The Trauma Toolbox: 7 Proven Tools for Healing with Dr. Alauna
Episode Overview
Mental health education is crucial for everyone. Controlled breathing can help manage stress. Creating a crisis safety plan provides a roadmap during tough times. Journaling helps process and release emotions. Radical acceptance focuses on the present moment.
Mental health is for every human being. If you have a brain, you have a mental health landscape.
In this episode of 'Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast', Dr. Alauna Curry introduces her new e-book, 'The Trauma Toolbox: 7 Proven Tools to Cope with Trauma'. Dr. Alauna, a trauma psychiatrist, shares her passion for mental health education and the importance of adopting a 'Skills Over Pills' approach to self-healing. She discusses how trauma impacts the brain and body, and how understanding this connection can lead to better coping strategies.
The episode covers practical tools such as controlled breathing, mind maintenance, creating a crisis safety plan, and more. Dr. Alauna explains how these tools can help manage stress and trauma effectively, offering listeners a roadmap to better mental health. With her engaging and empathetic style, Dr. Alauna makes complex concepts accessible and offers hope to those struggling with trauma. If you're looking for practical advice on managing trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.