Coping Psychologically with an Arm Amputation - Jue Snell interview with Dr. Becky Spelman. Episode 5.

Private Stories Podcast with Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman from Private Therapy Clinic

In today’s episode Dr. Becky speaks with Jue Snell an inspiring mentor, coach & motivational speaker who developed sepsis after being electrocuted by a faulty plug socket when plugging in her laptop at work.
At the time of the accident Jue had a successful career in Business and Performance Management and was a married mother of two daughters, but everything changed when her hand became stuck to the plug socket, giving Jue a severe electric shock through her whole body. Jue was told by doctors she was extremely lucky to be alive, however post- accident Jue suffered from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)- an aggressive, relentless and high ranking pain condition. After 12 months of suffering, Jue developed sepsis and immediately agreed to amputation of her arm below the elbow.
Jue went from hating herself and having no self worth as a result of her amputation to having tremendous self compassion which has allowed her to help others.
This is Jue’s story where she discusses what she experienced during the accident and after and what her life looks like now. It is not a therapy session, however, it does cover the Psychological impact of what Jue experienced. Some people may find the content of this interview distressing.
Dr. Becky Spelman is a top Psychologist in London, Becky is the Clinic Director for Private Therapy Clinic which has clinic's based all around central London including; Harley Street, Wigmore Street, Bank, Earls Court & Canary Wharf. Becky uses Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness to treat a range of difficulties with a particular interest in Borderline Personality Disorder and the difficulties that go with this condition such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, fear of intimacy, interpersonal difficulties, anger, body image issues, eating disorders and addictions.
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