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#533: Paul Conti, MD — How Trauma Works and How to Heal from It

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Sep 22, 2021

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Paul Conti

Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist and author of "Trauma, the Invisible Epidemic," discusses how personal experiences with trauma drive his passion for psychiatry. He dives into the complexities of trauma's effects on mental health and the necessity of validating emotions for healing. Conti critiques the current mental health system, advocating for individualized, holistic treatment approaches. He also explores diverse healing modalities, including the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of trauma's impact on individuals.

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ADVICE

Validating Trauma Responses

Validate and acknowledge emotional responses to trauma, even vicarious trauma, instead of invalidating them.
Putting feelings into words with trusted individuals can help reduce anxiety and distress.

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ANECDOTE

Uncle Rango's Resilience

Conti discusses how his uncle, Uncle Rango, found strength and a sense of self after experiencing trauma in World War II.
Despite limited education, Rango's wartime experience fostered resilience and pride.

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INSIGHT

Selective Abstraction

Selective abstraction involves fixating on one detail and building an entire narrative around it.
This can lead to distorted self-perception, focusing on negatives and overlooking the bigger picture.

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Trauma, The Invisible Epidemic

How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal from It

Paul Conte

Trauma, The Invisible Epidemic, delves into the pervasive nature of trauma and its impact on individuals and society. The book explores various types of trauma, including acute, chronic, and vicarious trauma, and examines the role of shame in perpetuating its effects. It provides practical tools and strategies for healing from trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding its biological and psychological mechanisms. The author advocates for a holistic approach to trauma treatment, combining brain biology, medicine, and psychology. Ultimately, the book offers a call to action to address the trauma pandemic and foster collective healing.

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The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel van der Kolk

In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field.

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Paul Conti, MD is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident and then served on the medical faculty before moving to Portland and founding a clinic.

Dr. Conti specializes in complex assessment and problem-solving, as well as both health and performance optimization, serving patients and clients throughout the United States and internationally, including the executive leadership of large corporations. His new book is Trauma, the Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It.

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