How to use Psychology in a war zone – Ukraine - Trauma

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to use Psychology in a war zone – Ukraine - Trauma Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Dr. Alistair Teager about his experiences setting up a new psychology service in Ukraine. Dr. Teager discusses how he became involved in the project and the challenges he faced working in a war zone. He also talks about the importance of self-care and the impact of vicarious trauma on mental health professionals. Dr. Trent expresses her admiration for Dr. Teager's work and discusses the broader implications of providing mental health support in conflict-affected areas. The episode concludes with a discussion on the responsibility of media outlets when reporting on traumatic events and the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues in Ukraine. The Highlights: 00:00 - Summary 00:53 - Introduction 02:13 - Moral Injury 03:12 - Request for ideas for future podcast episodes 04:07 - Welcoming Dr. Alistair Teager and his background 05:24 - Involvement in Ukraine 06:16 - Opportunistic Career Choices 07:14 - Duration of Stay in Ukraine 08:25 - Challenges of Working in a War Zone 09:21 - Impact of War on Ukrainian Refugees 10:48 - Collective Trauma and Ongoing Crisis 11:53 - Psychological Impact and Training 13:43 - Training Initiatives and Recommendations: 14:59 - Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health 15:21 - Universal Symptoms of Mental Health 16:24 - Ethical Considerations in Media 17:22 - Balancing Awareness and Sensitivity 18:33 - Self-Care in Trauma Work 19:29 - Self-Care Strategies 21:31 - Coping with Sleep Challenges 22:28 - Decompression and Peer Support 23:37 - Practicing What We Preach 25:04 - Concerns for Safety and Communication Challenges: 27:44 - Mundane Activities in Extraordinary Times 29:35 - Generational Effects and Societal Impact 31:55 - Offering Support and Mental Health Awareness: 33:35 - Acknowledgment and Gratitude 37:07 - Multifaceted Career in Psychology 37:58 - Closing Remarks Links: 📱Connect with Dr Alistair Teager here: https://twitter.com/ajteager 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested ✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #ukraine #ukraineconflict #zelensky #warzone #trauma #conflict #airraid #airraidsiren #siren #dclinpsy #dclin #clinicalpsychology #journalism #selfcare #sleepbetter #clinicalpsychologist #spinalinjury #stokemandeville #spinalunit #rehabilitation #psychologycareer #mentalhealth #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #psychologygraduate #WHO #WorldHealthOrganisation Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336