Interview | Trauma: Victimhood and True Resilience with Dr. Kristin Beasley

We continue our series on trauma and personhood with another conversation with Dr. Kristin Beasley. Dr. B is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and early childhood development. Dr. B helps us clarify terms such as “victim” and “victimhood.” She provides practical insight on how to more compassionately work with those who have experienced trauma and is a wealth of wisdom on cultivating resilience. [1:00] What is victimhood? [3:40] The difference between states and. traits[9:20] Resilience is not random[10:00] A more compassionate response[14:50] On true Victim/victimhood and the limits of the terms[23:40] For those who struggle to acknowledge their victimhood[33:00] Dr. B’s problem with the “hood” in “victimhood”[37:30] Resilience starts in the front end of life[38:30] If Dr. B were president…[42:15] Developing resilience and respecting those who struggle[55:45] What we can do to cultivate resilience (in ourselves and in those we help)Follow Dr B’s work: https://www.drbconnections.com/ [trauma-informed care and resilience training!]—Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast: “Discovering our inner depths, one fathom at a time.”—Co-hosts: Seth Abram, Seth Creekmore, Lindsey Marks, Drew MoserProduction/Editing: Seth CreekmoreFollow us on Instagram: @fathoms.enneagramFollow Abram: @integratedenneagramFollow Creek: @_creekmoreFollow Drew: @typetrailenneagramFollow Lindsey: @lindseyfaithdmThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy