Understanding Trauma and Healing - Dr. Kelly Roberts: Part 1

In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Dr. Kelly Roberts, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss the concept of trauma. Dr. Roberts explains how people respond differently to traumatic events and the distinction between primary and secondary trauma. She shares personal anecdotes and highlights the psychological impact of trauma, including its symptoms such as hypervigilance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling and time in healing from trauma. This episode is the first part of a two-part series, with the next episode set to cover intergenerational trauma and moral injury.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Kelly Roberts
01:13 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:58 Career Highlights and Teaching Experience
02:04 Understanding Trauma
02:04 Today's Topic: Understanding Trauma
02:07 Welcoming Dr. Kelly Roberts
03:45 Defining Trauma and Stress
05:25 Personal Story of Trauma
08:42 Levels of Trauma
11:32 Symptoms and Responses to Trauma
13:04 Impact of COVID-19 on Trauma

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