Medical trauma can hide in plain sight, shaping how we relate to ourselves and the world long after care has ended. It may show up as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or grief, stemming from a sudden medical emergency, a prolonged hospitalization, a chronic illness, or years of being dismissed or mistreated by providers.
Written by expert clinicians and researchers on the topic of medical trauma, this book offers a clear roadmap to recovery for survivors and caregivers alike. Inside, you’ll find actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and advocacy resources to help you:
Whether you are navigating your own healing or supporting others through theirs, you don’t have to face the complexities of medical trauma alone—hope and recovery are within reach.
Michelle Flaum, EdD, LPCC-s, DCMHS, is author of the first book dedicated solely to the topic of medical trauma, Managing the Psychological Impact of Medical Trauma: A Guide for Mental Health and Health Care Professionals and founder of the Certificate in Medical Trauma-Informed Care at Xavier University, which is the first training program of its kind worldwide. A Fellow of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Dual-Diplomate, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialist in Trauma Counseling and Integrated Behavioral Health Care Counseling, Dr. Flaum has worked with the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative/Stanford University and The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Healthcare to develop assessment tools to help clinicians provide improved quality of care for patients who experience medical trauma. She is a strong advocate for integrating mental health professionals into treatment teams to enhance the patient experience and improve patient care, and her assessment tools and protocols are used throughout the world. She is the medical trauma specialist and executive board member for Live the Pain, an international organization of professionals based in Tel Aviv, Israel working to bring innovative solutions to the management of pain. Additionally, Dr. Flaum has been featured throughout the media, including NPR’s All Things Considered, Doctor Radio on SiriusXM, Health Professional Radio, Refinery29, Social Work Today, Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today, Healthcentral.com, The Conversation and Elle Magazine.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michelle Flaum maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Xavier University. She receives royalties as a published author. Michelle Flaum receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationship with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michelle Flaum is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Ohio Association of Counselors in Private Practice. She serves on the editorial review board for the Nursing for Women's Health. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Ohio Counseling Association.
Sacha McBain, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, AR, where she serves as the associate director of the Center for Trauma Prevention, Recovery and Innovation and leads the Trauma Psychology Consult Service. Dr. McBain provides training and consultation to medical services regarding implementation of trauma-informed care practices and health care worker wellness initiatives designed to prevent posttraumatic stress disorder. She has trained in community health and prevention research and implementation science in order to identify and put into place organizational practices within healthcare systems designed to increase access to mental health care following a traumatic event. She serves as an expert panel member on the American College of Surgeons Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Best Practice Guidelines Work Group and is an active member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sacha McBain has an employment relationship with Rush University Medical Center. She receives grants from NIH/NIMHD and NIH/NIDA. Dr. McBain receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sacha McBain is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
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