In this enlightening episode of The Reflective Mind Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Reid speaks with Christy Gibson, MD a renowned trauma clinician offering a fresh perspective on understanding and treating trauma in the modern era. Dr. Gibson, the author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-traumatic Growth with Personalized Solutions, challenges traditional paradigms, emphasizing that trauma responses are fundamentally adaptive rather than pathological – representing the body and mind's intelligent attempts to ensure survival.

We discuss how recent research has revolutionized our understanding of trauma, highlighting the critical role of the body's stress response systems. The conversation discusses the incredible potential of somatic-based treatments, which Dr. Gibson argues are essential given trauma's profound impact on the nervous system and bodily functioning. She outlines a three-step framework for trauma healing:

* Establishing safety and stabilization,

* Processing traumatic memories through cognitive and somatic approaches

* Reconnecting with our authentic selves and those in our emotional orbit.

The discussion offers valuable insights for both practitioners and individuals on their healing journey, seamlessly blending cutting-edge research with practical, applicable wisdom.

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Dr. Christine Gibson is a family physician, trauma therapist, and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit. You can find her online on TikTok with the handle TiktokTraumaDoc, and her two TEDx talks. Dr. Gibson has a passion for Health Equity and systems change. She runs an international non-profit called the Global Familymed Foundation and a company where she trains professionals on how to manage workplace psychological safety - Safer Spaces Training (and The Belong Foundation).

* Personal site: www.ChristineGibson.net

* Book site: www.ModernTrauma.com

* YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@dr.christinegibson

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gibtrotterMD

* Twitter https://twitter.com/GibtrotterMD

* LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-gibson-md/

* Instagram @moderntraumatoolkit

Dr. Reid on Instagram: @jenreidmd and LinkedIn

Also check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a Shrink.

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