Ologies with Alie Ward Psychological Traumatology (PTSD & STRESS) with Nicholas Barr
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May 28, 2019 
Traumatologist Dr. Nicholas Barr discusses PTSD treatments, mindfulness, and intergenerational trauma. The podcast explores the brain under stress, resilience strategies, and the healing power of animals in therapy. Self-help tips and affordable therapy resources are also shared.
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Meditation Study Followed Personal Loss
- Nicholas studied Buddhism in Dharamsala after his father died and practiced daily meditation in a monastic context.
- That practice helped him cope and inspired his interest in using mindfulness clinically.
Talk Therapy Often Misses PTSD Mechanisms
- Traditional talk therapy alone often fails for PTSD because it doesn't target fear-memory processing.
- Evidence-based trauma treatments should be prioritized over generic supportive talk when PTSD persists.
EMDR Works But Mechanism Is Unclear
- EMDR may work but its unique bilateral stimulation component's added value is uncertain.
- EMDR, CPT and PE all involve exposure elements; completion and fit predict outcomes.