Trauma - From Punishment to Compassionate Legal Interventions with Attorney Mark Astor

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this powerful Get Trauma Informed conversation, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding welcomes attorney Mark Astor of Astor Simovitch Law. Mark specializes in helping families with loved ones facing mental health and substance use disorders. Drawing from his past as a prosecutor, Mark shares how the legal system has traditionally failed to address the root of these issues: trauma.This episode offers a compassionate look at how trauma-informed legal action can transform lives, empower families, and break the cycle of suffering.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:👨‍⚖️ About Astor Simovitch Law: A law firm focused on helping families intervene in the lives of loved ones battling addiction or mental illness when all else has failed.💔 The Trauma Connection: Why trauma is the root cause behind many mental health and substance use issues.⚖️ Criminal Justice Reform: How punishment without healing only worsens trauma.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Empowerment: How families can legally and ethically step in to get help for resistant loved ones—and why their healing matters too.🛑 Breaking the Silence: Liz shares her personal story of surviving domestic violence and the barriers that exist when looking for trauma-informed support.💡 Next Steps: Learn how to reach out for legal support and connect with trauma recovery resources.Resources Mentioned:🌐 Astor Simovitch Law Website 💻 Oasis Wellness CentersConnect with Us: 💚 Host: Liz Blanding, Trauma Recovery Coach 🌐 Website: Oasis Wellness Centers 📘 Book: Pathway to Trauma Recovery 🎧 More Episodes: Get Trauma Informed Podcast  We are dedicated to providing support, education, and resources to individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. With a dedicated listener base, our podcast offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to connect with a deeply engaged and supportive community.Partnering with us will provide crucial support to many who need it on their recovery journey.  Support the showRemember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: [email protected]://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/aboutDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.