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158: Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson


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00:00:00 Dr. Christy Gibson on Overcoming Trauma

00:06:11 How to treat PTSD with trauma therapy

00:12:06 How to Rewire the Brain of PTSD Patients

00:15:20 How do we screen for Trauma-related disorders?

00:21:40 The trauma of primary care

00:25:49 How to screen for trauma in your life

Introduction

- Dr. Christy Gibson has a doctorate degree and extensive experience as a family physician and trauma therapist

- She initially went into medicine because she liked both the science and humanities aspects

Career Background

- Worked as a hospital family doctor for 17 years

- Had experiences during earthquakes in Nepal that led her to study post-traumatic stress

- Realized understanding trauma was important for helping patients with physical and mental health

Approach to Trauma Therapy

- Uses techniques like tapping and guided imagery to help shift clients' nervous systems

- Also utilizes treatments like EMDR and neurofeedback

Assessing Trauma

- Discusses the difference between trauma and normal hurt feelings

- Notes how trauma may relate to increased neurological disorders

Applying Insights to Practice

- Answers Drs. Anderson and Gaman's questions about applying her trauma insights to their functional medicine practice

- Discusses considering patients' trauma histories

Additional Details

- Mentions her books, social media presence, and desire to spread trauma education

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