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Episode Summary
There’s a bear in the hallway outside the break room. I know, highly unlikely for most of you, but stick with me. This is a legit bear, and he’s hungry. What do you do? Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn? Your past experiences will likely shape your response to this incredibly terrifying albeit highly unlikely situation, and that is what this week’s episode is all about. In this episode, Nicole Moore and Dr. Ali Arena joined Kate and Amy on the couch to have a real discussion about the impacts of trauma on our students and clients with communication challenges. This duo brings a unique collage of perspectives, merging the field of trauma counseling with communication and social support to help us understand where trauma can pop up for our clients and what we should and shouldn’t be doing about it as holistic care providers and trusted confidants. Tune in to learn about the impacts of “little T’s” and “big T’s” on executive functioning, and find out how you can be a better observer and listener to identify signs of trauma and to develop a plan for supporting potential impacts in your sessions. There’s fun brain stuff for Amy, soap boxes for Kate, and all jokes aside, a mindful and realistic look at a very important topic that anyone working with human beings should be aware of.

Learn more about Ali and Nicole here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Define both Big T & Little T trauma

Learn social and emotional tactics to address trauma

Signs to be aware of when working with both kids and adults 

References:

Harris, R. (2008). The Happiness Trap: How to stop struggling and start living. Boston, MA: Trumpeter.

Online Resources:

The Center Method

Headspace: www.headspace.com

Stop, Breathe, & Think: (for guided meditations): www.stopbreathethink.com  

Stop, Breathe, & Think Kids: https://www.stopbreathethink.com/kids/

Calm: www.calm.com

Ten Percent Happier: www.tenpercent.com

Timeless: www.timeless-meditation.us

Insight Timer: www.insighttimer.com

Breath+: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-simple-breath-trainer/id1106998959

Disclosures:

Dr. Ali Arena Financial Disclosures: is the owner or Ali Arena Communications.  Dr. Ali Arena non-financial disclosures: Dr. Arena is a member of ASHA and licensed speech and language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst 

Nicole Moore Financial Disclosures: is the owner of The Center Method.   Nicole Moore non-financial disclosures: psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma specialist and trauma related disorders

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Review of the definition of Bit T and Little T

15 minutes: Descriptions of social and emotional tactics to address trauma

10 minutes: Descriptions of working with both kids and adults who experience trauma

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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