For someone who is a survivor of a friend or family member who suicided, the words “Suicide Prevention” and “Know the Signs” don’t always bring feelings of hope or comfort. Rather, they often result in a feeling of guilt, sadness,…
The group goes deep into signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide as they reflect on the most recent interview with Officer Shaw on his personal experience with PTSD and first responder mental health. When we experience…
Officer Michael Shaw experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of losing his best friend and fellow law enforcement officer to suicide. In part 2 of this interview, Officer Shaw discusses the importance of seeking support despite…
Michael Shaw shares his personal story of how the loss of his best friend to suicide had a long lasting impact on his personal and professional life. Matt was not only Officer Shaw’s best friend and roommate, but also a Deputy Sheriff. In this…
A trauma response can result from exposure to any scary or distressing situation. It can show up in the form of high reactivity, bad dreams, upsetting thoughts or memories, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty sleeping. Now, while the word…
Therapists Uncut explores the not so subtle ways stress can negatively impact our lives. They discuss personal experiences from the 2020 Nationwide Shelter-In-Place order and the importance of using self-care to cope with stress.
T-Uncut discusses how to cope, Social Distancing, recent virtual mishaps, and whether or not we are really all in this together.
The Therapists Uncut Podcast was created to make mental health more relatable for everyone through casual conversation, guest interviews, and real talk with friends who happen to be therapists.