A Therapist’s Journey Through Trauma and Healing – Podcast
June 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
LifeStance therapist Amber Hulgan joins us to explore the profound impact of trauma. Amber bravely shares her personal journey through childhood abuse, the loss of her mother to suicide, and the long road to healing and advocacy.
Discover how Amber’s experiences shaped her career as a marriage and family therapist, and how she uses her story to connect with and support others facing similar challenges. With empathy and resilience, Amber discusses breaking cycles of trauma and the importance of mental health support.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatments
PTSD treatments encompass a range of therapeutic approaches designed to alleviate the distressing symptoms of this mental health condition.
Trauma-Informed Care
Teaching patients to accept what is out of their control and commit to the positive solutions that lead them to a happy and fulfilled life.
Trauma Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
TFCBT directly addresses the impact of traumatic events on children and adolescents.
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PTSD
In any given year, approximately 15 million adults in the United States have PTSD, which often causes symptoms such as avoidance, intrusive thoughts, and flashbacks.
Traumatic Disorders
Experiencing traumatic events can cause mental health conditions such as acute stress disorder, attachment disorders, and PTSD.
Childhood Trauma
By the age of 16, more than two-thirds of children report experiencing at least one traumatic event.
