Trauma-Informed Lens Podcast

Episode 26: Trauma-Informed Goes Primetime

Posted on March 13, 2018

Episode 26: Trauma-Informed Goes Primetime

In this episode, Matt, Curt, and Jerry discuss Oprah Winfrey’s 60 Minute reporting on childhood trauma. In a matter of a few minutes, the number of people exposed to the research on trauma multiplied many time over. What does it could this mean for the trauma movement? How can we utilize this moment to further understanding in our communities? These questions and more are covered in this episode.

Discussion Questions:

  • What were your reactions to the 60 Minute episode?
  • Who should we be sharing this video with to help people better-understanding trauma?
  • Now that many more people in our community understand trauma, how can we become advocated for transforming this knowledge into meaningful action to help those suffering from traumatic experiences?

60 Minutes  Trauma Segment

Van Jones Show Interview with Oprah

Oprah’s CBS This Morning Interview

Boston Globe Article on Bessel van der Kolk

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