Trauma Hurts: Understanding and Healing with Empathy
Trauma is what you learn to tell yourself in order to make sense of the world after you have these types of experiences.
Have you ever wondered what exactly psychological trauma is and how it affects us? Dr. Alauna Curry, a trauma psychiatrist, dives into these questions and more in this episode of 'Minding Your Amygdala'. She unpacks her powerful motto, 'Trauma hurts. Empathy heals', offering a fresh perspective on how we understand and address trauma in our lives. From climate disasters and racism to bullying and financial loss, Dr.
Curry sheds light on the wide range of experiences that can leave lasting scars on our psyche. She emphasizes that trauma is a universal experience, touching everyone in different ways, and underscores the importance of recognizing and treating it with empathy. This episode isn't just about identifying trauma; it's about learning how to heal. Dr. Curry passionately discusses why empathy is crucial in the recovery process and how it can be a transformative force for mental health.
Whether you've been formally diagnosed or not, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand their own mental health better. Join Dr. Curry as she makes the case for empathy as the ultimate cure and invites listeners to a live virtual event, the Trauma Cure Creators, where radical empathy-based healing takes center stage.