989-Improving Trauma Recovery and Resilience : CBT Skills for Counselors

### Summary of the Video #### Introduction - Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes - Topic: Enhancing Trauma Resiliency #### Effects of Trauma - Acute Trauma: Immediate and severe stress response. - Intergenerational Trauma: Trauma impacts across generations, affecting attachment and caregiving. #### Risk and Protective Factors for PTSD - Risk Factors: Age, developmental level, history of mental health or substance abuse, number of stressors in recent months, lack of social support, ineffective problem-solving or coping skills. - Protective Factors: Psychological flexibility, mindfulness, social support, effective problem-solving skills. #### Signs of Resiliency - Optimism and empowerment - Flexibility and confidence - Perseverance and perspective - Self-control and insightfulness #### Strategies to Enhance Resiliency - Establish secure attachment through consistent and empathetic caregiving. - Teach distress tolerance and mindfulness techniques. - Provide structure and predictability. - Encourage positive self-talk and visualizations. - Develop problem-solving skills and coping strategies. #### Addressing Cognitive Distortions - Challenge all-or-nothing thinking, personalization, and magnification. - Encourage factual analysis and identification of exceptions to anxious thoughts. #### Developmental Considerations - Tailor approaches based on the individual's developmental level. - Recognize the impact of early childhood trauma on attachment and development. #### Maintaining Motivation and Perseverance - Highlight the benefits of making changes versus staying the same. - Use decisional balance charts to weigh pros and cons. - Provide continuous reinforcement and follow-up. ### Time Codes for Major Points 1:00 Introduction and effects of trauma 5:40 Risk and protective factors for PTSD 15:20 Signs of resiliency and their importance 25:30 Strategies to enhance resiliency and secure attachment 35:45 Addressing cognitive distortions and developmental considerations 45:20 Maintaining motivation and perseverance in trauma recovery Feel free to ask for more details or a deeper explanation on any part of the video! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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