The Five Gifts: Discovering Healing, Hope and Strength When Disaster Strikes is the newest book authored by Laurie Nadel, PhD. It is also the topic of discussion between host Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN and Dr. Laurie Nadel.

Who is Dr. Laurie Nadel?

Laurie Nadel, PhD., is a specialist in acute stress, trauma, and anxiety issues. She has been interviewed in The New York Times, National Public Radio, Reuters, and CNN.com. During her 20-years in journalism, she recognized a need to help people whose lives were shattered by violence. After earning two doctorates and completing training in mind-body medicine, she pioneered emotional first aid tools to help lower acute stress after catastrophic events.

Dr. Laurie is a member of a critical incident stress management team working with first responders. After losing her home to Hurricane Sandy, Dr. Laurie ran long-term support groups for survivors. Dr. Laurie wrote the script for After the Fall: The Rise of a 9/11, narrated by Dan Rather. Her four-time bestseller, Sixth Sense: Unlocking Your Ultimate Mind Power, was featured twice on Oprah.

Contact: www.laurienadel.com.

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