Mini Trauma Recovery Talk: Trauma in Transit Workers with Coach Michael Bart Mathews

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Episode Overview:

This episode of the "Get Trauma Informed" podcast addresses the significant challenges transit workers face, including high levels of stress, frequent traumatic events, and long-term impacts on their mental health. Featuring insights from Coach Michael, a retired Chicago Transit Authority worker, the discussion also highlights the "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" book, offering readers strategies and resources to foster trauma recovery.

Key Takeaways:

• Transit Worker Trauma: The daily pressures of avoiding accidents, managing passenger safety, and dealing with verbal abuse expose transit workers to trauma. Notably, assaults on transit workers reached a 15-year high in 2023.
• Coach Michael's Story: As a retired transit worker, Michael shares his realization of unaddressed trauma years after retirement, leading him to become a certified trauma recovery coach.
• "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" Book: With contributions from 13 authors, this book guides readers through various trauma experiences and offers tools to overcome trauma, achieve balance, and recognize personal triggers.
• Resources from Oasis Wellness Centers: Oasis provides support groups, trauma recovery sessions, and additional recovery tools to help individuals on their journey.

Topics Covered:

1. Transit Worker Trauma Exposure:
   • Incidents of physical and verbal abuse, risk of accidents, and the constant pressure to ensure passenger safety contribute to anxiety, PTSD, and health issues.
2. Personal Experience of Coach Michael:
   • Ten years after retiring, Coach Michael identified unrecognized trauma symptoms, leading him to collaborate with Wellness Coach Liz in trauma recovery.
3. "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" Book:
   • A comprehensive resource featuring strategies for managing trauma symptoms and reaching life balance.
4. Oasis Wellness Centers Resources:
   • Support groups, live sessions, and trauma-informed resources are available through Oasis Wellness Centers.
5. Importance of Trauma Awareness:
   • Educating transit workers and managers on trauma's impact can foster a supportive and trauma-aware work environment.

Next Steps:

• Explore the "Pathway to Trauma Recovery" book: A must-read for those looking to understand trauma triggers and work towards recovery. 

Visit Oasis Wellness Centers: Additional resources are available, including group sessions and recovery tools.

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