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Dr. Frank Ochberg is a renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, widely recognized for his contributions to understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the development of therapeutic approaches for trauma survivors.
He played a significant role in shaping the diagnostic framework for PTSD, having been a member of the committee that helped draft its inclusion in the DSM-III (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in 1980. PTSD became formally recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis largely thanks to the efforts of Dr. Ochberg and his colleagues.
Dr. Ochberg has deep expertise in PTSD, particularly in trauma responses related to violence, including war, assault, and terrorism. His work focuses on the psychological impact of trauma, particularly on survivors of violence, and on how to help them recover.
One of his notable contributions is the development of Stockholm Syndrome, a term used to describe the psychological condition in which hostages or victims of kidnapping develop emotional bonds with their captors. He is also credited with creating therapeutic approaches like the Ochberg Technique, which helps trauma survivors process their traumatic memories without reliving the full emotional intensity.
Ochberg is particularly interested in how PTSD affects victims of violent crime, combat veterans, and first responders.
Dr. Ochberg views PTSD as a profound psychological response to life-threatening or severely traumatic experiences, where the brain becomes trapped in a "fight or flight" mode long after the trauma has passed. He emphasizes that PTSD is not just about the memory of the trauma but about how the brain processes fear and stress afterward, making it a disorder of recovery and adaptation.
He is a strong advocate for empathetic and comprehensive support for trauma survivors, stressing that healing requires understanding the individual's experience and not just the clinical symptoms.
Dr. Ochberg also speaks frequently about the need for public awareness and destigmatization of PTSD. He believes that PTSD is often misunderstood as a weakness, especially in military or emergency service contexts, when in fact it is a natural response to extraordinary events.
The Survivors Psalm that Dr. Ochberg mentions goes like this.
I have been victimized.
I was in a fight that was not a fair fight.
I did not ask for this fight.
I lost.
There is no shame in losing such fights.
I have reached the stage of survivor and I am no longer a slave to victim status.
I look back with sadness rather than hate.
I look forward with Hope rather than despair.
I never forget.
But I need to constantly remember.
I was a victim.
I am a survivor.
To see more From This clip on PTSD Go Here - youtube.com/watch?v=54tdcgvZz4E
Dr. Frank Ochberg is a renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, widely recognized for his contributions to understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the development of therapeutic approaches for trauma survivors.
He played a significant role in shaping the diagnostic framework for PTSD, having been a member of the committee that helped draft its inclusion in the DSM-III (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in 1980. PTSD became formally recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis largely thanks to the efforts of Dr. Ochberg and his colleagues.
Dr. Ochberg has deep expertise in PTSD, particularly in trauma responses related to violence, including war, assault, and terrorism. His work focuses on the psychological impact of trauma, particularly on survivors of violence, and on how to help them recover.
One of his notable contributions is the development of Stockholm Syndrome, a term used to describe the psychological condition in which hostages or victims of kidnapping develop emotional bonds with their captors. He is also credited with creating therapeutic approaches like the Ochberg Technique, which helps trauma survivors process their traumatic memories without reliving the full emotional intensity.
Ochberg is particularly interested in how PTSD affects victims of violent crime, combat veterans, and first responders.
Dr. Ochberg views PTSD as a profound psychological response to life-threatening or severely traumatic experiences, where the brain becomes trapped in a "fight or flight" mode long after the trauma has passed. He emphasizes that PTSD is not just about the memory of the trauma but about how the brain processes fear and stress afterward, making it a disorder of recovery and adaptation.
He is a strong advocate for empathetic and comprehensive support for trauma survivors, stressing that healing requires understanding the individual's experience and not just the clinical symptoms.
Dr. Ochberg also speaks frequently about the need for public awareness and destigmatization of PTSD. He believes that PTSD is often misunderstood as a weakness, especially in military or emergency service contexts, when in fact it is a natural response to extraordinary events.
The Survivors Psalm that Dr. Ochberg mentions goes like this.
I have been victimized.
I was in a fight that was not a fair fight.
I did not ask for this fight.
I lost.
There is no shame in losing such fights.
I have reached the stage of survivor and I am no longer a slave to victim status.
I look back with sadness rather than hate.
I look forward with Hope rather than despair.
I never forget.
But I need to constantly remember.
I was a victim.
I am a survivor.
