S1 E12: PTSD and Secondary Trauma: What to Notice with Dr. Trudy

Within this episode, Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Eliot explains what signs and symptoms to look for in your first responder/front line staff family member, and resources for PTSD and secondary trauma.

Resources

Van Der Kolk, B. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
Safe Call has a 24 hour hotline for first responders.
- Safe Call Website
The organization Code Green Campaign helps educate and destigmatize mental health issues that impact first responders.
- Code Green Campaign Website
First Responders Bridge helps first responders and their caregivers get connected to help for trauma.
- First Responders Bridge Website
The National Institute for Mental Health provides research and education for many mental health issues including PTSD.
- National Institute for Mental Health Website
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has local chapters and a national organization to provide education and support for those dealing with mental health issues along with their family.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Website
The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit is available to anyone who wants to learn more about secondary trauma.
- Vicarious Trauma Toolkit
Episode Transcript

This episode features the song “My Tribe” by Ketsa, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.

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