Healing After the Flames: Coping with Trauma from the Los Angeles Fires
Episode 184
June 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
Join psychologist Dr. Rachael Polokoff on Convos from the Couch as she revisits the traumatic January 2025 Los Angeles fires, highlighting the ongoing psychological challenges faced by survivors, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, Dr. Polokoff discusses effective therapeutic approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and journaling. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of specialized mental health interventions, community connection, and authentic empathy in healing after devastating events.
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