In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Dr. Christine Gibson, a family physician based in Calgary, CA, who has expanded her practice to include trauma therapy. Dr. Gibson is the author of "The Modern Trauma Toolkit," a highly accessible book that provides practical tools for understanding and healing from trauma. Her extensive international experience, including surviving the Nepal earthquakes and confronting her own post-traumatic symptoms, has profoundly influenced her approach to trauma care.
We delve into the following topics:
- Havening Techniques: Discover the calming power of soft brushing against the skin, which generates delta and theta brain waves, promoting relaxation and healing.
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): Learn about this cousin to EMDR that leverages metaphor, creativity, and reparenting to process trauma effectively.
- Techniques to Process Trauma: Explore various methods for working through traumatic experiences to foster healing.
- Body Awareness and Trauma: Understand why many trauma survivors avoid bodily care and the importance of acknowledging their physical experiences.
- Physical Ailments and Trauma Correlation: Uncover the connections between trauma and physical health issues, and the transformative effects of trauma treatment.
- Neural Affective Relational Model: Gain insights into this model and its role in trauma therapy.
- Trauma as a Collective Experience: Discuss the ubiquity of trauma and the phenomenon of collective dissociation.
- Self-Care and Collective Care: Learn how caring for ourselves can ignite a ripple effect of collective care and healing.
- Honoring Indigenous Origins: Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and respecting First Nations and indigenous traditions in the context of healing.
- Playful Healing: Discover the power of play in the healing process.
May you drink in these valuable insights and practical tools from Dr. Gibson’s vast experience and compassionate approach to trauma care. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a trauma survivor, or someone interested in the healing process, this episode offers something for everyone.
Connect with Dr. Christine Gibson:
moderntrauma.com
https://www.christinegibson.net
