12. OTR Eyes Wide Open: Exploring Trauma Therapy and Work-Life Balance with Dr. Jordan Arbelaez

27/06/2024 43 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1

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Episode Synopsis

Join Shannon Hayes on the road in the latest episode of Vitality Vault, produced by Vitality Lens. In this episode, Shannon ventures to New Jersey to meet with Dr. Jordan Arbelaez at the Center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Arbelaez, a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry, shares her expertise in trauma therapy, including EMDR and clinical hypnosis. Discover how modern therapies are being integrated to manage trauma and anxiety, offering new hope and techniques to patients. Follow Shannon's journey on Instagram at @shannonventures for more behind-the-scenes insights.

Jordans Links:
Instagram: @dr.jordanarbelaez
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-arbelaez-dnp-pmhnp-7496411a5/


-Introduction and Technical Start: Shannon starts the episode with a light-hearted technical hiccup, sharing a humorous anecdote about troubleshooting the recording equipment.

-Guest Introduction: Dr. Jordan Arbelaez, who practices at the Center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders in New York City, is introduced. She discusses her background in nursing and psychiatric care.

-Explaining EMDR: Dr. Arbelaez explains Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma therapy discovered in the 1980s by Francine Shapiro. The therapy helps patients process and diminish distressing memories through guided eye movements.

-Clinical Hypnosis: The conversation shifts to clinical hypnosis, another therapeutic technique Dr. Arbelaez is certified in, which taps into the unconscious mind to aid in patient recovery and wellness.

-Patient Care and Therapy Practices: Dr. Arbelaez discusses how she applies EMDR in her practice, emphasizing the therapeutic process's complexity and its phases aimed at replacing negative core beliefs associated with trauma with more constructive ones.

-Personal Insights and Work-Life Balance: The discussion turns personal as Dr. Arbelaez shares insights into balancing her demanding professional life with her role as a mother, touching on the challenges and guilt experienced by working parents.

-Philosophical Reflections on Mental Health: The episode concludes with a deep dive into the philosophy of mental health care, challenging societal norms, advocating for personal agency in therapy, and discussing the need for supportive work environments that cater to the needs of working mothers.

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