Military Psychologist on Turning Your Trauma into Growth - with Dr. Erin McKee

Ever wondered how to translate your trauma into growth? Sah and military Psychologist, Dr. Erin McKee, dive into the difference between post-traumatic stress disorder and post-traumatic growth, the intersections of Buddhist psychology and trauma recovery, and the complexities of being a female psychologist in the military. Tune in to hear them chat about: 1. Approaching psychological care for the military and veterans AS a military veteran. 2. Why is military burnout such a common crisis? 3. Punitive justice in the military and Dr.McKee’s fight to make it more restorative. 4. Understanding punitive vs restorative justice from a psychological perspective. 5. The plague of anti-trans and anti-gay sentiment in the military. 6. Overcoming PTSD with the help of spirituality and Buddhist psychology. Dr. Erin McKee Psy.D., M.A., is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trauma expert, Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, and military veteran. Dr. McKee’s areas of expertise include attachment disorders, traumatic stress, and PTSD, relationships, Buddhist psychology, ADHD, veteran trauma, healthcare worker work/life balance, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders including OCD. ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where Sah began his own career in wellness as a certified Health Coach! IIN pioneered the field of health coaching with the Health Coach Training Program, and created a movement to change the health and happiness of the world. Discover how to nourish, heal, and thrive in all aspects of your life and career. Payment plans start as low as $199/month, AND as a member of our community, you’ll save $2,500 off tuition if you mention Sah D’Simone at registration. ✨✨✨ Get more Sah in your life: 💙 Follow @SahDSimone: Instagram & TikTok 💙 Book: Spiritually Sassy: https://amzn.to/3pe5WIF 💙 Book: 5-Minute Daily Meditations: https://amzn.to/3yetkZy 💙 Spiritualize your wardrobe: Self Care Is For Everyone x Sah D’Simone: https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/collections/sah-d-simone 💙 Take the quiz: https://myspiritualinventory.com/ 💙 Get free access to over a dozen SAH Method practices, now! https://sahdsimone.com/try-somatic-acivated-healing ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices