Sunlight Spotlight: Pioneering Trauma Expert Dr. Shiva Ghaed

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Dr. Shiva Ghaed* has been featured on NPR, KPBS, FOX, The LA Times, Vice News, People Magazine and more. Check out some media clips below to see the important volunteer work she is doing with Sunlight Retreats and the Route 91 communities to help trauma survivors heal with her dynamic, supportive and scientific approach to healing.

*Disclaimer


This website is a private website that is not affiliated with the U.S. government, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army or U.S. Department of Defense. Furthermore no U.S. government agency or person has reviewed the information contained on this website. This site is not connected with any government agency or benefit administered by any government agency. The information contained on this site is either open source or the author's own opinion. All posts, articles, books, commentary, etc., are provided by Dr. Shiva Ghaed in her personal capacity, without financial remuneration. Furthermore, the information and advice offered is not intended to treat or diagnose, and is not meant to replace any medical, legal, financial, or other professional consultation. If you have specific concerns or believe that you or someone you know may be at risk of harm to self or others, please seek immediate help from a licensed physician or mental health professional or go to the nearest emergency facility.

CBS

http://www.cbs8.com/story/36549030/locals-come-together-to-help-following-las-vegas-shooting

ABC

https://youtu.be/KMFiODG2WlE

FOX

http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/10/08/in-cahoots-event-raises-money-for-las-vegas-shooting-victims/

San Diego Union Tribune

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-pubsafe-notebook-20171030-story.html

Iranian.com

https://iranian.com/2017/11/05/dr-shiva-ghaed-american-tragedy/

CBS

http://www.cbs8.com/story/36819437/san-diego-marine-honored-for-heroic-actions-during-las-vegas-shooting

ABC

https://www.facebook.com/JoeLittle10News/videos/1497742047008760/

Country Rebel

https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1634653183247021/

Comfort Cub Organization

https://youtu.be/JsVhRWlpFL4

San Diego Union Tribune & LA Times

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/sd-me-vegas-survivors-20180223-story.html

ABC

https://youtu.be/u-Hhc1FcMDE

KBPS (2 parts aired on 02-03Apr2018)

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/apr/02/first-person-las-vegas-survivor/

San Diego District Attorney's Office

Annual Citizens of Courage Awards - honored on 10Apr2018

https://www.citizensofcourage.com/

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-citizens-courage-20180410-story.html

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Las-Vegas-Massacre-Survivors-Honored-at-Downtown-Ceremony--479321523.html

American Red Cross - Metro North (Red & White Ball) - Salute to Service and Valor, National Hero Award (to be honored on 28Apr2018)

https://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/calendar/event/20180428/321356/american-red-cross-metro-new-york-north-2018-red-and-white-ball

San Diego Union Tribune (Note: The next retreat will take place in Aug 2018)

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/hoy-san-diego/news/sd-me-rape-retreat-20180119-story.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMFiODG2WlE

(story starts at 4:45 approx into the one-year news report)

Preview YouTube video 10News at 6pm Top Stories

10News at 6pm Top Stories

Preview YouTube video Comfort Cub Route 91

Comfort Cub Route 91

https://youtu.be/u-Hhc1FcMDE

Preview YouTube video Vegas Massacre survivors hold local therapy group

Vegas Massacre survivors hold local therapy group


https://www.sunlightretreats.org/blog/2018/2/21/first-sunlight-retreat-for-survivors-of-rape-a-success

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/hoy-san-diego/news/sd-me-rape-retreat-20180119-story.html

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.fox5ny.com/news/las-vegas-massacre-heroes-trauma

http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/38389090/trauma-workshops-offered-for-1-october-survivors-first-responders

http://www.cbs8.com/story/38664401/mgm-resorts-sues-victims-of-las-vegas-massacre-denies-liability-lawyer-calls-action-outrageous

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/columnists/karla-peterson/sd-me-karla-rape-retreat-20180725-story.html


http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/sd-me-vegas-survivors-20180223-story.html

Channel 10 News

https://www.10news.com/news/survivors-of-the-route-91-massacre-hold-final-group-therapy-session

https://youtu.be/R3jYFAgTQPA

Channel 8 News

http://www.cbs8.com/story/39175429/clinical-psychologist-releases-book-on-anniversary-of-las-vegas-massacre-to-share-her-journey-of-healing-and-launch-of-loveexpandscom

http://www.cbs8.com/story/39196880/las-vegas-shooting-san-diego-survivor-writes-book

KSON (radio)

https://kson.radio.com/media/audio-channel/last-support-group-those-affected-route-91-tragedy-tonight

VICE News – Joelle Martinez

https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/7xjwdb/this-country-music-venue-is-holding-therapy-sessions-for-las-vegas-shooting-survivors

NPR – Eric Westervelt (SF studio)

http://www.venuesnow.com/news/detail/a-year-after-route-91-new-vigilance-at-events

VenuesNow magazine – Brad Weissberg

http://www.venuesnow.com/news/detail/a-year-after-route-91-new-vigilance-at-events

Fox LA – Hal Eisner

http://www.foxla.com/home/las-vegas-massacre-turning-bad-memories-into-positivities

http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-the-las-vegas-massacre-one-year-later

San Diego Union Tribune – Alex Riggins

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-vegas-survivors-20181001-story.html#

People Magazine – Chris Harris (Investigative Crime Reporter)

https://people.com/crime/las-vegas-survivor-ptsd-expert-recounts-horror-new-book/

Channel 7 News – Liberty Zabala

Oct 1

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Locals-Help-San-Diego-Las-Vegas-Shooting-Victims-Heal_San-Diego-494762331.html

Sep 30

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Filmmaker-Psychologist-Team-up-to-Heal-1-Year-After-Las-Vegas-494745931.html

Incahoots 1-year gathering

Fox 5 (also working on obtaining this clip…I heard it was nicely done but haven’t found it yet – contacted the station)

Channel 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5bjLeQ6mVM

Channel 7

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8b0xifuq0aq0wfu/20181001%20Route%2091%20Anniversary%20Air.mpg?dl=0

EyezOnDC

https://www.facebook.com/clarissalesterkenty/videos/10215329683828063/?hc_ref=ARQmC4hgca-gkxnMkKjJLZ5f5rvUS5jxxBrK5dWrusHvzRiqIObN0oTzqhorQXpjJNs

Upcoming scheduled events:

Panelist (PTSD and trauma subject matter expert) at annual conference for National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (Dec 6-9, 2018)

Keynote Speaker (PTSD and trauma subject matter expert) at annual conference for Florida Association of Private Investigators (Feb 20-24, 2019)