In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Amy King, a licensed psychologist who provides training, consultation and Education, to discuss how trauma impacts medicine and how to recognize our own trauma to better serve those in our care. She also works with healthcare organizations around wellness, staff vitality and creating trauma-responsive spaces. 

Among her specialties is working with professionals to help create resilient children, patients, and thriving families, guiding them to heal their Stress and trauma through connected Relationships. Her experience includes serving as a statewide trainer for the Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare, and subject matter expert to promote child wellness in pediatric settings on behalf of Children’s Health Alliance. Her current work is promoting resilience within primary care medical homes through partnership and collaboration. Dr. Amy & her team serve folks who aim to be champions in connected spaces. When she’s not working to promote resilience, you can find her with her family on their small hobby farm in Newberg, Oregon.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn:

• What trauma informed care is and how to manage it
• How to recognize our own trauma to better serve those in our care
• Managing compounding stressors & collective trauma as healthcare providers 
• The importance of peer support and collaboration in healthcare organizations 
• Processing trauma in the workplace and how to keep yourself resilient 

Grab your drink of choice and join the conversation!

Disclaimer

The Healthcare Provider Happy Hour Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. This podcast should not be considered professional advice. Please speak with your own healthcare practitioner when seeking medical advice.

Resources

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Website: www.doctoramyllc.com 

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At the onset of my career as a Physiotherapist (PT) in 2007, I also became a caregiver to my chronically ill father. Throughout my career and caregiving, I saw both sides of the healthcare system – as a clinician and as a family member & caregiver – and I witnessed the gaps in communication between providers and patients. Walking into a medical appointment with my dad was always a psychological experience and quite often, his healing and our outlook was mainly impacted by the quality of the interactions.

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