Shifting Perspectives Through Moral Injury to Posttraumatic Growth

Reactions to trauma vary from person to person. Although Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often a main topic of conversation regarding trauma, two other important posttraumatic trajectories, Moral Injury and Posttraumatic Growth, are gaining recognition. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran, Social Worker, and Zen priest Dave Dahl share his unique perspective on trauma recovery, modeling the importance of shared perspective-taking in helping service members in their journey to recovery.David Dahl is a Marine veteran who serves as a clinical social worker and therapist for military veterans with trauma, mood disorders, and severe mental illnesses. Before social work, David worked with disadvantaged and adjudicated youth in outdoor settings and as a social-emotional learning and restorative discipline trainer in various counties and states. He also serves as a Zen Priest and teaches meditation in his community. Calls-to-action: Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email