who have experienced trauma. Oh, and Alie needs to adopt a dog.
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Some links which may be of use:
Stats on PTSD in U.S. veterans
Intergenerational PTSD research
Different populations with higher rates of PTSD
Brain changes in folks with childhood trauma
“What the Buddha Taught” book
Research paper with the most cringeworthy pun ever
Biological effects of childhood trauma
Physicians having moral injury
Free chatting app, 7cups.com
Low cost therapy resources, Openpathcollective.org
Find a therapist if you do have insurance: beingseen.org
Calm.com/ologies meditation app
BetterHelp.com therapy app
Talkspace.com therapy app