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Understanding Trauma: Practical Tools to Support Healing and Resilience
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Trauma isn’t rare -- and it doesn’t only come from catastrophic events. For first responders, veterans, kids in foster care, parents in crisis, and families everywhere, trauma can silently shape daily life, decision-making, relationships, and health.
In this episode of the Human Resilience podcast, hosts, Shelley and Bob, sit down with Dr. Nicole Blazek, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma recovery, and Jessica Andersen, a registered nurse and behavioral health engagement expert. Together, they break down what trauma-informed care really looks like when it’s done well, not as a buzzword but as a practice rooted in safety, trust, and compassion.
Listen and Learn:
- What trauma really is, and why it’s based on internal impact, not just the event
- Grounding and connection strategies that work when someone shuts down, and how to build trust with people who feel unseen, guarded, or exhausted
- The positive impact digital support can have when triggers hit between in-person sessions
- Practical ways to respond without judgment to support healing in everyday life
From grounding strategies that work in moments of panic to digital check-ins that extend care beyond the session, Nicole and Jess offer real tools for real people: clinicians, caregivers, family members, and anyone supporting someone through pain.
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of trauma, mental health struggles, and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.
Hosts
- Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
- Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Strategist, GoMo Health
Featured Guests
- Dr. Nicole Blazek, Clinical Psychologist, Trauma-Informed Care Expert
- Jessica Andersen, BSN, RN, Nurse and Healthcare Engagement Expert
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Why Trauma Matters (00:00:00)
2. Meet the Experts (00:01:39)
3. Defining Trauma-Informed Care (00:04:09)
4. Risks of Missing Trauma (00:06:34)
5. Building Trust and Rapport (00:11:10)
6. Helping Kids Name Their Reality (00:14:30)
7. Rebuilding Social Connection (00:18:26)
8. Digital Support Between Sessions (00:21:03)
9. Engaging Caregivers with Skills (00:24:19)
10. Preparing Resilience Before Crisis (00:27:30)
11. Handling The “Dark Place” (00:31:00)
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