TraumaTies

The funeral services industry is one of the places where unsung heroes intersect with families, sometimes in the deepest and hardest moments of their lives. In this episode of TraumaTies , host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, are joined by Janet McGee, a licensed mortician, adjunct...

Journalists, especially those covering difficult topics such as war and conflict, violence, corruption, the death penalty, and other human rights issues, are exposed to vicarious trauma through their work.  In this episode of TraumaTies , host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, w...

A veterinarian’s job includes more than examining animals and performing surgeries. It also includes having difficult conversations with pet owners as well as advocating for the best interests of the animal. From dealing with emergencies to domestic violence situations, the various sensitive and emotional aspects that go along with the profession can have a substantial impact on the mental health...

Congressional staffers may not be the first group to come to mind when thinking about unsung heroes of trauma. However, Congressional staffers work on the front lines - talking with constituents, listening to their stories, hearing about their needs, and responding to their concerns.  In this episode of TraumaTies , host Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, the Executive Directo...

The causes and manifestations of trauma vary widely and every individual’s experience with trauma is unique. As a result, certain areas of trauma are often overlooked.  In this episode of TraumaTies , host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silverberg, Deputy Director at NVRDC, kick off season two by welcoming guest,...

Trauma is defined by the person, not by the event. But that doesn’t mean that victims of trauma have to suffer alone. Shining a light on a diversity of perspectives can help thread the human connection around the universal experience of trauma. In this episode of TraumaTies , host and Executive Director of the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), Bridgette Stumpf, and co-host, Lindsey Silver...

If there’s one lesson we take from the natural world about trauma and resiliency, let it be from the trees and the sea otters. Humans used to think that trees competed with one another for light and resources to survive. But below our feet, they’re actually communicating with each other through a network that shares information about drought and disease. And the sea otters? They hold hands so they...

As a proud Somali-American Muslim woman, Lul Mohamud, MPH is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence in the African Immigrant and Refugee communities. Through The Person Center , she is leading change to better the lives of the community she calls her own. On this week’s episode of TraumaTies, hosts Bridgette Stumpf, Executive Director at NVRDC , and Lindsey Silverberg, Head of Serv...

Throughout her career, Seema Gajwani has been working to improve criminal and juvenile justice systems across the country, running the Criminal Justice Program at the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, D.C. before entering her current role at the D.C. Office of the Attorney General .  On this week’s episode of TraumaTies, hosts Bridgette Stumpf, Executive Director at NVRDC , and Lindsey...

The courtroom can be a traumatizing place for survivors, who can experience retraumatization by having to relive and retell experiences. In addition, the outcome of the courtroom process is often not what they hoped or expected from the criminal justice system. Don’t miss this episode of TraumaTies as hosts Bridgette Stumpf and Lindsey Silverberg dive deep into trauma-informed justice with Kristin...

Dr. Mona Mittal sees her interest in trauma and human suffering as the result of  her upbringing. Having grown up in India, Dr. Mittal admits that despite its immense beauty, suffering was never far out of sight.  While pursuing her master’s in social work, she interned at a special unit within the police department that worked with women and children. It was both the hardships and human...

With multiple degrees and residency experience from some of the nation’s top schools and hospitals, such as Stanford Medical School, Georgetown, and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Erin C. Hall has no shortage of experience and expertise under her belt, which is why she is employed at one of the top trauma centers in the country.  On this week’s episode of Trauma Ties, brought to life by the Network for V...

Reesie Sims was still a college student when she began working with trauma victims at the Ohio State organization It’s Abuse. She decided to make it her life’s work by moving to Washington D.C. to work at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and becoming a licensed therapist before starting her current role at Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) . On this week’s episode of TraumaTie...

What is trauma? Defining trauma as a concept is challenging — there isn’t a black and white definition. Trauma is not defined by an event, but rather it’s defined by the person who experienced the event.  TraumaTies was brought to life by the Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) to create a space that is open for everyone to address trauma after a crime. Our hosts, Bridgette Stumpf, Exec...

It may be invisible to some and ever-present to others--but trauma entangles us all. Brought to you by Network for Victim Recovery of DC ( NVRDC ), TraumaTies: Untangling Societal Harm & Healing After Crime is a podcast that creates space and conversations to dissect the structural and systemic knots that keep us from addressing trauma. We want this podcast to be an experience--one where you l...