158: Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson
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00:00:00 Dr. Christy Gibson on Overcoming Trauma
00:06:11 How to treat PTSD with trauma therapy
00:12:06 How to Rewire the Brain of PTSD Patients
00:15:20 How do we screen for Trauma-related disorders?
00:21:40 The trauma of primary care
00:25:49 How to screen for trauma in your life
Introduction
- Dr. Christy Gibson has a doctorate degree and extensive experience as a family physician and trauma therapist
- She initially went into medicine because she liked both the science and humanities aspects
Career Background
- Worked as a hospital family doctor for 17 years
- Had experiences during earthquakes in Nepal that led her to study post-traumatic stress
- Realized understanding trauma was important for helping patients with physical and mental health
Approach to Trauma Therapy
- Uses techniques like tapping and guided imagery to help shift clients' nervous systems
- Also utilizes treatments like EMDR and neurofeedback
Assessing Trauma
- Discusses the difference between trauma and normal hurt feelings
- Notes how trauma may relate to increased neurological disorders
Applying Insights to Practice
- Answers Drs. Anderson and Gaman's questions about applying her trauma insights to their functional medicine practice
- Discusses considering patients' trauma histories
Additional Details
- Mentions her books, social media presence, and desire to spread trauma education
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