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

The Reality of My Limits

Greg Washington

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.

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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

  • www.tbincredible.com

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