We Are Misusing the Term ‘Trauma’- Let’s Understand Trauma Response, Childhood Trauma, Parenting, Society and Our Feelings- Shini Sahni- 110

<p>Trigger Warning- The episode contains references to sexual abuse, substance abuse, violence and fire. Please use your discretion before listening.</p><p>Every time I open Instagram these days, the word ‘trauma’ comes in front of me at least once. Many inconveniences are termed as traumatising and a host of responses are termed as trauma responses. We need to understand that not every distress is trauma and not every response is a trauma response.</p><p>I have Shini Sahni with me who is a mental well-being and mental fitness coach. She has worked as a psychotherapist for over 17 years. Shini is the founder of Nu-Re Wellness which focuses on preventive mental healthcare.</p><p>She will tell us-</p><p>-What trauma is and what it’s not</p><p>-How overusing the term impacts the society negatively</p><p>-What is childhood trauma</p><p>-How to recognize trauma in kids</p><p>-Why we shouldn’t worry unnecessarily about traumatising our kids</p><p>-What are some better ways of describing feelings which are not trauma</p><p>Connect with Shini Sahni- <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shini-sahni/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/shini-sahni/</a> (shinisahni@gmail.com)</p><p>Shownotes- <a href='https://maitrisconfetti.com/110/'>https://maitrisconfetti.com/110/</a></p><p>Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/'>https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/</a></p> <p>Email me- <a href='mailto:littlefixespodcast@gmail.com'>littlefixespodcast@gmail.com</a><br/><br/>Disclaimer- This podcast is only for educational and entertainment purposes. It doesn&apos;t intend to replace the guidance of trained professionals like doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and coaches etc.<br/><br/>Music Credit- Epidemic Sound</p>