Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

Complicated grief and PTSD are not something that only veterans deal with when coming home from war. Anyone who has been through or witnessed a traumatic experience can have PTSD or complex grief. But what we do need are veterans who have dealt with PTSD and complicated grief and have found ways to cope and get through. This podcast is devoted to helping people who need support, encouragement, and advice. PTSD and complicated grief now have a voice of healing. Listen to these veterans and experts as we breakdown the treatment options, theories, tools, and techniques that help people get unstuck, overcome suicidal or negative thoughts. Listen and know that your not alone.

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Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

The Reality of My Limits

March 08, 2021 • Greg Washington

0:00 | 1:11:30

Greg speaks with Tanya Gauthier, as she shares her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury. Tanya was able to overcome her accident, graduate college and start a non-profit organization that helps out other people dealing with the repercussions of TBIs.

Connect with Tanya:
Instagram: @TBIncredible
E-Mail: gauthier.tanya@gmail.com
Website: www.tbincredible.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TBIncredible

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[0:01-3:53] Opening Segment

[3:53-10:46] Tanya’s Story

Why West Point?
Family and religious background

[10:46-28:47] The Accident and TBI’s

Tanya speaks about her accident
Tanya breaks down what a TBI is, and the effects it has had in her life

[28:47-50:48] Collateral Damage

Tanya speaks on her healthy and unhealthy ways of coping with the aftermath of dealing with a TBI
Tanya also shares about her mental health during the recovery process with her thoughts of suicide

[50:48-1:09:04] Reflection

What kind of support would she have wanted from people?
What kept her going?
Tanya tells us what advice would she give her younger self and if she sees her growth

[1:09:04-1:11:30] Closing Segment

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