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  • Brainspotting with Dr. David Grand: Finding Where Trauma Lives in the Brain

    Brainspotting with Dr. David Grand: Finding Where Trauma Lives in the Brain
    2026/08/30
    Carlos talks with Dr. David Grand, the developer of Brainspotting, about how specific eye positions can access and help process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body. The conversation covers the theory behind the technique, how it differs from more traditional talk therapy approaches, and why it's gained traction among clinicians treating PTSD and deep-seated trauma. It's an inside look at a therapy built on the idea that "where you look affects how you feel."
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    54 分
  • TRAUMA TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS EXPANDED EPPP STUDY GUIDE

    TRAUMA TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND STRESSOR-RELATED DISORDERS EXPANDED EPPP STUDY GUIDE
    2026/08/24
    trauma theories
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    14 分
  • The Armor of Wit: A Psychodynamic Case Conceptualization of Lorelai Gilmore

    The Armor of Wit: A Psychodynamic Case Conceptualization of Lorelai Gilmore
    2026/08/17
    this conceptualization assesses Lorelai Gilmore’s neurotic personality organization, highlighting how her trademark charm, rapid-fire humor, and intellectualization serve as higher-level defenses against emotional vulnerability. The formulation centers on her core conflict between an intense longing for connection and a pervasive fear of losing autonomy, rooted in early developmental experiences within a rigid, conditional family environment. Ultimately, it outlines the clinical implications for therapy, emphasizing the need to navigate her avoidant transference dynamics and maintain therapeutic boundaries without colluding with her charismatic deflections.
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    5 分
  • Beyond Resilience: Mark Ormrod on Traumatology, Identity, and Psychological Adaptation

    Beyond Resilience: Mark Ormrod on Traumatology, Identity, and Psychological Adaptation
    2026/08/10
    Former Royal Marine Commando Mark Ormrod survived a catastrophic IED explosion in Afghanistan that resulted in triple amputation, forcing a complete cognitive and psychological reconstruction of his life. This episode explores the psychological mechanisms of post-traumatic growth, emotional regulation, and cognitive reframing necessary to rebuild identity after severe trauma. Through Ormrod’s lived experience, we examine how mindsets are forged under extreme stress and how individuals cultivate radical acceptance to move forward against overwhelming odds.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Three Tools in the Emotional Toolbelt: Supportive, Explorative, and Interpretive

    Three Tools in the Emotional Toolbelt: Supportive, Explorative, and Interpretive
    2026/08/09
    This exlpores explores three distinct modes of response—supportive, explorative, and interpretive—derived from psychodynamic principles to help navigate moments of emotional distress. By comparing these tools to a blanket for safety, a flashlight for curiosity, and a map for meaning-making, the author illustrates how to move from immediate nervous system regulation to deeper self-understanding. Ultimately, it emphasizes that timing is everything: true healing and connection require meeting ourselves and others where we are before rushing toward solutions or insights.
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    3 分
  • DID Explained: Trauma Claims, Neuroscience, and the Case for Skepticism

    DID Explained: Trauma Claims, Neuroscience, and the Case for Skepticism
    2026/08/02
    This episode examines a recent expert discussion on Dissociative Identity Disorder from the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, outlining the trauma-model claims around developmental origins, media myths, and supporting neuroscience. We then turn a more critical eye to institutional biases, the limits of the studies cited, and ongoing scientific skepticism about the diagnosis itself. The goal is a clearer view of both the evidence presented and the significant gaps that remain.
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    8 分
  • Mastering Object Relations: Transforming Relationships Through Insight in Therapy

    Mastering Object Relations: Transforming Relationships Through Insight in Therapy
    2026/06/01
    Object Relations Theory offers a profound framework for understanding how early internalized relationships shape our adult interpersonal dynamics. This episode explores core concepts from key theorists and demonstrates practical application in therapy sessions, particularly for individuals facing relationship challenges. Listeners will gain valuable insights into fostering healthier connections by addressing unconscious patterns rooted in the past
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    9 分
  • The Altered Self: How Head Trauma Rewires Personality and Behavior

    The Altered Self: How Head Trauma Rewires Personality and Behavior
    2026/05/26
    When the physical brain suffers a traumatic blow, the psychological fallout can fundamentally reshape a person's identity, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. In this episode, Dr. Perl unpacks the complex neurobehavioral changes that occur when the delicate pathways governing impulse control and mood are disrupted by injury. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the silent, post-concussive psychological battles that survivors face long after their physical wounds have healed.
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    35 分