TraumaTies

Feb 20 2024 17 ep. 35 mins 1

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It may be invisible to some and ever present to others--but trauma entangles us all. Brought to you by Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), TraumaTies: Untangling Societal Harm & Healing After Crime is a podcast that creates space and conversations to dissect the structural and systemic knots that keep us from addressing trauma. We want this podcast to be an experience--one where you leave understanding how you can be a mitigator of trauma and minimize the deeply painful and costly consequences, no matter who you are. Rooted in a belief that survivors of crime deserve respect for their dignity in the aftermath of victimization, NVRDC seeks to empower survivors by informing them of all of the options available and working to transform existing response systems to be more inclusive of the diverse needs that survivors have after crime. We call this Survivor-Defined Justice and it’s our highest principle. This podcast is just one of our many resources we are developing as we seek to create empowering experiences for all survivors of trauma across the nation via our trauma-informed education project, culture shifting, and systems transformation work. NVRDC also provides free, holistic, and comprehensive advocacy, case management and legal services to victims of all crime types in Washington, DC. Please follow @NVRDC & @NetworkforVictimRecoveryDC on social media and/or visit our website at NVRDC.org to learn more about how to access our trauma-informed education training and how to partner with us to expand survivor-defined justice. To help with podcast name confusion in search results, we're including the terms: traumatize and traumatized.

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The Power of Helpers: A Reflection on Season Two

Feb 20 2024 19 mins

“In times of great need, look for the helpers.” Mr. Rogers’ words have never been truer than in Season Two of TraumaTies, where we spoke with some of the preeminent helpers navigating vicarious trauma in their fields.In the Season Two finale of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silv

Food for Thought: Navigating Trauma's Impact on Nutrition with Kristi Mollner

Feb 13 2024 32 mins

“Food in and of itself can be a source of trauma or adversity. It can also be used as a response to this adversity and trauma.”In this episode of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, speak with Kristi Mollner, a registered dietitian nutritionist and

Surviving Tough Times: Empathy, Purpose, and Empowerment with Janet McGee

Feb 06 2024 35 mins

The funeral services industry is one of the places where unsung heroes intersect with families, sometimes in the deepest and hardest moments of their lives.In this episode of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, are joined by Janet McGee, a licensed mort

Alex Hannaford and Jeremy Young on Trauma-Informed Reporting and the Dehumanization of Journalists

Jan 30 2024 41 mins

Journalists, especially those covering difficult topics such as war and conflict, violence, corruption, the death penalty, and other human rights issues, are exposed to vicarious trauma through their work. In this episode of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Direct

Dr. Erin Kirkpatrick on How Trauma Manifests in the Veterinary Profession

Jan 23 2024 31 mins

A veterinarian’s job includes more than examining animals and performing surgeries. It also includes having difficult conversations with pet owners as well as advocating for the best interests of the animal. From dealing with emergencies to domestic violence situations, the various sensitive and emotional aspects that go along with the profession can have a substantial impact on

Congressional Staffer Eduardo Lerma on Bridging the Gap Between Elected Officials and the Community

Jan 16 2024 32 mins

Congressional staffers may not be the first group to come to mind when thinking about unsung heroes of trauma. However, Congressional staffers work on the front lines - talking with constituents, listening to their stories, hearing about their needs, and responding to their concerns. In this episode of TraumaTies, host Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, the Exe

Unsung Heroes: Examining Vicarious Trauma with Labor and Delivery Nurse Jen Hamilton

Jan 09 2024 37 mins

The causes and manifestations of trauma vary widely and every individual’s experience with trauma is unique. As a result, certain areas of trauma are often overlooked. In this episode of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, kick off season two by

TraumaTies: Recap of Season One and Teasers for Season Two

Jan 02 2024 20 mins

Trauma is defined by the person, not by the event. But that doesn’t mean that victims of trauma have to suffer alone. Shining a light on a diversity of perspectives can help thread the human connection around the universal experience of trauma.In this episode of TraumaTies, host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host

Just Show Up: The Best Thing You Can Do To Support Survivors

Jul 14 2022 42 mins

If there’s one lesson we take from the natural world about trauma and resiliency, let it be from the trees and the sea otters.Humans used to think that trees competed with one another for light and resources to survive. But below our feet, they’re actually communicating with each other through a network that shares information about drought and disease. And the sea otters? They

Trauma & Intersectionality

Jul 07 2022 55 mins

As a proud Somali-American Muslim woman, Lul Mohamud, MPH is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence in the African Immigrant and Refugee communities. Through The Person Center, she is leading change to better the lives of the community she calls her own.On this week’s episode of TraumaTies, hosts Bridgette Stumpf, Executive Director at NVRDC, and Lindsey Silverber