Developing Chronic Trauma Symptoms

In this episode, specific examples of trauma are presented using the framework of Classical or Pavlovian Conditioning. Using this theory of animal learning will help explain how and why chronic trauma symptoms may have developed. This will also clarify a way forward for recovery.

Please note that this episode contains explicit sexual material  on sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, mass violence, combat, self-harm and death and dying, that some people may find disturbing or triggering.

Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist)

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Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)

Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects