This week Dr. Trevor Wilkins, known as the Angry Viking Therapist, discusses the impact of early life experiences on current behavior, trauma in public safety and military professions, and the importance of changing one's mental filter to overcome adversity. Dr. Wilkins shares his journey from public safety to becoming a therapist and provides insight into his intensive, specialized treatment methods for trauma. The episode emphasizes the significance of taking control and applying practical strategies to improve mental health and overall wellbeing.

 

Episode Highlights:

03:38 The Power of Predictions in Therapy

11:32 From Public Safety to Therapy

26:33 The Neurotrauma Project and EMDR

32:00 The Impact of Childhood Experiences

35:07 Addressing Trauma and Mental Health

42:42 Complex PTSD and Blocking Beliefs

 

Dr. Trevor Wilkins, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP, is a trauma-focused psychotherapist specializing in PTSD treatment for public safety professionals. A former police officer, firefighter, and EMT, he brings real-world insight to Thin Line Counseling in Lexington, KY. Known for his no-nonsense, action-oriented approach, Dr. Wilkins combines evidence-based methods like EMDR and REBT with deep expertise in law enforcement stress. He serves as Clinical Director for The Wounded Blue, teaches at the University of the Cumberlands, and is pursuing a second PhD in Trauma-Informed Care. Dr. Wilkins is a respected speaker, researcher, and advocate for those who protect and serve.

 

Learn more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-wilkins-phd/

 

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

This week Dr. Trevor Wilkins, known as the Angry Viking Therapist, discusses the impact of early life experiences on current behavior, trauma in public safety and military professions, and the importance of changing one's mental filter to overcome adversity. Dr. Wilkins shares his journey from public safety to becoming a therapist and provides insight into his intensive, specialized treatment methods for trauma. The episode emphasizes the significance of taking control and applying practical strategies to improve mental health and overall wellbeing.
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Episode Highlights:
03:38&nbsp;The Power of Predictions in Therapy
11:32&nbsp;From Public Safety to Therapy
26:33&nbsp;The Neurotrauma Project and EMDR
32:00&nbsp;The Impact of Childhood Experiences
35:07&nbsp;Addressing Trauma and Mental Health
42:42&nbsp;Complex PTSD and Blocking Beliefs
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Dr. Trevor Wilkins, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP, is a trauma-focused psychotherapist specializing in PTSD treatment for public safety professionals. A former police officer, firefighter, and EMT, he brings real-world insight to Thin Line Counseling in Lexington, KY. Known for his no-nonsense, action-oriented approach, Dr. Wilkins combines evidence-based methods like EMDR and REBT with deep expertise in law enforcement stress. He serves as Clinical Director for The Wounded Blue, teaches at the University of the Cumberlands, and is pursuing a second PhD in Trauma-Informed Care. Dr. Wilkins is a respected speaker, researcher, and advocate for those who protect and serve.
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Learn more at: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-wilkins-phd/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-wilkins-phd/</a>
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Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to <a href="http://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/">www.marcusaureliusanderson.com</a>. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

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ACTA NON VERBA is a raw and real podcast with hard hitting interviews featuring people that live by the Ethos of &ldquo;Actions, not words.&rdquo;
Join TEDx speaker, Bestselling Author, Veteran, and Leadership &amp; Mindset Coach Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds and experiences of the world&rsquo;s most successful Warriors, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Experts to give you the Philosophies, Concepts, Tactics, and Strategies they use to turn Adversity into Victory and live an EXTRAORDINARY life based on ACTIONS not words.

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