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Feb 2024
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Finding Purpose and Meaning Through Trau...

Dr Rosie Gilderthorp
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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:

@rosiegilderthorp

@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

Thank you so much for listening to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'd really appreciate it if you could take the time to subscribe, rate and review the show. It helps more mental health professionals just like you to find us, and it also means a lot to me personally when I read the reviews. Thank you in advance and we'll see you next week for another episode of practical strategy and inspiration to move your independent practice forward.

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Is this the year that you take your private practice seriously? Maybe you are just starting out or perhaps you want to grow your practice with a team or passive income. Whatever stage you are at, I would love to support you. For new practices, I have our group coaching programme, Start and Grow where you will find all the support, resources and knowledge you need to create an impactful and rewarding practice. https://psychologybusinessschool.com/psychology-business-school/ For more established practices come and take a look at my coaching for growth packages. I have a couple of spots left for individual coaching so let me help you get 2024 off to the best start possible. https://psychologybusinessschool.com/1-to-1-coaching-for-mental-health-professionals/

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