In this episode of Trauma Talks, featuring Dr. Sarah Ullman (University of Illinois Chicago) and Dr. Katie Edwards (University of Michigan), experts explore the complexities of trauma disclosure: why survivors choose to share (or not share) their experiences, the impact of those decisions, and how responses from others can shape healing. Hosted by Zara Kenigsberg and Kayleigh Watters, the…
In this episode, former ISTSS President Professor Deborah Kaysen speaks with Dr. Anushka Patel about the new ISTSS Briefing Paper on improving access to evidence-based interventions for trauma-exposed adults in low- and middle-income countries. Together, they explore the global mental health burden, the treatment gap for trauma survivors, and why task-sharing and community-based models are…
In this episode, Professor Rachel Hiller, Chair of the ISTSS Public Health & Policy Committee, speaks with Professors Elisa Pfeiffer, Tine Jensen, and Yo Jackson—co-authors of the new ISTSS Briefing Paper on improving access to evidence-based treatments for trauma-exposed children and youth. Together, they unpack common misconceptions in the child trauma field, discuss what research truly shows…
In this episode of Trauma Talks, hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Zara Kenningsberg are joined by Dr. Priscilla Das Brailsford and Dr. Rich Tedeschi for a powerful conversation about post-traumatic growth and resilience. Together, they discuss the differences between these two concepts, how trauma can disrupt core beliefs, and the ways individuals and communities can adapt, heal, and even thrive in…
Join Trauma Talks hosts Dr. Melissa Zielinski and Marley Fraley as they talk with Dr. Hsing-Fang Hsieh and Dr. Marc Zimmerman of the University of Michigan's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention. This final installment of April's Friday Fast Facts series highlights a discussion regarding the disparities regarding firearm injury and violence exposure resulting from racism and structural racism.
This podcast focuses on the topic of systemic betrayal and explores the biopsychosocial-spiritual impact of systemic failures. Dr. Ford will serve as content expert on systemic betrayal and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) and Dr. Stoycheva will serve as content expert on systemic betrayal and Moral Injury (MI). Dr. Khan, with a background in both MI and CPTSD, will serve as moderator. This discussion will…