Finding Purpose and Meaning Through Trauma with Dr Yvonne Waft

Hello and welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. Today I'm here with Dr Yvonne Waft, a clinical psychologist, EMDR consultant, and author of her new book, Coping with Trauma. Yvonne has a unique perspective on trauma, having lived through life changing trauma in her teens to becoming a Paralympic athlete and helping others through clinical psychology and sports coaching.

Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at The Business of Psychology

Links for Yvonne:

Website: www.catalystclinpsy.co.uk

LinkedIn: Dr Yvonne Waft

Facebook: @catalystclinpsy

Twitter/X: @catalystclinpsy

Instagram: @waftyvonne

Book: Coping With Trauma: Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Overwhelming Events by Dr Yvonne Waft www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/waft

Rosie on Instagram:

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@thepregnancypsychologist

The highlights

• Yvonne tells us what sparked her interest in psychology 01:13
• Yvonne talks about why she thinks she took decisions to try and seek out insight and meaningful activity post trauma 04:40
• We discuss EMDR training 18:00
• Yvonne tells us how her psychology career evolved 22:38
• Yvonne talks about her move to private practice 38:15
• I ask Yvonne about her book 44:42
• Yvonne tell us where we can connect with her 55:30

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