IToday I am resharing an amazing episode with trauma expert Dr. Janina Fisher where we discuss the concept of the living legacy of trauma. She explains how trauma affects individuals not just through past events but through ongoing emotional legacies that influence their current lives. The discussion covers the importance of trauma-informed stabilization treatment (TIST) and how it helps clients understand and manage their internal struggles by recognizing different parts of themselves. jThe Living Legacy Of Trauma https://amzn.to/3NwnJpJWatch the video episode https://youtu.be/9LNArGqLfI4?si=VfNucZAc6p-lATx1Show your support with a cup of coffee.buymeacoffee.com/thehealingtraumapodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this conversation, Monique Koven and Trauma Expert Dr. Aimie delve into the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's role in processing trauma. They discuss the necessity of completing trauma responses, the significance of creating a sense of safety, and the journey from safety to aliveness. The conversation highlights the essential sequence in trauma healing, the role of support, and the importance of building new neural pathways for lasting change. Dr. Aimie's next Foundational Journey course begins Oct. 8.2024 . Link BelowtakeawaysHealing trauma requires a thoughtful and intentional approach.The body holds trauma, and understanding its needs is crucial.Completing trauma responses is essential for recovery.Understanding the three states of the nervous system is vital for healing.Creating a felt sense of safety is the first step in trauma recovery.The journey from safety to aliveness is a key aspect of healing.Building new neural pathways is necessary for lasting change.Support from others can enhance the healing process.Tools and skills for self-regulation empower individuals in their healing journey Support the showThe Foundational Journey to Change Your Biology – 6-week online course guided and designed by Dr. Aimie as a journey into your nervous system to change your biology trauma reactions https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/foundational-journeyFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ Watch this episode on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.

In this beautiful conversation, Monique Koven and trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz delve into the complexities of trauma, resilience, and healing. They explore the nuances of complex trauma, the importance of therapy, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they highlight the journey of self-discovery and the significance of finding beauty in the midst of hardship. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and the gradual process of thawing from trauma, ultimately leading to post-traumatic growth.The Post-Traumatic Growth Deck: Cards to Inspire Growth, Foster Your Resilience, and Awaken You to Your Potential https://amzn.to/3TPqUMLThe Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole  https://amzn.to/4gJZRwn Support the showSupport The Show : Subscribe and get exclusive access to Premium Content - Bonus Episodes & additional learning. Deeper Dive into the most popular topics for The Healing Trauma Journey with exclusive bonus additional episodes. .https://www.buzzsprout.com/2398170/subscribeFind a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma journey. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ The Foundational Journey to Change Your Biology – 6-week online course guided and designed by Dr. Aimie as a journey into your nervous system to change your biology trauma reactions.https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/foundational-journeySubscribe to this channel on Youtube and Watch the episode on video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PADisclaimer: This episode and website contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.

In this second conversation, Host Monique Koven and psychologist and author Dr.Lindsay Gibson discuss emotional immaturity and its impact on relationships. They explore the characteristics of emotional immaturity, such as egocentrism and poor empathy, and how it can manifest in various relationships. They also discuss the continuum of emotional maturity and the role of hope in dealing with emotionally immature individuals.  Dr. Gibson offers insights into the experiences of those raised by emotionally immature parents and offers strategies for navigating relationships with emotionally immature people. She also shares information about her books on the topic.takeaways:Emotional immaturity can manifest in various relationships, including parent-child relationships, romantic relationships, and friendships.Emotional immaturity is characterized by egocentrism and poor empathy, where individuals prioritize their own needs and emotions over others.Emotional maturity is a continuum, and individuals can exhibit emotional immaturity in certain areas while being mature in others.Hope is important in dealing with emotionally immature individuals, but it is also important to recognize and set boundaries to protect oneself.Those raised by emotionally immature parents may have developed skills in caretaking and empathy, but it is important for them to prioritize their own needs and establish healthy boundaries in relationships.Listening to one's body and recognizing how relationships make them feel can help identify emotionally draining or unhealthy dynamics.Dr. Lindsay C Gibson's Books  Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents https://amzn.to/3XmLN40Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Guided Journal: Your Space to Heal, Reflect, and Reconnect with Your True Self https://amzn.to/4e6KSuhDisentangling From Emotionally Immature People https://amzn.to/3MnFS8CSupport the Show.Find a list of my recommended books, trainings + resources for healing trauma https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/resources/ The Foundational Journey to Change Your Biology – 6-week online course guided and designed by Dr. Aimie as a journey into your nervous system to change your biology trauma reactions.https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/foundational-journeySubscribe to this channel on Youtube and Watch the episode on video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJy4f23JvtdFuQGadOqy3PA

You cannot to heal from Trauma until you gently learn to become friends with your nervous system. May survivors have adapted to trauma by shutting down or disconnecting from their feelings and sensations.This makes sense when you live in a dangerous and threatening environment. However the patterns of disconnection remain long after the trauma is over. Welcome to a brand new season of The Healing Trauma Podcast. In this first healing trauma conversation, host Monique Koven and Trauma expert Deb Dana discuss the Polyvagal theory and trauma healing. They emphasize the importance of understanding the nervous system and how it shapes our experiences. They highlight the need to start making the nervous system a friend, rather than trying to solve problems without considering its role. They discuss the concept of glimmers, which are small moments of safety and regulation that can reshape the nervous system. Glimmers are seen as a way to build capacity for processing trauma and unresolved experiences.. The polyvagal theory is a foundational concept in understanding trauma and the nervous system.It is important to recognize and appreciate the wisdom of the nervous system and its survival responses. Befriending the nervous system and working with it can lead to a sense of safety and regulation. Glimmers, small moments of safety and regulation, can reshape the nervous system and build capacity for processing trauma. Subscribe To my YOUTUBE channel and watch this and other interviews. https://youtu.be/wYywSBoc53w Become a friend of the podcast for $2.99 a month to help with the cost of keeping things running.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Deb Dana's Website https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ Monique's Website: https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

This is the final episode of the *faith edition* of the Healing Trauma Podcast. We do plan to be back with a new season of The Healing Trauma Podcast. For those of you who support the HTP podcast (paid subscribers), content will continue to be shared through your Spotify subscription feed. You are also invited to join me in an upcoming Zoom call so I can have the chance to meet you. The details and zoom link will be found in the in the next podcast episode. I look forward to meeting you! In this episode of the Healing Trauma Podcast, guest host & trauma therapist Dr. Mark McNear interviews trauma therapist and author Sam Jolen. They discuss the importance of addressing sexual trauma and the challenges survivors face in opening up about their experiences. Sam shares his own journey of healing and how therapy helped him connect with his story. They also explore the concept of trauma and the role of play in the healing process. Sam emphasizes the importance of kindness and self-compassion in the journey of healing from trauma. Takeaways Sexual trauma survivors often hold their trauma as shame and may struggle to open up about their experiences. Therapy can provide a safe space for survivors to connect with their stories and begin the healing process. Trauma is a wound that overwhelms with negative felt experience and lacks a source of love or comfort. Play can be a healing tool that allows survivors to reconnect with joy and pleasure. Kindness and self-compassion are essential in the journey of healing from trauma. You can watch this as a video podcast on Spotify or on youtube https://youtu.be/-mOc-mApHOo Sam's website https://www.samjolman.com/ Dr. Mark McNear's Website https://markmcnear.com/ Support:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast Become a friend of the podcast and in return for your support you will have access to bonus content. Your support helps to cover the practical costs of keeping things running. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Monique's Website https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

In this conversation, Monique interviews Heather Stringer, a licensed therapist, about her work with trauma and rituals. Heather shares her experience of using rituals as a form of processing trauma and making it known and significant. She describes a ritual she created for a woman who was reclaiming her femininity and how it helped her embody a new story. Heather emphasizes the importance of involving the body in the healing process and the power of community in supporting and witnessing the ritual. She also discusses the possibility of conducting rituals online and the significance of incorporating simple rituals into daily life.Keywordstrauma, rituals, processing, significance, embodiment, community, healing, online, daily lifeTakeaways Rituals can be a powerful tool for processing trauma and making it known and significant. Involving the body in the healing process is essential, as trauma is a full-body experience. Community support and witnessing are crucial in the ritual process. Rituals can be conducted online, allowing for participation from different locations. Simple rituals can be incorporated into daily life to bring meaning and intentionality. Conducting Rituals Online The Power of Embodiment in Healing "We're capable of entering into the really dark places and calling forth our goodness and our glory." "Ritual interrupts old stories and patterns, allowing for new possibilities." "Rituals provide a tangible reminder of who we are and what we have overcome." Watch this episode video on Spotify or youtube https://youtu.be/nbtAVnjBWjc Learn more about Heather https://www.lifeinritual.com/ Support :Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast Become a friend of the podcast & you will have access to bonus content that may include early access, extended and or additional episodes. Your support helps to cover the practical costs of keeping things running. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Meet with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/work-with-monique/

This healing conversation delves into the author's book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping,' and explores themes of family, trauma and transformation. Lisa Jo shares her emotional response to the book and engages in a deep discussion about her personal journey and the impact of generational trauma. The conversation offers insights into the complexity of parent-child relationships, and the potential for healing and transformation. Takeaways The power of forgiveness and its impact on personal healing and transformation The complexity of parent-child relationships and the potential for repair and growth The impact of generational trauma and the importance of self-reflection and change The emotional response to the author's book and the deep connection it fosters with readersThe power of forgiveness and its impact on personal healing and transformation Watch the video recording on Spotify or Youtube https://youtu.be/6pakEcXK4kI Lisa-Jo Resources and Website https://outoftheordinarypodcast.com/ https://lisajobaker.com/books/ https://lisajobaker.com/ Support the podcast Become a friend of the podcast! Your support goes directly towards keeping the healing conversation going. Get access to extended or bonus episodes. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast Monique's Website Meet with Monique for a 1/1 consult https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

In this conversation, Monique Koven and Alison Cook discuss the importance of acknowledging and embracing our emotions rather than brushing them aside or numbing them. They explore the concept of naming our emotions as a way to bring order and relief to our inner world. They emphasize the need for self-compassion and curiosity when it comes to our emotions, and the importance of pausing and reflecting before taking action. The conversation also touches on the healing journey of trauma survivors and the role of framing our emotions in a healthy way. Overall, the conversation highlights the practices of naming, awareness, framing, and braving as essential tools for emotional well-being. Key words emotions, naming, order, relief, self-compassion, curiosity, pausing, reflecting, trauma, healing, framing, braving, emotional Takeaways Acknowledging and embracing our emotions is important for our emotional well-being. Naming our emotions brings order and relief to our inner world. Self-compassion and curiosity are key in dealing with our emotions. Pausing and reflecting before taking action allows for wiser decision-making. The healing journey of trauma survivors involves learning to name and honor their emotions. Framing our emotions in a healthy way helps us understand and respond to them effectively. Braving involves taking action based on our emotional awareness and understanding. Embracing Our Emotions: The Key to Emotional Well-being Healing Trauma: Learning to Name and Honor Our Emotions "I shouldn't feel this way has become for me a little bit of a, oh, I feel something. I feel something I don't want to feel." "The truth sets us free. This is what I feel. I'm not gaslighting myself. I'm not trying to dupe myself into not feeling what I really feel." "Numbing is to try to keep those emotions outside of our conscious awareness. Naming is bringing them up into the surface and looking at them." Dr. Alison Cook's Website & Resources dralisoncook.com Support: Buy me a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast Become a friend of the podcast. Your $ 2.99 support goes directly towards keeping the healing conversation going. Get access to extended and or bonus episodes. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Meet with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/work-with-monique/

This episode is a recent recording from psychologist Dr. Alison Cook's podcast "The Best Of You' where I was a guest. Taken from her podcast description 'Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone, please listen. Trauma touches so many lives, and it’s so often misunderstood. In today’s episode, Monique Koven, host of The Healing Trauma podcast, shares her powerful story of healing from trauma. There is absolute gold in this episode for everyone." Support the podcast. Become a friend of the podcast and in return for your support you will have access to bonus content that may include extended and or additional episodes or early access releases. Your support helps to cover the practical costs of keeping things running. Subscriber Bonus Ep: Title: Managing The Past In The Present https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast The Best Of You Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-of-you/id1620059010 You Are Safe Now: A Survivor's Guide to Listening to Your Gut, Healing from Abuse, and Living in Freedom. https://hubs.la/Q02jwKsh0 Healing Trauma Podcast website https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

This episode is a recent recording from psychologist Dr. Alison Cook's podcast "The Best Of You' Stay tuned to the end where I share a bonus little additional piece. Taken from her podcast description:'Today’s episode is just so special and so deeply personal. If you’ve experienced trauma, please listen. If you love someone, please listen. Trauma touches so many lives, and it’s so often misunderstood. In today’s episode, Monique Koven, host of The Healing Trauma podcast, shares her powerful story of healing from trauma. There is absolute gold in this episode for everyone."

In this trauma healing conversation, I am joined with Tricia Lott Williford & Jana Richardson, MA, LPC, authors of the book, You Are Safe Now: A Survivor's Guide to Listening to Your Gut, Healing from Abuse, and Living in Freedom. This conversation is so unique as you will hear from both sides of the Trauma healing journey. Tricia shares from her perspective of feeling stuck in overwhelm & PTSD, and how she was able to slowly move through with the gentle support and guidance of her skilled therapist. Jana shares what it was like working with Tricia and what really helped and supported her through. They talk about the process of untangling the trauma and coming to the understanding of grooming, manipulation and sexual and spiritual abuse by a person of trust. This episode is available to watch on Spotify or on Youtube https://youtu.be/gbGys_jRHCw About The book You Are Safe Now offers a survivor’s first hand story of abuse in the church, including an explanation of the nature of abusers and their common tactics; a compassionate, nuanced discussion of trauma responses; research, examples, and statistics to identify abusive dynamics, predation, grooming, and psychological manipulation; and practical tools and resources to facilitate recovery. For survivors of abuse, counselors, therapists, pastors who treat survivors, and those who support survivors in their healing, You Are Safe Now is an indispensable resource. Get the book here https://a.co/d/7MhcwNm About The Guests & Authors Tricia Lott Williford is a writer, blogger, teacher, and co-host of the podcast Let’s Talk Soon with her brother Rob. A prolific writer and ghostwriter, Tricia is the author of many books. She lives in Colorado with her family. Connect with her and follow her writing at https://www.tricialottwilliford.com/. Jana Richardson, MA, LPC, and trained in EMDR, is a seasoned therapist with decades of expertise in counseling victims of trauma, grief, and addiction. Jana has presented internationally as a mental health educator with an emphasis in oncology. Jana lives in Colorado with her family. ⁠

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined by psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and therapist Cathy Loerzel for an incredible conversation about the journey of healing Trauma. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel are the authors of the book Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling. They are also the founders of The Allender Center. I really excited to sit down with them after reading the book and participating in story work. This episode is available to watch on Spotify or you listen on any of your favorite podcast platform. You can also watch the episode on video on youtube.YOUTUBE :www.youtube.com/@Thehealingtraumapodcast⁠ Paid Subscribers {FRIENDS OF THE PODCAST} Can enjoy the extended version of this episode which includes a conversation with Dr. Dan Allender where he shares some of his own story of childhood heachache and trauma and how he got into this healing work of over forty years. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Your support goes directly towards keeping the healing conversation going. Get access to extended and or bonus episodes. Coffee support: buy me a coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHealingtraumapodcast  Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique therapy centered around his innovative theory and training in transforming betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness into faith, hope, and love. He is a professor of counseling psychology at The Seattle School and founder of The Allender Center, speaking on trauma, sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, and intimacy. He’s a popular podcaster on The  Allender Center Podcast and the author of  multiple books, Health the Wondered Heart,The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told and God Loves Sex. Connect with Dr. Allender on Facebook or Instagram The Allender Center  Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Your True Calling. She has spent the last 15 years developing the theory and methodology of a popular new coaching and therapeutic approach called Story Work that moves people through their past stories of heartache to heal and discover healthier ways of being in the world.  You can find her here. https://www.cathyloerzel.com

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On Today's healing conversation you are going to get compassionate validation as well as some understanding around the impact of childhood trauma on the body and the brain. I am joined once again with my friend, Dr. Mark McNear. Mark is a survivor and a therapist that shares openly about the healing journey. I loved our conversation and think you will too. Mark shares his personal journey to help others in theirs in his book, Finding My Words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma. To listen or watch the video episode of the extended version of this episode where Mark guides us slowly through some regulating tools that he uses in his own private practice with his clients and uses himself. You can follow along and add them to your own tool box of self care. Regulating Tools are a very important to use as work to support your nervous system to feel more present and grounded. LINK BELOW Become a friend of the podcast! Your support goes directly towards keeping the healing conversation going. Get access to extended and or bonus episodes. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe Mark McNear's website: https://markmcnear.com/ "Finding My Words" book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Wor...

Today's conversation I am joined with author and psychologist Dr. Alison Cook. We talk about healing trauma, spiritual bypassing and the need for holistic and emotionally safe trauma informed care and education in our faith communities. Many who have experienced trauma as children have learned to adapt by disconnecting from their emotions & feelings. Faith communities need to be emotionally healthy places where compassion and empathy is extended to those suffering not only spiritually but emotionally as well. Alison shares the importance of not denying one’s emotional experience, and instead to begin to gently turn towards them with curiosity and compassion. Become a friend of the podcast and get access to extended episodes and or deeper dives & and bonus content/episodes. You will also have access to the video episode if you prefer to watch and listen. Deeper dives and personal reflections go into a little more depth about some of the themes discussed in the episode. Subscribe now and get instant access to the extended version of this episode and join Alison and myself as she gently she guides us in a "practice called meeting a part." Plus listen to a bonus reflection episode where the themes of the episode go into more depth about trauma. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe “Dr. Alison Cook is a psychologist and the author of two books, including her new book, The Best of You (Thomas Nelson 2022) and Boundaries for Your Soul (Thomas Nelson 2018). For 20 years, Alison has helped women, ministry leaders, couples, and families learn how to heal painful emotions, develop confidence from the inside out, forge healthy relationships, and fully live out their God-given potential.” Connect Online: Website: dralisoncook.com Instagram: @dralisoncook Facebook: @dralisoncook Her Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-best-of-you/id1620059010

Monique shares a little bit more about why this season of The Healing Trauma Podcast is including Faith in the conversation.*This is a video episode on Spotify Faith Communities need to be safe places and trauma-informed. How essential it is to understand that trauma lives in the body and is not just in the mind and how it shows up in relationships and in daily living. How Healing happens Some ideas on upcoming episodes. Expert guests trauma and faith informed authors, therapists, psychologists, coaches, faith leaders and more. Support this podcast and get bonus content including extra episodes only available to subscribers. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monique34/subscribe

A little conversation about The Healing Trauma Podcast *Faith -Informed Edition coming soon.

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D., M.S., a beloved returning guest joins me on the podcast today. She is the author of six books including The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook & Treating Complex Trauma. Tamara is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, CA, where she specializes in treating adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and those who are coping with medical illness, either as a patient or affected family member. She also has extensive experience with older adults and their children regarding coping with dementia or other medical illnesses. In addition, Tamara treats couples, as well as families with adult children. Her therapeutic approach is active and engaging and she uses a variety of evidence-based techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and feeling more connected to others. She has been practicing psychology in San Francisco since 1997. As a Volunteer Full Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, Tamara spent over 12 years seeing medical patients and their families in the UCSF hospitals and clinics and has spent the last 25 years supervising psychiatry residents, psychology interns and students in a number of different training centers. Watch here: Youtube https://youtu.be/5RH3D_RTZPA?si=62pjkLIxttCExYiO Tamara’s Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-C... Her Website:https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/

We are joined again with therapist Dr. Mark McNear to discuss what spiritual bypassing is and how important it is to understand the whole person. Dr. Mark McNear, a licensed clinical social worker, and author of the book Finding My words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma. Mark shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and finding his words. Dr. Mark McNear's website: https://markmcnear.com/ "Finding My Words" book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Wor... Meet with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/ Thank you Mark for sponsoring the episode.

Trigger warning: Childhood sexual abuse. On today's episode I am joined with Dr. Mark McNear, a licensed clinical social worker, and author of the book Finding My words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma. Mark shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and finding his words. To learn more or to purchase Dr. Marks book, head to the link below: Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Wor... Mark's website:https://markmcnear.com⁠ This episode was sponsored by Mark M.McNear LCSW. https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I am joined with Michelle Mays. Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She's also the author of the book The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Has Hurt You the Worst.  She reveals the depth of the devastating dilemma that betrayed partners face when their significant other is unsafe to connect with, yet connection is the key to healing. Michelle looks at betrayal through the lens of attachment, as our attachment system is the very thing that connects us with anyone in our lives, and how betrayal causes a break in the attachment bond to the person we are closest with, shattering trust, and leaving a betrayed partner feeling unsafe and violated. This was a very informative and rich conversation. If you can't see the video here, watch and subscribe to my youtube channel https://youtu.be/YEq9BNBD9zs Michelle's Website & Resources www.michellemays.com https://michellemays.com/braving-hope-coaching-program/ Her Book⁠ can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Bind-Heal-Person-Worst/dp/1949481778/Thank you to PartnerHope LLC for sponsoring this episode Consult with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

*Trigger warning: Talk of Sexual abuse On today's episode I sat down with Amy Nordhues, author and survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and sexual abuse as an adult at the hands of a mental health professional. Her story is detailed in her book “Preyed Upon, Breaking Free From Therapist Abuse.” During our conversation Amy touches on some of the following: The inner workings of the abuse process of adult victims  -How past childhood trauma can make an adult vulnerable to predators -Understanding how an otherwise functional adult can be duped provides much needed healing for the victim and aides loved ones in providing support -Recognizing and bringing “into the light” the defective beliefs that are causing victims to doubt their own realities and become ensnared by abusers and more. Thank you so much Amy for sharing your vulnerable and personal experiences with the world in hopes of helping others feel less alone and more empowered. Watch the episode on video on YouTube https://youtu.be/pp4WMClu7eM Thank you for your sponsorship as it helps to keep this podcast going. Link to purchase Amy's book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HR9TN3N Amy's website: www.amynordhues.com Monique’s website www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

I am still in vacation mode and have taken a little break from recording and sharing, however I was inspired to record a short video after I shared a post over on IG which says "Feeling Safe is Essential To Healing." I realized a little video may be helpful to elaborate just a tiny bit. Should be back to recording sometime in August. https://youtu.be/PayC5jfGKvQ

Today I am sharing a video episode to watch or listen to. Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins us on the podcast to discuss “Emotionally Immature Parents”. Dr. Gibson has been a psychologist for over thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In the past, she has served as an adjunct assistant professor in Clinical Psychology, teaching doctoral students clinical theory and psychotherapeutic techniques. Dr. Gibson is the author of four books: Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents and Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self & Live With Confidence. Lindsay’s book “ Adult Children Of Emotionally Immature Parents” prompted me to reach out to her to ask her more. Note *** I will be taking some time away. I have some great guests conversations lined up for when we resume. Take good care everyone!

I had the absolute honor and pleasure of talking with author,counsellor, educator, activist and childhood sexual abuse survivor Rosie McMahan. I decided to share this one via video (available through spotify platform & youtube). Rosie is the author of Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Rosie and her family were one of the first families to work with renowned Trauma expert and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Herman and therapist Emily Schatzow in the 1970's. Dr. Judith Herman understood the need for survivors to take back their power and speak their truth about the impact of the abuse. With their guidance and support Rosie participated in family confrontation and disclosure where she gave her "Victim Statement." Listen as we discuss her memoir and questions around disclosure, empowerment and healing. About the book: Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation. Though the book begins as an all-too-common story of childhood sexual abuse, it gradually becomes a rare story of how one person heals from that early trauma. In this intimate first-person narrative, McMahan offers the reader a portrait of misery, abuse, and hurt, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing.  It’s a journey that, in the end, reveals the complicated and nuanced venture of true reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it. Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation is a first prize winner in the 2021 Chanticleer International Journey Book Awards. First, a daughter, sister, wife, and mother, McMahan identifies as an irreverent and opinionated white cisgendered woman, who is also a survivor, a feminist, writer, educator, counselor, attending Quaker, community activist, and avid botanical enthusiast. Her poetry has been published in several journals. She works at MA Mentoring Partnership and owns and operates Optimistic Options, a private practice rooted in trauma informed care and restorative justice principles. Learn more about her book Purchase Here Rosie's website optimistic-options.com Rosie's Podcast:  Heart2Heart Listen to conversation with Dr. Judith Herman and Emily Schatzow, the two clinicians that worked with Rosie and her family. Hear what they have to say on the topic of breaking secrecy.

On today's episode I welcome back psychologist and author Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg. The complexities of caregiving through illness, aging and the end of life issues is extremely challenging when there is a history of trauma/abuse/neglect by a parent in the family. This is a huge topic and one we will only cover very briefly. Dr. Greenberg offers ideas to help you think things through when it comes to determining your capacity & involvement. Dr. Greenberg's books: https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/media-books/ Her website:https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/ Monique's website: https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

On today’s episode podcast I am releasing one of the past most listened to episode. Podcast host Monique Koven is talking to trauma expert Kathy Steele about Trauma-Related Dissociation. Kathy Steel is a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer and author. She has co authored numerous books including Coping With Trauma- related Dissociation: Skills For Training Patients and Therapists & Treating Trauma - Related Dissociation. https://www.Kathy-steele.com www.isst-d.org Thank you to sponsor Tyndale House Publishers. Strong Like Water https://aundikolber.com/strong-like-water/?utm_source=healingtrauma&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stronglikewater&utm_id=stronglikewater Meet with Monique www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Emma Stevens is back with us to talk about her second memoir “ A Fire Is Coming.” She is a U.S. domestic adoptee from birth and has survived layers of trauma that have put her on multiple journeys. Her traumas were born from first being relinquished, and then becoming an adoptee to abusive parents. Her developmental trauma increased her vulnerability to fall prey to an exploitative therapist. She has great courage to share and hopes to inform & educate others. You can get her book here. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT76LPGF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_P4BKM5GPGVN57PJ9QY77 https://linktr.ee/EmmaStevensWriter

On today's episode I had the joy of welcoming back trauma therapist and author Aundi Kolber.  Our conversation focused around her brand new book, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing . Connect with Aundi Kolber at www.aundikolber.com or on Instagram or TwitterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aundikolberwrites Strong Like WaterBUY ON AMAZON Thank you Tyndale House Publishers for sponsoring this episode. To meet with Monique :https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today I’m joined with clinical psychologist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Dr. Susana Kugeares. We talked about somatic experiencing and how trauma patterns develop in the body and why when you are working with trauma and the body it’s important to go slowly with awareness as opposed to wanting to rush through the healing work. You can find Dr. Kugeares on Psychology Today and LinkedIn. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/susana-kugeares-austin-tx/862681 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-kugeares-phd-sep-676a1b9/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Tyndale House Publishers. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 To find out more about Monique's work www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

Today's guest is Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg. She is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco and a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California. She is also an author and her latest book is The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity.  During the episode, Tamara talks about the importance of having present day coping skills to manage some of the common symptoms of complex PTSD such as anger and fear and how they can show up in present day relationships.  She shares why she views Trauma as an "Identity Theft" and talks about the difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD. Tamara's writing has focused on care taking, health psychology, psychodynamic psychology, women’s issues and trauma, with the aim of helping people navigate complex physical and/or psychological issues. Tamara is the author of six books and numerous contributed chapters. She is a champion of combining multiple approaches to treating the nuances and intricacies of psychological problems and has advocated for integration of psychotherapy methods, as dogmatic adherence to just 1-2 approaches can limit the help we can provide to clients. Tamara's books:  The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity Treating Complex Trauma: Combined Theories and Methods. When Someone You Love Has Chronic Illness To find out more about her work  tamara-greenberg.com Meet with Monique through a 1:1 Consult http://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

This episode is a rerelease recorded two years ago with best selling author, speaker and psychotherapist Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. We chat about attachment science and ways that parents can start to reflect and make sense of their own attachment history. ⭐️TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE FREE REPLAY REGISTER http://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/ FEB 25- 27/23 Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 Dr. Tina Bryson https://www.tinabryson.com More info on Monique's work www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

It has been 30 years since renowned trauma expert and psychraist Dr. Judith L Herman wrote her groundbreaking work TRAUMA AND RECOVERY.  She changed our understanding of trauma.   Her new book TRUTH AND REPAIR: How Trauma survivors Envision Justice is coming out March 2023 I am so thrilled to be sharing this conversation with you.  *Note: This is a video podcast episode available through spotify platform. All other platforms are audio only.  A couple of highlights of the conversation.  A little bit of history of the development of her groundbreaking work. What she discovered that lead to the development and concept of Complex PTSD. " If trauma originates in Injustice, doesn't recovery involve justice?" Talked about what she found survivors really want most when it comes to justice. Her book is now available on preorder and release date is March 14, 2023  https://a.co/d/iRhYiRjhttps://a.co/d/iRhYiRj **TRAUMA SUPERCONFERENCE REGISTRATION  begins this week!  Feb 13 - 19/23  https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique More information on Monique's Work https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/ *watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/JzAfz1B8eAc

Today I am joined with a much loved former guest Owen Morgan. Owen is a wellbeing coach and founder of The Awareness Space.  Owen gets real and personal as he shares his recent journey of becoming more and more embodied.  He talks about experiencing emotions he hasn't felt before and that because of early trauma he left his body and began to live mainly from his thinking mind.  To learn more about Owen's work & podcast - https://www.instagram.com/the_awarene... https://www.theawarenessspace.com TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE REGISTER HERE xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/   FEB 13 -19 /2023 Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 More info on Monique's work www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

l am joined with Dr. Maureen Gallagher, psychologist, Somatic Experiencing faculty member, and Inner Relationship Focusing Trainer. Maureen is my teacher at S.E and I’m asking her lots of questions to support you in your understanding of what is happening in your body and mind as it relates to trauma.   TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE REGISTER HERE https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique/ For more information on Maureen's work, visit: https://embodyingpsychotherapy.com/ Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 More info on Monique's work https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

Charity was raised in an ultra conservative religious community where she experienced developmental and complex trauma. Charity was taught to never question authority or the teachings and interpretations of the religious community.  When she would question, she was told she was being "rebellious". In order to be accepted by her family and community she had to submit with strict adherence. Charity talks about how she is slowly coming to terms with the impact of the trauma and rebuilding a beautiful life of authenticity, grace, faith and freedom. Find Charity on Instagram https://instagram.com/italianontheweekend?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= **REGISTER for free TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE  starting FEB 13 -19, 2023 https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/TSCF23/monique Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577  1:1 Consults with Monique  https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

Trigger Warning: The following episode contains conversations touching on suicide of a partner.  On today's episode I am joined with Alexandra Wyman.  Alexandra is an Amazon best-selling author of The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death, a guide to navigate the grief process after loss by suicide.  Alexandra was plunged into grief and shock when her husband died by suicide. The sudden loss of the love of her life left her reeling with so many unanswered questions.  One of the reasons she decided to write the book was to provide others with the kind of guidance and support she needed and could not find.  You can find her book here:The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death  https://a.co/6PdT3Gv  Her Website: www.forwardtojoy.com Thank you Scribe Media for sponsoring this episode. Trauma Coaching Offerings and Resources https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

In today’s conversation, psychologist and author Dr. Hillary McBride joins Monique to talk about trauma healing and embodiment. She is the author of the book, The Wisdom of the Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living. You can find Hillary :https://hillarylmcbride.com/Instagram @hillaryliannamcbride Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company. Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577  Trauma Recovery Coaching and Resources www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

On today's episode I am re-releasing a favorite episode of mine from last year.  Aundi Kolber is trauma therapist & author of the book Try Softer, Aundi Kolber. In the episode, Monique and Aundi talk about the impact of Complex- Trauma on the body, mind and heart. Aundi shares how her own experience as a survivor & therapist helped to shape the book into a source of hope and comfort for others on their healing journey.  Aundi’s Website https://aundikolber.com Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 Trauma Recovery Coaching and Resources www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

*Trigger Warning Sensitive Content related to childhood sexual abuse.  The impact of recovering memories that have been completely repressed for years or even decades can be a devastating process. On today’s episode, Chandra Moyer shares her personal experience of becoming aware of childhood sexual abuse after more than thirty years of dissociative amnesia. She talks about the impact it had on her and on those around her. She also talks about the support that was helpful for her journey. Chandra Moyer is a sought-after speaker, author, life coach and veteran army officer. For three decades, she has empowered women through conferences, healing retreats, and workshops. Chandra is the recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for her child trafficking prevention work.  Visit Chandra’s website  Thank you to our sponsor Tyndale House Publishers Company  Dr. Daniel G. Amen newest book Change Your Brain Everyday is available for preorder https://www.tyndale.com/p/change-your-brain-every-day/9781496454577 Trauma Recovery Coaching and Resources https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

On today's episode I am joined with therapist, coach and author Ilene Smith. We have often thought of anxiety as being in our "head" anxiety is a somatic ( in the body) experience. We talk about the body, mind and how you can begin to move through anxiety. Ilene is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) whose work is rooted in the principles of attachment theory and eastern philosophies. She integrates several modalities into her practice, including talking, touch-work, and movement, to help clients develop deeper and safer relationships within and increased capacities for resilience and joy. She is the author of Moving Beyond Trauma: The Roadmap to Healing from Your Past and Living with Ease and Vitality (Lioncrest, 2020), an Amazon Bestseller that shows readers how to bring the body into the trauma healing process. How to Connect with Ilene? Website: https://ilenesmith.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theilenesmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilene-smith-073ba8172/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86ESUtrkqSLW2BhoAR8BIQ Buy Her Book: https://amzn.to/3NfBCHZ Coaching and Healing Resources With Monique www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com Thank you Ilene for your support of the podcast.

Today I am joined with Emily Daniels, the author and creator of The Regulated Classroom. The Regulated Classroom is a Trauma informed/Polyvagal-informed approach to cultivating conditions for felt safety in the classroom. Traditional approaches have tended to be seen through the lens of a behavioural paradigm. Without the understanding of the autonomic nervous system from a Polyvagal and Somatic perspective, one may conclude that behaviour or responses are always choice driven. Polyvagal Theory offers an understanding for why we may behave /respond in the way that we do. With this understanding, behaviours  make more sense and it opens the space for more compassionate and curiousity. You can visit Emily's website here https://regulatedclassroom.com/  You can also follow her on Instagram @ theregulatedclassroom  Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching with Monique and resources @www.Thehealingtraumapodcast.com Thank you Emily @ The Regulated Classroom for supporting this episode.

In this episode you are invited into a conversation between two trauma professionals who work and support those with complex trauma and who have also been on our own individual healing journey from Complex Trauma. I am joined with my friend and colleague somatic therapist and coach Ali Capuro. We chat about healing and change and some of the misperceptions around healing.  We want to thank our sponsor of today's episode  The Regulated Classroom is a new somatosensory and Polyvagal-informed approach to cultivating conditions for felt safety in the classroom. regulatedclassroom.com Ali Capurro can be found on IG @sneakypowerful Work with Monique inquires: @ https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

On today's episode I am joined with Erica Hornthal. Erica is a dance and movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. She is also known as the "Therapist Who Moves You. " Erica is also the Author of a new book Body Aware, a step-by-step journey how a mindful movement practice can slow down thoughts to lessen anxiety and panic and impact how and what we feel. When we talk about movement, most of us think "exercise". But the way we move our bodies, how we walk, roll, dance, stretch, stretch, connect, and take up space - is about so much more than physical fitness. Erica shares about how our movements impact our mental health and wellbeing and when we change the way we move, we can change the way we experience life. She even shares a little gentle practice with us during the episode. Body aware helps readers to learn and identify where they physically hold their emotions, understand and interpret their body's unique language, explore bodily sensations, identify emotional blockages and upgrade harmful thought cycles to patterns that instead foster resilience, emotional regulation, and productivity.  During the episode she even shares a gentle movement practice.  Get the book here:- https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Rediscover-Mind-Body-Connection-ebook/dp/B09LH42FSZ  Website www.ericahornthal.com Social media accounts: IG- the.therapist.who.moves.you Work with Monique http://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/ Thank you Chicago Dance Therapy for sponsoring this episode.

On this episode I’m joined with the founder of Internal Family Systems, Richard Schwartz. I asked him how IFS could be helpful when working with childhood trauma and he invited me to do a demo with him of the model. You will get to witness Richard doing the model and listen ( or watch on video) as I am working with my parts. I am leaving a link below if you would like watch it. I also asked him some of your questions that were submitted via Instagram ⬇️ You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/D6enmRihpa4 IFS Institute Website https://ifs-institute.com For more information on my work www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

In this episode I’m joined with psychologist and trauma therapist Dr. Ingrid Clayton. Ingrid experienced abuse at the hands of her narcissistic stepfather and recently released her powerful memoir called Believing Me, about her survival as a child and adult healing from narcissistic and complex trauma.https://www.Ingridclayton.com Her memoir https://www.amazon.com/Believing-Me-Healing-Narcissistic-Complex/dp/B0BCSCYRLB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Work with Monique https://wwwthehealingtraumapodcast.com

In this episode I am joined with trauma therapist, Dr Peter Salerno. He is also the author of the book "Fit for Off-Duty:A Manual for firefighters: Healing from Work Related Trauma, Restoring Personal Relationships. and Thriving at Home."  We talk about how first responders are repeatedly exposed to overwhelming emergencies and the impact that can have on the body, mind and on relationships. He also shares with us about EMDR and how this trauma healing modality can be very helpful for those with trauma related work experiences. Dr. Salerno's books: https://amzn.to/3PkOTzI https://amzn.to/3wftpeS website:https://www.drpetersalerno.com Thank you Peter for sponsoring this episode of the HTP. Work with Monique  https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I am joined with award -winning artist and poet Mark Odland. Mark is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified EMDR therapist. In this episode we talk about some themes around healing Trauma taken from his latest book, EMDR Inspired Art and Poetry, a Meditation on Hope and Pain for Troubled Times. We talk about how scary it can sometimes feel to go for help as well the beauty of what can come from being in a safe and space where you feel seen, heard and validated.  Thank you Bilateral Innovations for sponsoring this episode. Mark's website http://bilateralinnovations.com/inspired Mark's book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2TTDCFM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i Work with Monique - The Healing Trauma Podcast https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com › work-with-...

In this episode, I am joined with Dr. Elizabeth Stanley. She is the author of the acclaimed book, "Widen the Window." Elizabeth had developed a program used by the US military called Mindfulness -based Mind Fitness Training. She talks about how to widen your window for stress tolerance, how stress and trauma affect the mind and body and how to support and train your brain for resilience. You can connect with her work here: https://elizabeth-stanley.com For Trauma informed Coaching with Monique The Healing Trauma Podcast https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

*Trigger warning: content includes childhood sexual abuse. On this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure to talk with licensed therapist Kelly Gunter. Kelly is a childhood sexual abuse survivor, internationally acclaimed speaker, coach and author of her memoir You have Such A Pretty Face. Kelly shares about the numerous addictions she developed as a result of trying to manage her painful childhood trauma. Kelley shares her journey of healing and finding herself.  Kelly is currently working on her doctorate in Counselling and Traumatology. Kelly's website is https://kelleygunter.com Kelly's book: You Have Such a Pretty Face https://a.co/d/e8QBoki Thank you Kelley for sponsoring this episode. Inquires : Trauma informed Coaching with Monique @ www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I'm joined with licensed psychotherapist Annie Miller. Annie specializes in working with sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. Annie uses a variety of evidence -based techniques including CBT-I for Insomnia, EMDR for trauma ,and PRT ( pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain.) We are going to talk about these modalities and how they may be supportive in healing. To check out Annie's website: https://dcmetrotherapy.com Thank you To Dc Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy for sponsoring this episode. For Trauma Informed Coaching Offerings with Monique  https://thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I am joined with author and trauma survivor Emma Stevens. Emma is an American Adoptee and she will be sharing how that experience and many others have shaped her. She is the author of the memoir " The Gathering Place."A beautiful book about her journey and her process of welcoming back the parts of herself she had to hide or push away in order to be safe. Emma's book: https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B09HGMKY97&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_HRMM574JM12BX95Z5WAS You can find Emma on Facebook and Instagram @emmastevensthegatheringplace Twitter & tiktok @emmastevensTGP Email @ [email protected] Thank you Emma for sponsoring this episode. Trauma informed coaching with Monique @ www,thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today’s episode is a revisit from last July with Dr. Pat Ogden. Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology and both the founder and Education Director of The Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Https://sensorymotorpsychotherapy.org Coaching Inquires / sponsorship www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today on the podcast, we will be revisiting an episode from last summer with Dr. Jean Cheng. Jean will be talking about the challenges of being raised by a narcissistic caregiver and how to begin to get in touch with our needs. www.talithakoumpsychology.com/ IG @https://instagram.com/jeanpsychologist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Coaching with Monique @www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today We are talking with author and psychotherapist Colleen West. Colleen is the author of the book “ We all Have Parts” We are going to be talking about themes in her book such as the window of tolerance, autonomic defences, parts work and more. Colleen website is colleenwest.com . Coaching inquires with Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com/

Today I’m re-releasing a conversation I had last July with Dr. Janina Fisher. It’s based on her latest book “ Transforming The Living Legacy Of Trauma”. Dr Janina Fisher is a world renowned expert in trauma recovery. She’s a psychologist, author, consultant and trainer. She shares how trauma can show up as a present experience and hope for healing and transformation. Janina’s Website https://janinafisher.com Monique’s website @ www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

*Trigger Warning - mention of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, foster care & adoption. In this episode I am joined with childhood trauma survivor Samantha Messias, an incredibly talented artist who shares her journey of childhood abuse and neglect. She talks about her early childhood environments and how she processed some of her trauma. Her desire is to bring hope and understanding to those who are healing from trauma. Upon first glance, the drawings of Samantha Messias appear to be photographs. Samantha 's hyper-realistic drawings are laden with stunning visual dexterity as they are emotional meaning.  www.messiasart.com Trauma Coaching With Monique www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I am joined again with Dr. Arielle Schwartz. We talk about the complexities that Mother's day may have for some survivor's of Complex Trauma and how we can attend to our sacred wounds.  Arielle is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher and the author of six books and is a leading voice in the treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma.  Link to her books: https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz Arielle's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnxbReV715cezb46sQ Arielle's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartz Thank you Dr. Arielle schwartz for supporting and sponsoring this episode. Interested In Trauma-Informed Coaching With Monique? Check out the coaching offerings @ https://thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode I'm joined with clinical psychologist, yoga teacher and author Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Phd.  Arielle is the author of six books and is a leading voice in the treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma. Today we are going to talk about her brand new book, Therapeutic Yoga For Trauma Recovery.  A few of the questions we explore in the conversation are: What makes therapeutic yoga different from traditional yoga? How can this practice help you to become more embodied? How can the practices help to stimulate the vagus nerve and how can that be helpful? How can therapeutic yoga support resilience? Link to her books: https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz Arielle's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnXbReV715cEzvb46sQ Arielle"s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartz/ Thank you Dr. Arielle Schwartz for supporting and sponsoring this episode. Trauma Informed Coaching with Monique https://thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today's episode Monique talks about the experience of growing up without having the felt sense of empathy and how that can impact your relationships to yourself and to others.  This episode is sponsored by Dr. Arielle Schwartz and her brand new book Therapeutic Yoga For Trauma Recovery. Dr Arielle Schwartz is a licensed clinical psychologist,EMDR Therapy consultant, somatic psychotherapist, certified yoga instructor, and sought-out teacher. she is the author of six books, including Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery and The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook. She is a leading voice in the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma. She specializes in applied polyvagal theory for trauma recovery. Her integrative, mind-body approach to therapy includes relational therapy, EMDR therapy, and therapeutic yoga for trauma. She believes that the journey for trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart. Arielle's Books https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz/ Arielle's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5LUxnXbReV715cEzvb46sQ Arielle's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drarielleschwartz/ Trauma-Informed Coaching With Monique https://www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com Sponsorship Opportunities @[email protected]

On today's episode I'm joined with Joshua Sylvae. Joshua has been involved in Somatic Experiencing since 2004. Joshua Holds an MA in clinical psychology and a PhD in higher learning and Social change, and he is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is a faculty member at the SE Trauma Institute, leading professional trainings around the world and is also Legacy Faculty for Peter Levine's Ergos Institute for somatic education. We talk about why somatics is important in healing Trauma and how somatic healing can be helpful.  You can reach him at http://revolvefoundation.org/ and http://sylvae.net/ Somatic Expereicing International   http://somaticexperiencing.com/ Trauma Informed Coaching with Monique @ www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

In this episode Trauma expert and psychotherapist Robin Shapiro, LICSW, author of the book "Easy Ego State Interventions" joins us to talk about ego state work. She offers examples on how to work with different states that may show up and how to help those triggered younger states with adult states. Robin is a known for her clear, practical style in writing, teaching and clinical consultation. She is the author/editor of five books covering multiple modes of clinical treatments. She has been a psychotherapist since 1981, she has expertise in EMDR, ego state, somatic, relational, attachment -focused, and many other therapies.  Her webite is www.emdrsolutions.com Imaginal Nuturing www.april-steele.ca Trauma Recovery Coaching: www.Thehealingtraumapodcast.com Help support this podcast with a donation https://www.paypal.me/moniquekovencoaching?locale.x=en_CA

**Trigger Warning:** This episode discusses disturbing experiences related to childhood sexual abuse, and extreme violence. Todays guest is retired Social Worker and film-maker and writer Mary Knight, MSW. Mary is a survivor of child pornography and familial sex trafficking. We discuss her personal documentary “Am I Crazy? My journey to determine if my memories are true.” Mary shares how today she has a good life, what has brought her increased peace and healing. You can email Mary @[email protected] www.maryknightproductions.com/ Her documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVQmqjHl4QI&t=958s Coaching with Monique [email protected]

Today’s Episode is a replay from last year. Deb Dana is welcomed back a second time answering your questions. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and speaker specializing in complex trauma.Her work is focused on using the lens of the Polyvagal theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. www.rhythmofregulation.com Trauma Recovery Coaching Inquires with Monique @www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today’s episode I’m joined with therapist and author Jenna Riemersma. We talked about Internal family systems, protective and burdened parts of ourselves and how to begin to move towards them in a gentle way to offer support and acknowledgement. Jenna is the author of the book Altogether You. www.jennariemersma.com ***TRAUMA SUPERCONFERENCE SIGN UP FREE REPLAY- Jan7-13 2022 link https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/trauma/monique Coaching inquires www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Today, I’m joined with therapist & clinical social worker Adam Young. Adam and I talked about the how the holidays can sometimes bring up a lot of emotional responses when you are with your family of origin. Adam’s Website & Podcast www.adamyoungcounselling.com Coaching Inquires@ www.Thehealingtraumapodcast.com

In this episode I’m joined with author, teacher, speaker and researcher Kristin Neff. In our conversation, Kristin explains what self- compassion is and how we can balance having both tender and fierce Self-Compassion on our journey of healing from Trauma. You can connect with Kristin www.selfcompassion.org Coaching Inquires & Resources www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Todays’s guest is trauma therapist & author of the book Try Softer, Aundi Kolber. In the episode, Monique and Aundi talk about the impact of Complex- Trauma on the body, mind and heart. Aundi shares how her own experience as a survivor & therapist helped to shape the book into a source of hope and comfort for others on their healing journey. Aundi’s Website https://aundikolber.com TRAUMA SUPER CONFERENCE FREE REGISTRATION https://xz684.isrefer.com/go/trauma/monique

In this episode Monique talks about how part of healing relational trauma comes from experiencing safe relationships. Monique’s Website www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

On today’s episode, author and Trauma Psychologist & Therapist Dr. Ingrid Clayton will be sharing her own journey of healing from Complex Trauma & parental Narcissistic Abuse. She is the author of the book Recovering Spirituality and her upcoming memoir Believing Me: Healing From Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma. She talks about how she was awakened to her own traumatic past and how her trauma showed up in her life. ✅REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR with Dr Clayton and myself called SELF-GASLIGHTING: HOW WE HAVE INTERNALIZED A NARCISSISTIC PARENT’S GASLIGHTING FROM CHILDHOOD and how to identify less with your trauma and more with your True Self. Link to register here: https://bit.ly/3nxWduA You can find Dr Clayton on IG @ ingridclaytonphd. Check out www.thehealingtraumapodcast.com

In this short episode, Monique talks a little about the experience of feeling stuck in daily life. Do you often feel stuck when you are wanting to move forward towards those things you really want to do? This episode explores what may be going on internally.

Today I’m joined with somatic therapist, researcher and author of the book The Mind - Body Stress Reset, Somatic Practices to reduce Overwhelm and Increase Wellbeing. In our conversation we talk about overwhelm and extreme stress and how to begin to rebuild resilience pathways. Her website is https://www.rebekkahladyne.com/tools/

In this episode, the tables are turned and I’m sharing an episode where I am a guest on my friend Morgan Owen’s Podcast, The Awareness Space. We talk about my healing journey, the podcast, what helps and supports us and more. www.theawarenessspace.com. www.cptsdcoach.com

On this episode I’m joined with holistic health, life and trauma coach Mandy Flanders. Mandy is going to share her journey through addiction, anxiety, toxic mold poisoning and how as she began to address trauma a lot of her autoimmune issues began to dissipate. Website:Mandywellness.com IG HealwithMandy

Today episode is a re launch from September of last year. It was one of the most listened to episodes and wanted to share it again. Dr Bethany Brand is psychologist and an expert in Trauma and Dissociative disorders. She details the difference between them and shares practical ways that you can begin to ground yourself with. Website & resources www.Bethanybrand.com. Support this podcast. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma

In this episode, I’m joined with psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Frank Anderson. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and dissociation and is passionate about teaching brain based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the IFS model of therapy. He is the author of Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems. You can connect with him @ www.Frankandersonmd.com IG @ frank_andersonmd To find out about working with Monique www.cptsdcoach.com This episode is sponsored by The International Association Of Trauma Recovery Coaching www.thetraumarecoverycoach.com

Some of you may recognize Fritzi Horstman from watching Dr. Gabor Mate’s film The Wisdom Of Trauma. Fritzi is the founder of The Compassion Prison Project. Will we be talking about trauma, aces, and what she is doing in the world. www.compassionprisonproject.org To find out about my work and coaching offerings www.cptsdcoach.com. This episode was sponsored by International Association Of Trauma Recovery Coaching www.thetraumarecoverycoach.com

In this episode I’m welcoming back Deb Dana. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author and speaker specializing in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of the Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma in our lives. She has authored many books including The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Clinical Applications of The Polyvagal Theory ( co editor with Stephen Porges) , Polyvagal Exercises For Safety And Connection, and Anchored : How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using The Polyvagal Theory ( forthcoming November,2021) Deb Dana’s website www.rhythmofregulation.com My website www.cptsdcoach.com To find out information about The International Association Of Trauma Recovery Coaching www.thetraumarecoverycoach.com or www.certifiedtraumarecoverycoaching.com To watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/IHv8-lSlW7E

I’m joined with Psychotherapist and relational expert Melissa Callahan. Melissa will be talking about attachment and how it can show up in our adult relationships. www.MelissaCallahan.com IG @relationalhealer. To find out about my trauma recovery coaching services www.cptsdcoach.com For information on Trauma Recovery Coaching Certification with the IAOTRC www.thetraumarecoverycoach.com

Nakuset was a part of the sixties scoop where thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and families and placed into foster care and adopted out to white families across Canada. The legacy of the residential schools are directly connected to the 60’s scoop as you will hear as she shares part of her story. You can also watch it on https://youtu.be/CqisvVWP1BY You can find her on Instagram @ supacree facebook @ Nakuset Cree Nation

This episode was previously recorded and released in early 2020. Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist & certified Gottman method therapist. We will be talking about how we help our partners to understand our needs in the relationship when we have had relational trauma. You can reach Elizabeth @betterlifetherapy.com. You can support this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

In this episode I’m joined with licensed professional counselor Sidu Arroyo-Boulter. We talk about emotions and how to help ourselves and our children regulate. We also talk about the guilt and shame that can come with “losing” it with our children and so much more. You can reach Sidu @wwwnewseedcounseling.com [email protected] You can support my work through the podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

In this episode, I’m talking with Jessa Crisp. Jessa is a survivor of childhood trauma and familial trafficking. She will be sharing some of her story and how she was able to escape. Today, Jessa is an advocate and educates on Human trafficking and is a Mental Health Clinician You can reach www.Jessacrisp.com Instagram @ JessaCrispofficial. wwwbridgehopenow.org

Katherine Weins is a trauma recovery and wellness coach. She is the author of two books about her childhood trauma and her placement into foster care. She will share part of her story and what has been helpful in her healing. You can reach Kathy @ wwwkatherinebwiens.com *Support this podcast buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma

(Previously recorded) This episode was recorded last year and was packed with lots of trauma informed education and wanted to re share it again. We discuss somatic therapies, fragmentation and more. Enjoy! www.Janinafisher.com

In this episode, I’m joined with Trauma survivor Sara Aird. We talked about how once you begin to understand Trauma, many of the pieces of your experience start to make sense. Sara can be reached on IG @breakingdowncptsd and www.saraaird.com Support this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Your support is appreciated.

I’m joined once again with Trauma therapist Kelly McDaniel. She is author of the books “Ready to Heal” and the very soon to be released “Mother Hunger”. We are talking about the experience of feeling grief on Mother’s Day. YouTube videohttps://youtu.be/98-g1UA2VAE You can find Kelly on IG @ kellymcdanieltherapy and www.kellymcdanieltherapy.com Support this podcast buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma

In this episode I’m joined with Kristina (Cizmar) Eklund. Kristina is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and shares her journey of healing. She talks about what has been helpful for her including therapies such as IFS and her experience with MDMA- Assisted Psychotherapy. She also teaches on shame and and has written The Little Book Of Shame as well as Trauma - Informed Mediation Exercises. Her website is www.theshamelady.com www.healingcsa.org. You can find her on social media as the shame lady.

On this episode I’m joined with psychologist Dr.Stacey Schell. We will be talking about emotions and it’s relationship to Trauma and Trauma responses. You can reach her on Instagram @staceyschellpsych and at www.drstaceyschell.com Support this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

Today I’m joined with Trauma informed therapist and functional medicine expert Alex Field. Alex will be sharing part of her own complex trauma story as well as how she has been healing. She will also be sharing a regulating tool she uses with her own clients. You can follow her on IG @ Alex.the holistic.counsellor.

Im joined with my guest Reilly Scott who is a singer and songwriter and a survivor of Developmental Trauma. She shares her experience of trying to access help for her Trauma related responses/symptoms and discusses how difficult it was for her to get appropriate support. She shares how isolating and retraumatizing those many years were and what a difference having a trauma trained practioner is. She talks about her healing and the changes she is now experiencing on her healing journey. You can follow Reilly on IG @ reillyscottmusic SUPPORT this podcast buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma

Trigger Warning // sexual violence. In this episode I’m joined with Cristina Mardirossian. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as a certified EMDR therapist in Pasadena,CA. We will be talking about the spectrum of Dissociation Disorders including DID, Depersonalization etc with Trauma. You can find IG @ pasadena_trauma_therapy www.Pasadenatraumatherapy.com SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

I’m joined once again with parent coach Lelia Schott, the person behind the beautiful IG and Facebook page Synergy Parenting. We will be talking about relating to our children from a place of peace and empowerment. You can reach Lelia @ IG synergy.parenting www.leliaschott.com

In this episode, Monique talks about healing and hope for change. Support the podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️ On today’s episode I am talking with childhood trauma survivor Lisa Meister. There is discussion about childhood sexual abuse as well as ritual abuse. She will be sharing about how her childhood trauma has impacted her and on how she is healing. Lisa can be reached on Facebook @ Only God Rescued me. IG @ only_god_rescued_me_ She has written a book by the same name.

I’m joined with holistic therapist Lori Lim. We are talking about some of the ways being a mother with a CPTSD history may be challenging. IG @womens_therapy Website is LoriLim.com.au

Today I’m joined on the podcast with Kelly Mc Daniel. Kelly is a therapist that works predominantly with women and is the author of the books Ready to Heal and Mother Hunger. Kelly will be talking about her soon to be released book Mother Hunger and how that can show up for women. https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com/about-kelly/ IG kellymcdanieltherapy SUPPORT the podcast with the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

In this episode I’m talking with therapist Cristiana Freon. She is a survivor of childhood trauma and will about being a parentified child, having to learn boundaries etc. Cristina uses her experience and training to support others who are healing. IG Cristiana _freon https://en.cristianafreon.com/

I’m joined with Psychotherapist and Abuse and Trauma Resolution Coach Laura Anderson. We will be talking about some of ways the body can hold Trauma and how there can be a grieving process around it. To follow Laura on IG @lauraandersontherapy www.lauraandersontherapy.com Support this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

In this episode I’m talking with psychologist Dr. Alison Cook about Boundaries with Parents. We will be talking about when children feel responsible to meet their parents emotional needs, feeling guilt and ways to begin healing. Alison Cook, MA, PHD is a psychologist who specializes in bringing together faith with psychology. She is certified in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. You can reach her on IG @ alisoncookphd SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

I’m joined with Trauma survivor and Psychotherapist Monica Vogt. Monica shares both part of her personal and professional journey of healing. [email protected]

In this episode, I talk a little bit about how stuckness may be an adaptive Trauma response from the autonomic nervous system in an effort to keep you safe from what it perceives as a threat or potential danger.

Today I’m joined with clinical psychologist Dr Jean Cheng. Jean will be sharing part of her journey as a trauma survivor as well as her experience of parenting. Jean talks about connection to your inner child and how that can be helpful when healing Trauma. Instagram @jeanpsychologist. www.talithakoumpsychology.com

On today’s episode I’m joined with Trauma therapist Vanessa Pezo. We will discussing the concept of The Window of Tolerance. What does it mean to be out of your window of tolerance? How do you return? IG@the_traumatherapist

In this episode, I’m joined once again with psychologist Dr Anna Kress to talk more about The Inner Child. We explore what the inner child is, what they need and how to heal. IG @drannakress

On today’s episode somatic therapist Lucia Bennett will be talking about her unique approach to working with people who have eating disorders and Trauma. To find out more about her work @ somatic _therapist.

In this episode, childhood trauma survivor and trauma informed therapist Esther Schwarz talks about her own personal process of recognizing that she was suffering from Complex Trauma. She shares the ways it impacted her life and how she began to to heal from it. IG @estherschwarz.lmsw Email@[email protected]

Owen is going to be sharing his journey of healing from Trauma. Owen shares how his Trauma manifested in his body before he even had understanding or memories.   In 2015, he nearly died of a rare digestive condition that changed his life forever. He is on a mission to bring awareness to the power of awareness. IG @ awareness_space.

We come into this world engaged and ready for Connection. We also come in fully embodied and freely feeling our sensations and using our voice to express it. We learn to shut this natural process off if we chronically experience threat to our nervous system as we develop.

Today’s conversation is with qualified counsellor in the UK, Phillippa Chinery. She will be sharing her own journey of healing from low self worth to self love.www.phillippachinery.com IG@ Phillippa.chinery.counselling

In this episode, I am joined with Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach Kimberly Weeks to talk about the Narcissistic abuse cycle with intimate partners www.thenarcissisticabusecoach.com

Today I am talking with psychologist, professor of Psychology and expert in Trauma disorders, Dr. Bethany Brand. We talked about Dissociation and the relationship between Dissociation disorders and Trauma. To find out more about her work.www.bethanybrand.com. SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Buymeacoffee.com/healingtrauma Thank you for supporting my work!

Today I’m joined with mental health and substance abuse therapist Katelin Hanhart. We will be talking about the correlation of Trauma and addiction, and how she approaches her work with clients. To find out more about her work. IG @your.trauma.therapist.

I’m joined with Certified Parent and Family Wellness Coach Leila schott to talk about parenting from a conscious place while recovering from Childhood Trauma. We talked about some ways to gently parent with attunement and presence. www.leliaschott.com [email protected] ,Facebook @ synergy:gentle parenting resources

In the episode I’m joined with clinical psychologist Dr. Anna Kress to talk about The Internal Family Systems Model when working with Trauma. www.drannakress.com IG@drannakress

We are continuing in our Trauma Healing Modalities Series. This week’s episode I’m joined with therapist Melissa Parks to discuss Attachment Focused EMDR. To find out more about Melissa and her work you can reach her @ www.melissaparkstherapy.com and on IG @ melissaparkstherapy.

This is the first interview of a series on Trauma Healing Modalities. My guest today is psychotherapist Victoria Donahue. We will be talking about Inner Child Healing / Parts work. www.victoriadonahuewellness.com IG@ Victoria.donahue.healing

Understanding the role that the nervous system plays in our moment to moment experience, can help us feel less shame and more Compassion towards our responses.

In this episode I’m joined with Trauma Therapist Mily Gomez and we will be talking about what exactly is Developmental Trauma. www.latibulecounseling.com IG @latibulecounseling

In this episode, I’m with joined with Trauma expert, clinical psychologist, teacher, author, consultant, Dr. Janina Fisher. She is the author of many books including Healing The Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors. www.janinafisher.com. Email [email protected]

In this episode Monique is talking about the burden of being a parentified child and separating from it.

In this episode, Trauma Recovery Coach Kimberly Weeks and I will be talking about Racial Trauma Recovery and the responses we are currently seeing in the world. www.thenarcissisticabusecoach.com

In this mini episode, Monique talks about how feeling cared for and loved by significant others may feel challenging to grasp due to attachment trauma.

Mother’s Day is a very emotional time for those who have experienced Trauma in childhood in relation to their mother. In this episode I’m talking with trauma informed psychotherapist Cath Counihan. www.catherinecounihan IG psychotherapy_mum

In this episode, Deb Dana, LSCW is going to share with us an understanding of The Polyvagal Theory while explaining how it relates to our relationship to trauma, safety and danger and our internal and outer environment. She is the author of the book, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy and Polyvagal Exercises For Safety and Connection. She can be reached at RHYTHMOFREGULATION.COM

Today I will talking with psychologist Dr Arielle Schwartz. She is the author several books including EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Complex PTSD Workbook, and The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook. We will be talking about ways to strengthen your resilience during Covid-19. www.drarielleschwartz.com

On today’s episode I’m joined with psychotherapist Cath Counihan . We will be talking about the challenge of parenting when we have had childhood trauma.