Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Called to Flourish Podcast

Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 03: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In this episode, we talk about PTSD, its background, symptoms, and causes. Additionally, we explore different treatments that have been used to overcome this mental health challenge, including the H.E.A.R.T. Model (Healing Emotional/Affective Responses to Trauma). Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumatology, Director of Training and Internship, and Director for the Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies at Divine Mercy University. He is also the creator and instructor of the H.E.A.R.T. Model. Dr. Keyes’ specialties include dissociative disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, addictions, and mood/anxiety disorders. He has 35 years of experience in private practice and 20 years of experience in research. He has received the Hope Award from Restoration Ministries and the Richard A. Kluft Research Award. Read his full bio: https://divinemercy.edu/m-s-counseling-online/faculty/benjamin-keyes/ The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU. Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthropology with the scientific understanding of the human person. DMU provides the following programs: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Psychology, and Spiritual Direction Certificate. Learn more about Divine Mercy University: https://divinemercy.edu/