Psychotherapy for Trauma (Part 1: CPT)

Posttraumatic Growth

This episode addresses recovery from PTSD, and a phenomenon we call Posttraumatic Growth. The goal of this episode is to introduce you to an old concept with a new name, and give you hope that you can lead an even more meaningful life after trauma. If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com [happywizardpodcast@gmail.com] and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions. 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 include www.route91therapy.com [http://www.route91therapy.com/] and www.loveexpands.com [http://www.loveexpands.com/]. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.

Psychotherapy for Trauma (Part 2: PE)

This episode addresses recovery from PTSD specifically from a cognitive perspective. An overview is provided for one of the top-line treatments for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. The goal of this episode is to introduce listeners to the treatment modality of Prolonged Exposure to enhance overall understanding. If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com [happywizardpodcast@gmail.com] and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions. 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 include www.route91therapy.com [http://www.route91therapy.com/] and www.loveexpands.com [http://www.loveexpands.com/]. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.

Psychotherapy for Trauma (Part 1: CPT)

This episode addresses recovery from PTSD specifically from a cognitive perspective. An overview is provided for one of the top-line treatments for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. The goal of this episode is to introduce listeners to the treatment modality of Cognitive Processing Therapy to enhance overall understanding. If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com [happywizardpodcast@gmail.com] and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions. 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 include www.route91therapy.com [http://www.route91therapy.com/] and www.loveexpands.com [http://www.loveexpands.com/]. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.

Treatments for Sleep Problems: Part 2

This episode discusses treatments available for sleep disturbance, which is often a problem after trauma. The goal of this two-part episode is to introduce listeners to and explore the best treatments for insomnia and nightmares. Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist.io) If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com [happywizardpodcast@gmail.com] and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions. 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 include www.route91therapy.com [http://www.route91therapy.com/] and www.loveexpands.com [http://www.loveexpands.com/]. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.

Treatments for Sleep Problems: Part 1

This episode discusses treatments available for sleep disturbance, which is often a problem after trauma. The goal of this two-part episode is to introduce listeners to and explore the best treatments for insomnia and nightmares. Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist.io) If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com [happywizardpodcast@gmail.com] and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions. 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 include www.route91therapy.com [http://www.route91therapy.com/] and www.loveexpands.com [http://www.loveexpands.com/]. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.