OLLI 0215 - Emotional Trauma: The Invisible Roadblock
Course Description
There are numerous types of trauma, but the most common one is emotional trauma, which can result from an incredibly wide range of circumstances. Many adults are struggling with childhood trauma; unfortunately, emotional trauma is frequently dismissed even though it can have significant and long-lasting negative effects. This lecture reviews the dynamics of emotional trauma and provides case examples to help illustrate how powerful it can be. Presenter Trevor Huskey has been an outpatient psychotherapist for 22 years and presents on topics such as anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, communication and healthy lifestyle. He presented “The Breathtaking World of Anxiety” for Osher during the Spring 2026 term.
Presenter(s)
Trevor Huskey
Trevor Huskey has been an outpatient psychotherapist for 22 years specializing in anxiety and couples therapy, and prior to that a school social worker for 6 years. Mr. Huskey regularly presents on topics such as anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, communication and healthy lifestyle at public libraries, universities, and mental health agencies. He was a presenter at 2 Regional NAMI conferences; in 2025 “The Breathtaking World of Anxiety” and 2026 ADHD through the prism of temperament. He is scheduled to present “Weaving Connection and Healing Through the Power of Group Therapy for Men in My Community” for the 2026 regional NASW conference. Mr. Huskey had his first professional article Friendship, Partnership, and Love Affair: Helping Couples Navigate the Differences so They Can Thrive Together, published in February 2026 through The American Association of Marital and Family Therapy. He also facilitates a free men's group in his community.