In this episode of Trauma Talks, hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Zara Kenningsberg are joined by Dr. Priscilla Das Brailsford and Dr. Rich Tedeschi for a powerful conversation about post-traumatic growth and resilience. Together, they discuss the differences between these two concepts, how trauma can disrupt core beliefs, and the ways individuals and communities can adapt, heal, and even thrive in the aftermath of adversity.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Das Brailsford and Dr. Tedeschi share insights into the role of belief systems, social support, and cultural context in shaping recovery. They also highlight practical strategies for fostering growth after trauma and consider how the field can evolve to better support diverse populations.

Tune in to hear how resilience helps people “bounce back,” while post-traumatic growth can transform lives, creating deeper meaning, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Join Trauma Talks hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Marley Fraley as they talk with Dr. Hsing-Fang Hsieh and Dr. Marc Zimmerman of the University of Michigan's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. This final installment of April's Friday Fast Facts series highlights a discussion regarding the disparities regarding firearm injury and violence exposure resulting from racism and structural racism. 

This podcast focuses on the topic of systemic betrayal and explores the biopsychosocial-spiritual impact of systemic failures. Dr. Ford will serve as content expert on systemic betrayal and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Dr. Stoycheva will serve as content expert on systemic betrayal and Moral Injury (MI). Dr. Khan, with a background in both MI and CPTSD, will serve as moderator. This discussion will provide a rich discussion of how traumatic events encountered within various systems (e.g., foster system, military) shape development, the phenomenological overlap of CPTSD and MI, the role of intersectionality, and some possible treatment implications for clinicians working with survivors of systemic betrayal.

New TraumaTalk podcast episode with ISTSS Global Climate Change and Trauma briefing paper coauthors Jura L. Augustinavicius, PhD (McGill University and Johns Hopkins University); Sarah R. Lowe, PhD (Yale University); and Alessandro Massazza, PhD (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine).

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In this installment of the ISTSS podcast Trauma Talk, co-hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Dr. Anne Wagner talk to Dr. Denise Hien, Dr. Sonya Norman, Dr. Sudie Back, and Dr. Debra Kaysen. Their conversation covers Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a co-morbidity with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This expert panel will discuss the rates of comorbidity as well as how to proceed with treatment.

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