Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
How To Recognize Trauma
How To Recognize Trauma
How To Recognize Trauma
Saturday 6th December 2025
Explore how recognising trauma's impact can aid addiction recovery with Dr. Jacques de Broekert's insights.
25 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Trauma's impact is more significant than the event itself.
- Differentiate between 'big T' and 'small t' traumas.
- Professional help is crucial for processing trauma.
- Unresolved trauma can lead to addiction as a coping mechanism.
- Personal stories help illustrate the effects of trauma.
Trauma is not the event itself; it's the impact it leaves on us.
What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered? Dr. Jacques de Broekert, your addiction lifeguard, takes listeners on a candid journey into the world of trauma and its profound impact on addiction. In this episode, Dr. Jacques sheds light on how trauma isn't just about the event itself but the lasting emotional impact it leaves behind. He shares personal anecdotes and clinical insights, explaining the difference between 'big T' and 'small t' traumas and how they shape our coping mechanisms.
With humour and warmth, Dr. Jacques encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and consider how unresolved trauma might be influencing their lives. Whether it's through vivid stories of his own past or tales from his clients, he offers a compassionate look at how trauma manifests in our bodies and minds, often leading to addiction as a coping mechanism. Dr. Jacques stresses the importance of professional help in processing trauma and breaking free from its chains.
So, if you're curious about the hidden battles people face and the courage it takes to confront them, this episode is a must-listen. Could recognising and addressing trauma be the key to your recovery?