The following two abstracts will be presented (Examining the Impact of Parental Resilience and Childhood Trauma on Parenting Styles) at the SPU  National Conference in Anand   Abstract 1: Examining the Impact of Parental Resilience and Childhood Trauma on Parenting Styles Presenter: Dr Gunjan Y Trivedi Co-Presenter:Riri G Trivedi, Neha Pandya, Parishi Thakore, Vipasha Naik Background: Resilience plays a key role in internalization and externalization. Similarly, there is significant evidence about the role of childhood trauma in internalization and externalization issues. However, there is limited literature on the link between parenting style (a behavioral trait) and the influence of parenting

1.1 Frequently asked topics on childhood trauma – PTSD or Complex PTSD? The human approach to understanding and addressing trauma is evolving; honestly, we haven’t yet figured out all the implications of trauma.   There are some important considerations: There is a difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD (The video explains this further) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition(DSM-5), a handbook often used by psychiatrists and psychologists, does not currently acknowledge complex PTSD as a separate condition. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), a condition covered under DSM-IV in anxiety disorders, is covered in DSM-V. However, in DSM-5 it was called

Quality of life and me and the role of my lifestyle choices Interactive talk by Riri G Trivedi & Gunjan Y Trivedi, Society for Energy & Emotions, Wellness Space Thu, Feb 3, 2 pm to 330 pm Zoom (We will set this up) Core contents: What is Quality of life? What are the drivers of Quality of life? Is there a linkage between my quality of life, my lifestyle choices and work-life balance? Short practice(s): Humming (Simple Bhramari) and Guided imagery Q & A Brief summary: Quality of life or psychological wellbeing is increasingly becoming more important.  The interactive talk