Interview | Trauma: Victimhood and True Resilience with Dr. Kristin Beasley

We continue our series on trauma and personhood with another conversation with Dr. Kristin Beasley. Dr. B is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and early childhood development. Dr. B helps us clarify terms such as “victim” and “victimhood.” She provides practical insight on how to more compassionately work with those who have experienced trauma and is a wealth of wisdom on cultivating resilience. 

[1:00] What is victimhood? 

[3:40] The difference between states and. traits

[9:20] Resilience is not random

[10:00] A more compassionate response

[14:50] On true Victim/victimhood and the limits of the terms

[23:40] For those who struggle to acknowledge their victimhood

[33:00] Dr. B’s problem with the “hood” in “victimhood”

[37:30] Resilience starts in the front end of life

[38:30] If Dr. B were president…

[42:15] Developing resilience and respecting those who struggle

[55:45] What we can do to cultivate resilience (in ourselves and in those we help)

Follow Dr B’s work: https://www.drbconnections.com/ [trauma-informed care and resilience training!]

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