41 – Secondary Trauma: The Hardships Of Being A PTSD Spouse With Anna Dowe41 – Secondary Trauma: The Hardships Of Being A PTSD Spouse With Anna Dowe
The Thought Hackers
Secondary trauma is very real to Anna Dowe. Anna is the author of ‘Bent not Broken. Finding your Power, Passion and Purpose. A Familyís Guidebook to Surviving PTSD’ Due to her work as an international speaker, coach, guide,
36:51•31 Mar 2018
Coping with PTSD: Anna Dowe's Journey as a Spouse and Survivor
“I came out of the victim mentality, and every time I would start going that route...I believe that in any situation, I mean, no matter how bad they are, there's always something positive.”
How do you support a loved one grappling with PTSD while managing your own emotional well-being? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Thought Hackers', hosts Hamish Bayston and Nathan Segal sit down with Anna Dowe, an international speaker and coach, to explore this very question. Anna, who authored 'Bent not Broken: Finding Your Power, Passion and Purpose', opens up about her life as the spouse of a PTSD survivor.
She shares how her husband John's struggles with PTSD affected their relationship and the steps they took to navigate through secondary trauma. Anna dives into the importance of self-care, not just for the person suffering from PTSD but also for their loved ones. She discusses practical tools like timeline therapy and anchoring that have been pivotal in their journey toward healing. Through her candid storytelling, Anna provides a beacon of hope and actionable advice for anyone dealing with similar challenges.
Whether you're directly affected by PTSD or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and emotional support.
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