#196 Understanding Trauma: Navigating Grief & Loss

In this episode, Dr. Christina reflects on her experience at the CrossFit Games, where she provided mental health support as part of the CrossFit Medical Society. She explains the critical differences between stress and trauma, discussing how people react to traumatic events and the signs of PTSD, emphasizing the need for early intervention. Dr. Christina underscores the importance of fostering a supportive gym community, offering mental health referrals, and training gym owners and coaches to address trauma effectively. Additionally, she introduces a new trauma module in the Mental Fit and Mindset course, designed to educate and empower gym professionals. What You'll Learn:

• CrossFit Games experience
• Differences between stress and trauma
• Responses to trauma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Early intervention in trauma
• Building a supportive gym community
• Referrals to mental health professionals
• Trauma module in the Mental Fit and Mindset course

LINKS:

MentalFit & Mindset Course: HERE

This course was made in partnership with Dr. Christina Migliara and Healthy Steps Nutrition to empower gym owners and coaches to prioritize mental health for themselves, their staff and their clients. 

Find A Mental Health Practitioner On The CrossFit Medical Society Directory: HERE

(You must create a free profile and login to see the directory)

CrossFit Medical Society Article: HERE

Gym Accelerator Summit [GAS]: HERE (https://growyournutritionbusiness.com/gas/)

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