Understanding Trauma

In this week’s episode Quinn (he/him) talks with Amy Ruff (she/they) to dive deeper into what trauma is, how it can show up in our lives, and ways in which folks might come to transform their experiences. Link to access transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dDaWk5mJuu8tjxnQXpq0nqbCQQLtL-9A-4he_I4KDqs/edit For those interested in diving deeper into the topic of trauma here is a list of resources of books & websites available: My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem, LCSW Dr. Dan Siegal - https://drdansiegel.com Dr. Stephen Porges - https://www.stephenporges.com Deb Dana's Rhythm of Regulation - https://www.rhythmofregulation.com Kai Cheng Thom - https://kaichengthom.com Vo Vo - http://vovovovo.weebly.com Trauma Informed Oregon - https://traumainformedoregon.org Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine, Phd Getting Past Your Past (take control of your life with self-help techniques from EMDR therapy) by Francine Shapiro, Phd Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker, LMFT The works of Dr. Michael Yellow Bird -------------------------------------------- Resources: Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our Google Form, shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram! Google Form for questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6 For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling -------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected] Instagram @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what) WHAT Website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa