Episode 57: Navigating the Complexities of Moral Injury

Have you experienced a moral injury? In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the concept of moral injury and how to live with it with therapist Emily Labutta. They explore what moral injury is, how it differs from PTSD and can overlap, and the impact it has on individuals, particularly in high-stress professions like healthcare and even in corporate America. The conversation delves into the complexities of treating moral injury, emphasizing the importance of therapeutic relationships and acceptance in the healing process. Emily shares various therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other sustainable ways to help individuals navigate their experiences of moral injury.

Highlights: 

• (00:00) Understanding Moral Injury

• (09:40) The Impact of Moral Injury on Identity

• (19:25) Navigating Moral Injury: Therapeutic Approaches

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