May 7, 2024

Episode 2: Soldier’s Heart (Part B) - Expert Interview with Dr. Shauna Springer

Season 1

What does post-traumatic stress injury truly entail? And how does it manifest within personal relationships and family dynamics? Dr. Shauna 'Doc' Springer, a renowned psychologist and expert in psychological trauma, sheds light on these questions and more as she explains the complexities of PTSI. Drawing from her extensive experience working with military warfighters and first responders, Dr. Springer offers insights into the impact of trauma on individuals and their loved ones, emphasizing the crucial role of love and trust in the journey toward healing and recovery.

From understanding the nuances of post-traumatic stress to navigating the challenges of interpersonal relationships, Dr. Springer provides a compassionate and comprehensive perspective on healing from trauma. Listen in to learn how biological and psychological therapies are integrated to address psychological trauma, the innovative treatments and approaches to trauma recovery at the Stella Center, and strategies for fostering empathy, managing anger, and maintaining healthy relationships in the face of adversity.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What Post Traumatic Stress Injury is.
  • What PTSI may look like to someone on the outside.
  • Some of the treatments available at the Stella Center.
  • The importance of being open to do the work with the medication.
  • How second-hand PTSI works.
  • What EMDR is and how it works.
  • Whether trauma can be passed down generationally.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

  • “Sometimes I find that looking at a wife’s response or a partner’s response is a better indicator of how someone is doing than looking at their own response.” - Dr. Springer
  • “We can give somebody a reset, but in that window of opportunity, they also have to do some work. They have to develop empathy for the impact of their unchecked rage on their partner so that it serves as a braking function. They also have to think of ways to navigate anger and conflict in relationships that work.” - Dr. Springer
  • “Trauma is a cumulative burden and unless it is addressed, it can be an increasingly heavy weight over time.” - Dr. Springer

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