In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host Dr. Mark McNear interviews Dr. Frank Anderson, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and trauma expert, about his memoir 'To Be Loved.' They discuss the healing journey through writing, the importance of integrating personal trauma experiences, and the impact of shame on adult relationships. Dr. Anderson shares insights on the evolution of trauma treatment and the need for trauma-informed media, emphasizing that healing is possible for everyone.

takeaways

• Dr. Anderson's memoir aims to inspire hope and healing.
• Writing can be a powerful tool for personal healing.
• Integration of trauma experiences is crucial for recovery.
• Shame from childhood can deeply affect adult relationships.
• Understanding personal trauma can lead to healthier choices.
• Taking responsibility is key to healing from trauma.
• The field of trauma treatment has evolved significantly.
• Trauma-informed media can change societal narratives.
• Everyone has the capacity to heal from trauma.
• Healing is a journey that requires compassion and understanding.

About the Guest:Frank Anderson, MD, is a world-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and psychotherapist. He is the acclaimed author of Transcending Trauma, a recently released memoir, To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation, and the co-author of the Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual. As a global speaker on the treatment of trauma and dissociation, he’s passionate about teaching brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dr. Anderson is the co-founder of The Trauma Institute and Trauma Informed Media, organizations that promote trauma awareness, education, integration, and healing. He is a lead trainer at the IFS Institute under Richard Schwartz and has a long affiliation with Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation. Dr. Anderson maintains a private practice in Harvard, MA, where he lives with his husband and two sons.

Books

To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation https://amzn.to/3ST15KU

Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems https://amzn.to/4l3PPat

Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse https://amzn.to/44hQMGF