SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing toxic self-talk, why things often feel like they get worse before they get better, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-identify-understand-heal-ptsd-with-kati-morton Get Kati's book here: https://www.katimorton.com/books Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order. -Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:30 Why Kati wrote her new book Traumatized 3:20 Why trauma is so pervasive 4:00 The difference between coaching & therapy 6:35, 14:00 Trauma is not just associated with a major event—there are different degrees & types of trauma 15:00 Generational trauma & social media 22:00 Eating disorders & self-injury 31:00 How to find a good therapist 36:00 Why things often feel like they get worse than they get better 42:00 How to change negative self-talk using bridge statements 48:00, 53:00 Why true change takes time & is often uncomfortable 51:00 Why it is okay to grieve the old you ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.