S6E6 Surviving Parkland - Reprised

About this episode

Elizabeth Stout shares her experiences as a survivor of the Parkland High School shooting and discusses the emotional toll of such trauma.

This is a reprised episode from Season 4 SURVIVING PARKLAND Join us for a special episode of Stop the Killing podcast as we welcome Elizabeth Stout, a survivor of the Parkland High School shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Elizabeth is also the host of the new podcast "Trigger Therapy," where she shares her experiences and insights on surviving a school shooting. In this episode, Elizabeth lays bare what it really is like to "survive" a school shooting, including the struggles with survivor's guilt, PTSD, and much more. Key Points to Know About the Episode: Elizabeth Stout: Elizabeth was a student in one of the targeted classrooms during the Parkland shooting. She has since become an advocate for mental health and gun control, and she shares her story and insights on her new podcast "Trigger Therapy." Surviving a School Shooting: Elizabeth discusses the emotional and psychological toll of surviving a school shooting, including the challenges of coping with trauma, guilt, and grief. Trigger Therapy: Elizabeth's podcast "Trigger Therapy" offers a platform for survivors of trauma to share their stories and connect with others who have experienced similar struggles. The podcast is…

People in this episode

Guest: Elizabeth Stout

Topics covered

• survivor's guilt
• PTSD
• school shooting
• mental health
• gun control
• trauma

Keywords

• Parkland shooting
• survivor
• mental health
• PTSD
• Trigger Therapy
• gun control
• trauma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trigger Therapy

Places: Parkland High School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas

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