The Body Remembers: Understanding Psychological Trauma

This conversation between Dr Elizabeth Thompson and Dr Susanna Petche, the UK's leading expert in Psychological Trauma, explores the concept of trauma-informed medicine, emphasising the importance of recognising trauma's impact on both patients and healthcare providers. Their conversation includes how:Trauma informed practice acknowledges the prevalence of traumaHealthcare providers often carry their own traumaSupport and supervision are crucial for healthcare practitionersThe healthcare system itself can be inherently traumaticTrauma can impact mental, physical and spiritual healthHealing approach should be holistic and integrativeThe body has an innate ability to heal itselfUnderstanding trauma can lead to better patient outcomesIntegrative Medicine can help to reduce inflammation related to traumaCreating a trauma-informed healthcare system is crucial for changeMore about our guest:Award-winning Dr Susanna Petche is one of the UK’s leading experts in Psychological Trauma. She is a pioneer in using a combination of lifestyle medicine, coaching strategies and a trauma-informed lens to reduce the impacts of chronic stress and trauma in order to radically improve our physical and mental wellbeing.VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES HEREIf you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can: 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the NCIM Membership⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠FREE Introduction to Integrative Medicine taster class⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠Find out more about our Master's Level Diploma⁠, including standalone modules you can begin today⁠⁠ NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of doctors and complementary therapists work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠.  We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode! 📩 ⁠⁠Sign up to our newsletter for podcast updates, events, and more⁠⁠💚 ⁠⁠⁠NCIM Instagram⁠⁠⁠💚 ⁠⁠⁠NCIM Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💚 ⁠⁠⁠NCIM LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠💚 ⁠⁠⁠Elizabeth's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.🎵Podcast music by George Bloomfield.