The Truth About Nurse Trauma!

Back by popular demand, Nurse Erica welcomes Dr. Lorre Laws RN, PhD back to discuss the critical issues of nurse trauma and burnout. They explore the definitions of trauma, its physiological impacts, and nervous system responses, including the freeze and fawn responses. Nurse specific traumatization is a silent epidemic and mental health support is crucial. Dr. Laws emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed environments in healthcare settings. The conversation also delves into betrayal and the archetypes that nurses may embody as a result of their experiences. Dr. Laws shares resources for healing the healers and support aimed at helping nurses navigate their healing journeys.

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Chapters:
00:58 Greeting and Patron Shout Out
02:05 Cocktail of the Week
03:45 Guest Introduction and Context of Nurse Trauma
10:45 The Nervous System's Response to Trauma
14:05 Exploring the Freeze and Fawn Responses
21:43 The Role of Mitochondria in Trauma Response
25:26 The Silent Epidemic of Nurse-Specific Trauma
29:21 Self-care Is Not Enough to Heal Trauma
34:15 Self-Compassion and Titrating Activity Levels for Healing
39:36 Microdoses Matter: Quick Practices for Regulation
47:06 The Impact of Betrayal on the Nervous System
54:32 Exploring Archetypes and Resistance Patterns
1:05:20 Nurse Leaders and Creating Trauma-Informed Settings
1:09:58 Healing Through Community and Resources
1:15:25 Enema of the Week Award
 
Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN:
https://drlorrelaws.com 
Nursing our Healer's Heart: A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout, by Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN:  Buy on Amazon
Follow on Instagram:  instagram.com/drlorrelaws 
Subscribe on YouTube:  youtube.com/@dr.lorrelaws 
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Mocha, Mocha, Mocha!
1 part Vodka
2 parts Milk
1 part Chocolate Liqueur
1 part Coffee Liqueur  
Shake vigorously in shaker with ice cubes. Strain and serve over ice.
 

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