Trauma Chat Podcast

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Welcome to the Trauma Chat Podcast with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C. This is a show for anyone who wants to learn about trauma - what it is, how it shows up in our lives and how to heal. Trauma is prevalent across the world, yet so often people don't even realize they are affected by trauma. Trauma Chat is here to remind you that you are not alone, healing is possible, and help is out there for you.

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12: Season 01 Wrap Up

Aug 31 2021 8 mins  
Welcome back to Trauma Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C thanks listeners for supporting the show and spreading the word. She talks about what is ahead and announces that this is the last episode of Season 1. Season 2 is anticipated to begin in October 2021. While waiting for Season 2, take advantage of listener participation opportunities! Leave a message on Speakpipe or

11: Polyvagal Theory

Aug 23 2021 6 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, offers a basic overview of Polyvagal Theory using Deb Dana LCSW's Polyvagal Ladder concept. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: What Polyvagal Theory is How it relates to the Window of Tolerance mentioned in Episode 10 How it relates to the Trauma Defenses explained e

10: The Window of Tolerance

Aug 16 2021 6 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, explains the Window of Tolerance. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: What is the Window of Tolerance? Hyperarousal definition and examples Hyperarousal definition and examples Resources for this Episode:  Window of Tolerance Graphic from NICABM Dr.

09: Childhood Trauma, ACES & ABES

Aug 09 2021 18 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, talks about Childhood Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABES). In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study - what it is and why it matters The list of questions included in the original ACE S

08: Attachment Styles

Aug 02 2021 13 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, talks about Attachment Styles and how they show up in our lives. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: What is Attachment? How does Attachment develop? What are the 4 Attachment styles? How does Attachment show up in our lives? Historical context of Attachment over

07: Complex PTSD

Jul 26 2021 16 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, talks about an alternative diagnosis which is not yet official in the US - Complex PTSD or C-PTSD. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about: The additional criteria that go along with a C-PTSD diagnosis as written in the ICD-11. What is emotional regulation/dysregulation? T

06: Dissociation

Jul 19 2021 12 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, gives a thumbnail sketch of the complicated topic of Dissociation. In this episode you will hear: What Dissociation is That Dissociation occurs on a spectrum from being preoccupied to having a totally different identity with its own name, behaviors, manner of dress - and you don't

05: Understanding the PTSD Diagnosis

Jul 12 2021 23 mins  
In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, explains the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as written in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition - also known as the DSM-5, the manual published by the American Psychiatric Association  that is used in the US to guide mental health d

04: Responses To Trauma

Jul 05 2021 12 mins  
This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C gives a basic overview of the nervous system's threat responses. She discusses the four trauma responses that our primitive brain uses to keep us safe in dangerous situations and gives examples of how these show up in our lives. Leave a message with a question to be included in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/traumachatpod Fo

03: Effects of Trauma

Jun 28 2021 11 mins  
This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C describes how trauma can affect us. She discusses common trauma symptoms and explains how trauma can be at the root of other mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, eating disorders, suicidal ideation as well as health conditions like autoimmune disorders and much more. Resources to Learn More: The Body Kee