This is a republishing of an archived episode with Gabrielle Bernstein.Gabrielle Bernstein is incredible. I have to say that this interview with her is one of my favorites because this woman exudes passion and authenticity and the desire to use her experiences to help and guide and inspire others. Gabby is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back as well as Miracles Now, Spirit Junkie, and Judgment Detox.She was featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader” and the New York Times named her “a new role model.” She appears regularly as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show and co-hosted the Guinness World Record largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra.In This EpisodeGabby’s websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Cornelia Elbrecht is an author and leader in groundbreaking art therapy techniques with a particular focus on healing trauma. An art therapist with over 40 years experience, she is a renowned author, educator, and the Founder and Director of the Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy. She studied at the School for Initiatic Therapy in the Black Forest, Germany and holds degrees in fine arts and arts education.Today, she's interviewing Dr. Sabâ Başoğlu. Sabâ is a clinical psychologist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist specializing in Clay Field Therapy and Guided Drawing. She is an associate professor at Galata University in Istanbul and works predominantly with adults and teenagers, integrating Sensorimotor Art Therapy with phenomenological psychology, psychodynamic-existential approaches and body-informed trauma therapy.In This EpisodeInstitute for Sensorimotor Art TherapyCornelia ElbrechtSabâ Başoğlu---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Deirdre Fay, MSW is a psycho-spiritual author, coach and trainer with 40 years of experience exploring the intersection of trauma, attachment, yoga and meditation which she calls a “Modern Day Bodhisattva Training.”Deirdre uses an integrative approach which Chris Germer calls “a radically positive approach to healing trauma.”In This EpisodeDeirdre’s websiteDeirdre’s booksBecoming Safely Embodied (Morgan James, 2021)Attachment-Based Yoga & Meditation for Trauma Recovery (W.W. Norton, 2017). ---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Claudia is a trauma informed, liberation focused, somatic clinical therapist and medicine woman. Her first teachers and most influential medicine mentors are, and still continue to be, her grandmothers Maria del Refugio and Maria Josephina (MiPina). Claudia culturally grounds her work within the indigenous medicine wheel tradition while simultaneously weaving in western psychology and holistic sensory motor and somatic practices to her embodied mental health and ecological wellness work.In This EpisodeEmail: [email protected]: @lunnata.y.sol---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This is the first in our Guest Host Series where I hand over the mic to a selection of folks I’ve interviewed over the years, and whose work I value and find inspiring. My hope with this series is that I’ll be able to provide a greater and wider array of incredible information and content for my listeners.I invited John Clarke on because I value his genuineness, curiosity and openness with which he shares his personal process. John is a licensed trauma therapist, trainer, group practice owner, and host of the podcast Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out. In this interview, John talks to Bob Falconer. Bob recently published his new book about IFS and unattached burdens – The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession. For the past decade or more, Bob Falconer has devoted himself full-time to IFS work (Internal Family Systems Therapy).In This EpisodeJohn’s websiteBob Falconer---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Joshua is a combat veteran who specializes in helping those who are caught in a life of chronic pain (emotional or physical) heal through healing the spirit and following Taoist principles of inviting flow where there are blocks in our energy. Joshua has spent over 10 years in the medical field from combat medic in the Army to pediatric medical research and data analysis at the University of Utah.In this episode Joshua shares his journey, along with the individuals and the circumstances which inspired him to pursue becoming a healer.In This EpisodeContact Joshua: [email protected] Goodness on YouTubeToward Goodness on Facebook---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This is rebroadcasting of an episode with Juditta Ben-David.This is what it’s about--passion, heart and helping others. And today, my guest exudes all of those elements. Today, I’m speaking with Juditta Ben-David, SEP M.A., founder of The Mindfulness in Arabic project (MiA).MiA has built a website that offers an eight-week Mindfulness course in Arabic, designed for refugees and people in transition. Any person with internet access may enter the website, free of charge, anywhere around the world. The course provides practical tools and exercises tailored specifically to support a shaken population that suffered traumas of fear, death and extreme violence.​ Juditta’s website also provides tools for therapists, social workers, welfare workers, and volunteers who are currently working with refugee populations, so that they may use mindfulness-based tools for their own needs in coping with work stress and related DP camp difficult experiences, as well as passing them on to their clients.MiA developed out of the work of our founder, Juditta Ben-David, SEP M.A, in refugee camps in Turkey. Working there with refugees and their supporters/counselors and social-workers the request for additional tools led to a crowdfunding campaign raising one-half of the funds needed to launch our 8-week course. MiA is thankful to be supported by leading Mindfulness instructors like Jon Kabat Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Christopher Titmuss and Patricia Genoud-Feldman as well as Mindfulness providers like Headspace and Mindful Magazine. In This EpisodeJuditta's websiteContact JudittaMIA on FacebookDonate to The Mindfulness in Arabic projectElaine Miller-KarasPeter Levine---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP is a published researcher, Relational Healing Facilitator, couples therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has been in clinical practice for sixteen years and has experience working with couples and persons practicing consensual non monogamy, both in the Caribbean and internationally. She has been a Social Work Educator at the University of the Southern Caribbean since 2012.  Akilah also specializes in work with sexual and racial minorities. She is the founder of the BIPOC Relational Healing Institute and creator of the P.R.I.D.E model, and she strives for Authenticity, Alignment, Attunement and Abundance. As an educator and facilitator, she has provided consultancy services to organizations such as NASTAD (National Alliance for State and Territorial AIDS directors), the Relational Life Institute, I-TECH (International Training and Education Center for Health)  and CVC (Caribbean Vulnerable Communities). She has presented in various spaces including the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium and the Black Mental health Symposium. In This EpisodeAkilah's website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Courtois specializes in the treatment of trauma, particularly for adults experiencing the effects of childhood incest and other forms of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.Dr. Courtois has worked with these issues for 30 years and has developed treatment approaches for complex posttraumatic and dissociative conditions for which she has received international recognition. She offers integrative and evidence-based relational treatments for clients and consultation for loved ones that involve respect, information, and hope to counter the effects of trauma and abuse.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Jacquie has worked in the field of trauma and the Violence Against Women’s Sector in Toronto for over 11 years, beginning her career in the Caribbean with women and children who experienced violence. She spent over five years as an art therapist at the YWCA Toronto’s Breakthrough program and has worked at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic for the past five years.At the clinic, she has held roles such as Therapist/Advocate, Manager, and Director of counseling services, where she led staff and developed innovative trauma programs. Jacquie teaches at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and is a trainer with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. She has a private practice focused on trauma recovery and is deeply passionate about social justice work. Jacquie believes a trauma-informed approach is essential for collaborative and meaningful relationships with teams and clients.Jacquie is a Registered Psychotherapist In private practice. She is a Registered Art Therapist, a Certified Advanced Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and a trainer in development with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Jacquie is an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and facilitates a course on cultural humility and trauma-informed art therapy.In addition, Jacquie is a published poet, mother, and speaker. Over the past 15 years, she has developed a trauma-focused practice incorporating art-based, body-based, and talk-based therapy and currently resides in Toronto.In This EpisodeJacquie’s websiteJacquie’s email: [email protected]’s book---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Linda Gantt has a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies.She is the owner and executive director of Intensive Trauma Therapy in Morgantown, West Virginia, an outpatient clinic for trauma-related disorders where art therapy is the primary means of treatment.Linda is also the co-developer, along with Carmello Tabone, of the Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale, an instrument designed for measuring diagnostic information in drawings.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Jennifer Kenney-Smith is a transformative leader and holistic healer with over 26 years of executive sales leadership in the Information Technology sector. As a Certified Yoga Teacher (500 RYT), Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Transformational Life Coach, she founded JKS Yoga & Coaching to guide others on their journey of self-discovery and healing. Jennifer’s unique approach integrates ancient wisdom and modern strategies, earning her accolades such as the Women in Leadership Impact Award (2022) and Best of Ashburn, VA Award (2023). Her mission is to help individuals and leaders align their lives with their core values and achieve profound personal transformation.In This Episodehttps://www.jksyoga.com/Socials:IG: @jksyoga_coachingFB: JKS-Yoga---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Jamie Marich, PhD (she/they) speaks internationally on EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, dissociation, expressive arts, yoga, and mindfulness, and runs a private practice and online training network in her home base of Akron, OH.Jamie has written numerous books, notably Trauma and the 12 Steps: An Inclusive Guide to Recovery, and Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Life. Jamie’s new book is titled You Lied to Me About God, and is set to come out October 15. She is also included in Sue Pease Bannit's book of women therapists.In This EpisodeDr. Jamie’s websiteRedefinertherapy.comDissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Daily Life---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is a widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity’s Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak. Dr. Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network, a planet-wide initiative that seeks to convene communities in new ways in response to the critical, civilizational challenges we face as a species. He is host of the postactivist course/festival/event, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains’ and currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Ancient Futures (Australia).In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California’s (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute. He is also the inaugural Special Fellow of the Schumacher Centre for New Economics, the Inaugural Scholar in Residence for the Aspen Institute, the inaugural Special Fellow for the Council of an Uncertain Human Future, as well as Visiting Scholar to Clark University, Massachusetts, USA (2024). He has been Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany, and Visiting Critic-in-Residence for the Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles (2023).Finally Bayo is the father to Alethea Aanya and Kyah Jayden Abayomi, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. In This EpisodeDr. Bayo Akomolafe’s WebsiteBayo’s writingsSocials:  FB: bayoakomolafeampersandIG: @the_emergence_networkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Fleet Maull, PhD, an author, meditation teacher, and social entrepreneur, developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a deeply embodied, neuroscience and trauma-informed approach to meditation offering an accelerated path to healing & awakening. He is both a Zen roshi and a senior teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He founded Heart Mind Institute, #578 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, a transformational education platform for self-actualization and life mastery training courses and summits. He also founded Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year sentence, 1985 to 1999.  Dr. Maull is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good.Fleet is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good and Dharma In Hell, the Prison Writings of Fleet Maull. Fleet leads prison programs, meditation retreats, chaplaincy and hospice trainings, leadership trainings, bearing witness retreats and transformational seminars throughout the world.In This EpisodeHeartMind.coHeart Mind’s summitsThe Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Summit---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma.Alisa is a MothStorySLAM Competition champ and has been in publications such as Allure, Teen Vogue, BUST, TIME, The Guardian, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Oprah Winfrey Network, Hello Giggles, Brit+Co, and the Voices for Change 2.0 podcast. While based in DC, she travels around the country giving talks and facilitating workshops to support other young survivors in their communities.In This EpisodeAlisa's WebsiteWork With AlisaAlisa’s book: Healing Honestly, The Messy and Magnificent Path to Overcoming Self-Blame and Self-ShameLove WITH Accountability: Digging up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse, Aishah Shahidah Simmons---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

In this episode Guy shares how conducting 850+ interviews has enlightened him, challenged him, and made him realize that healing isn’t the straight line he was hoping it would be.--If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do  you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Sebern Fisher has integrated Neurofeedback and psychotherapy in her treatment of developmental trauma in adults and adolescents for the past 17 years.Prior to adopting Neurofeedback, Sebern was the clinical director of a residential treatment program for severely disturbed adolescents for fifteen years. While there she introduced the understanding of the impact of attachment rupture and was the first to implement DBT in a residential setting.In April, she published Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma: Calming the Fear-Driven Brain with W.W. Norton.Sebern consults and trains on the integration of Neurofeedback and therapy, nationally and internationally.--If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do  you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Pernille is the founder of Mind Blossom which strives to prevent and combat mental illness through education and fostering community support. Mind Blossom envisions a world where mental health education is integrated into all community centers, schools, and companies with the aim to prevent and reduce mental illness. Mind Blossom integrates humanity with science by using mental health education, an evidence-based method, to empower people’s understanding of their own and others’ physical and mental wellbeing.As a blue collar daughter, Pernille defeated the odds by being a first-generation college and PhD graduate. She moved across the world to pursue neuroscience at the best research universities in the world, and left little undone in her pursuit of knowledge. Because of her determination, she can now call herself an award-winning scientist.Through this scientific journey she could also, finally, start her own trauma healing process. As she mastered the skills of a researcher, she realized that communication and self-insight were cornerstones of not only her professional success but also her personal wellbeing. Pernille realized that her drive for research was rooted in people’s mental health. She now focuses her energy on helping people thrive. In This EpisodePernille's websiteMind Blossom---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Ghislaine Boulanger is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City and a member of the Relational faculty at New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.Since the publication of her book Wounded by Reality: Understanding and Treating Adult Onset Trauma (The Analytic Press, 2007), she has taught and published extensively on the psychodynamic dilemmas facing adults who have survived violent and life threatening events.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Laura is a holistically and somatically oriented trauma-focused psychotherapist, as well as a Board Approved & Registered Clinical Social Work Supervisor in Maryland. She is a speaker, trauma trainer and owner of the Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing, where she and her associates offer integrative trauma and attachment-focused psychotherapy to teens and adults. In 2021, Laura founded the Trauma Therapist Network, a website resource designed to help people learn about trauma and find therapy. In addition, she hosts two podcasts, Therapy Chat, her most well-known, which features interviews with trauma therapists, authors, and researchers and her second, Trauma Chat, which offers brief episodes (5-20 minutes) that educate both professionals and the general public about trauma and its impact on our lives.In This EpisodeFindtraumatherapy.comThe Trauma Therapist NetworkTherapy Chat PodcastTrauma Chat PodcastThe Wisdom Circle---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. is the originator and developer of Somatic Experiencing® and the Director of Somatic Experiencing® International.Dr. Levine holds doctorate degrees in Medical Biophysics and in Psychology, and during his thirty five-year study of stress and trauma, has contributed to a variety of scientific and popular publications.Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Levine has received Lifetime Achievement awards from Psychotherapy Networker, the US Association for Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, and the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children. He served as a Stress consultant for NASA in the early space shuttle development. He served on the American Psychological Association task force for responding to the trauma of large-scale disasters and ethnopolitical warfare.He is currently a Senior Fellow and consultant at The Meadows Addiction and Trauma Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona, and continues to teach trauma healing workshops internationally.In This EpisodePeter's Instagramhttps://www.somaticexperiencing.com/https://traumahealing.org/---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do  you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Eric Maisel is the author of more than 50 books. His interests include creativity, the creative life, and the profession of "creativity coaching," which he founded; issues of life purpose and meaning; mental health and critical psychology (also known as critical psychiatry and anti-psychiatry); and parenting in a “mental disorder” age. Dr. Maisel’s most recent book is "Redesign Your Mind. The Breakthrough Program for Real Cognitive Change" (Mango, 2021).Dr. Maisel writes the “Rethinking Mental Health” blog for Psychology Today and is a regular contributor to Mad in America, where he founded and edited its parent resources section. Among his favorite things are leading Deep Writing workshops around the world (in places like Paris, London, Rome, Dublin, Prague, New York and San Francisco), working with individual creativity coaching clients, and producing interesting and useful programs (like his Life Purpose Boot Camp Self-Paced Instructor Training).In This EpisodeDr. Eric Maisel's WebsiteSocials:FB: @ericmaiselX: @ericmaisel---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. is the originator and developer of Somatic Experiencing® and the Director of Somatic Experiencing® International.Dr. Levine holds doctorate degrees in Medical Biophysics and in Psychology, and during his thirty five-year study of stress and trauma, has contributed to a variety of scientific and popular publications.Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Levine has received Lifetime Achievement awards from Psychotherapy Networker, the US Association for Body-Oriented Psychotherapy, and the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children. He served as a Stress consultant for NASA in the early space shuttle development. He served on the American Psychological Association task force for responding to the trauma of large-scale disasters and ethnopolitical warfare.He is currently a Senior Fellow and consultant at The Meadows Addiction and Trauma Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona, and continues to teach trauma healing workshops internationally.In This EpisodePeter's Instagramhttps://www.somaticexperiencing.com/https://traumahealing.org/---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do  you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Amy Stark is a former science teacher, now certified Energy Practitioner who bridges the divide between science and spirit.She channels her extraordinary abilities to demonstrate the unseen, and shares the wisdom and knowledge she’s cultivated over the past two decades helping people to heal their mind, body, and spirit.As the host of The Stark Transformation Show, she has shared her message of hope, healing and transformation with a global audience, catalyzing transformations worldwide.In This EpisodeAmy Stark's WebsiteAmy’s podcast: The Stark Transformation ShowSocials:IG:@starktransformationFB: @starktransformationTikTok: @starktransformation---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Fran S. Waters is a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist in private practice in Marquette, MI. She provides services to individuals, couples, and families with a variety of challenges.Ms. Waters is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of childhood trauma, abuse, and dissociation. As an invited presenter, she has conducted extensive training programs on a variety of related topics both nationally and internationally ranging from a day to 5 days in Europe, Africa, South America, and North America.Ms. Waters served as President of The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation from 2004-2005, and was on the Board of Directors of ISSTD from 1998-2001.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Kristin Arden is Lead Clinician at Mindbloom (a ketamine therapy service) and is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years experience working in mental health. Her work has been instrumental in the development of Mindbloom’s treatment methodologies.In addition to work at Mindbloom, Arden was a guest lecturer at NYU on topics such as psychedelic therapy and substance use disorders, and practices addiction medicine, from a harm reduction mindset, with individuals in the justice system. She graduated from NYU’s Psych NP program with additional specialization in substance use disorders and has a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University.Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-eight years. She is a regular guest trauma expert on the Law and Crime Network. Additionally, she has served as an expert witness in high profile cases of sexual assault and childhood abuse. Her book “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster. Botwin’s third book, "Stolen Childhoods," released worldwide on May 7, 2024 in hardcover and eBook; the audiobook, which Botwin narrated, released on June 11, 2024.In This EpisodeInstagram: @MindbloomX: @MymindbloomLinkedIn: MymindbloomFacebook: Mindbloom---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Grand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a PhD from International University, a writer, lecturer, performance coach and humanitarian famous for the discovery and development of the internationally acclaimed Brainspotting (https://brainspotting.pro/) method which brings about life-changing breakthroughs at "Warp Speed".Dr. Grand is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in the arenas of healing trauma and enhancing performance and creativity. His Brainspotting method and BioLateral Sound (https://biolateral.com/page/biolateral-sounds) are now used by thousands of therapists on every continent seeking to break through the limitations of talk therapy. ---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do  you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10:  Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Rob Morris is the co-founder and CEO of Koko, whose mission is to combat the youth mental health crisis by meeting young people where they’re at—online. Rob's journey with Koko began during his graduate studies at MIT, a period marked by personal struggles with mental health. It was out of this challenging experience that the seeds of Koko were planted.Hailing from the heart of Silicon Valley, Rob's early interests diverged from technology towards a fascination with humanity. This led Rob to delve into psychology during Rob's time at Princeton, a passion that endured even as Rob later developed an interest in computers, design, and technology. Pursuing graduate studies at MIT was a transformative experience, supported by dedicated advisors and inspiring peers who propelled Rob forward despite the challenges. To them, and to all who believed in Rob, Rob is eternally grateful.In This EpisodeKoko---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

What does it take to become a master trauma therapist? Join us as Linda Curran shares her wealth of experience and the lessons learned on her inspiring journey as one of the world’s leading trauma clinicians. Linda Curran is a trauma specialist, veteran clinician, sought after national trainer, best-selling author on trauma and a film producer. Linda has trained thousands of mental health clinicians on trauma treatment across the country. ---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Sara Miley is an experienced crisis advocate and an IFS-informed trauma recovery coach. Through her own learned and lived experiences, she is passionate about helping survivors find the roots of their suffering.Sara’s focus is on survivors of developmental/childhood trauma, attachment wounds, emotional abuse and neglect, and cPTSD - those who struggle with the emotional and relational aftereffects of dysfunctional formative years. She is the owner and coach of Full Circle Wellspring LLC, the founder and coach-sultant of the Personalized Trauma Healing System™, and the host of the Trauma Survivorhood podcast.Sara is available for private and group consulting, interviews, press, podcasts, and trauma-informed consulting for businesses.In This EpisodeSara Miley's WebsiteSocials:FB: @fullcirclewellspringX: @FCW_CoachSara---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Courage.Vulnerability.Daring.Fear.Self-Acceptance.Self-Trust.I need work on all of those.All of those things, words, elements, characteristics within that image up there, I could stand to improve upon.As we all know life isn't this fixed destination, but rather an ever-shifting journey.My name is Guy Macpherson, PhD. I’m host of The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Over the course of the last several years I’ve interviewed hundreds of incredible guests and now coming up on 1000 interviews!One of my greatest take-aways from all of these interviews is the importance of authenticity, or simply being who we are.This process and becoming and being the best version of ourselves isn't a straight line with some hockey stick curve swopping up to amazingness.For many of us it's a slow one-step-forward, three-step-back plodding, speckled with glimpses of excitement and inspiration.I remember the first time I experienced being in a group process in graduate school. I remember that nervous feeling and the excitement about what it would mean to share, to reveal myself, to share my thoughts and feelings with the others in the group.But once the group settled in and we were able to trust and feel safe everything began to flow.I love being in a group of people who are committed to learning about themselves so that they can become the best version of themselves.This is what my new program It's Me Thriving is all about.I'm committed to creating an incredible group process. I've been doing this for a long time now and love it.The strength and power and the revelations that come from being part of an incredible group can allow us to see our own selves in a way we might not otherwise be able to.We'll share our story.We'll support each other and be supported and encouraged.Click here to learn more about It’s Me Thriving.-- If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Lisa is a recognized expert in the strengths-based, depathologized treatment of trauma and has been in private practice for 34 years. She presents workshops and keynote addresses nationally and internationally, and is a clinical consultant to practitioners and mental health agencies in the United States, Canada, and UK and Ireland.Lisa has been an Adjunct Faculty member at University of Maryland School of Social Work, University of Baltimore at Maryland, University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine, and is the Founder of The Ferentz Institute -- formerly known as The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy Training and Education -- now in its 17th year of providing continuing education to mental health professionals and graduating over 1,400 clinicians from her two Certificate Programs in Advanced Trauma Treatment.In 2009, she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work.Lisa is the author of:Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors: A Clinician’s Guide, now in its second edition,Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing, andFinding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons from the Therapist’s Couch.In This EpisodeLisa’s website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live.She’s the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, and the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (Oct. 2024 release). She's also the facilitator of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training, and the upcoming Sexual Trauma Healing Journey.Her approach is trauma-informed, rooted in somatic principles, and draws on neuroscience as well as integrative modalities like EMDR and energy psychology.Erika offers individual online therapy sessions in California and provides coaching to clients outside of the state. You can contact her at ErikaShershunTherapy.com and subscribe to her mailing list at HealingSexualTrauma.comIn This EpisodeErika Shershun's WebsiteFree chapter of Erika’s bookSocials:FB: @feltsenseresonanceIG: @erikashershun---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Michael Ashford is the Director of Marketing at The Receptionist in Denver, Colo., and has spent the past decade building and leading marketing teams at companies large and small. Prior to his career in marketing, Michael was an award-winning journalist after graduating from Kansas State University. Michael’s approach to marketing focuses on scaling companies through the power of effective communication, storytelling, and humanizing brands.In This EpisodeMichael Ashford's WebsiteSocials:FB: facebook.com/receptionistappIG: @receptionistappX: @receptionistappSuccess in Session newsletter---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Karen is a licensed therapist (LCSW) in the state of Oregon & California with an office based in Portland. She currently provides both telehealth and in-person sessions, specializing in trauma therapy for women.Through her background as a psychotherapist she has developed unique insights to lead Creative Empaths out of chaos and into harmony.Karen understands the lived experience of suffering and emotional pain due to the effects of childhood wounds and being caught in a self-medicating cycle. Many years ago, she had an impactful therapy experience as a client, which allowed her to be free from the entanglements of her own inner prison.She currently offers private coaching, workshops, and online programs.In This EpisodeWebsites:karencorona.comkarencoronalcsw.com---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is the Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, the industry leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy training. Keith is also a psychotherapist and coach, Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Centers, Co-Host of the Higher Practice Podcast, and previously founded and ran the Higher Practice business that helped therapists grow their practices.In This EpisodeKeith Kurlander's Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-eight years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster. Shari’s third book, Stolen Childhoods, is due out May 7, 2024. She has been chosen by Tantor Media to narrate the audiobook, which comes out on June 11, 2024. She is a regular guest trauma expert on the Law and Crime Network. Additionally, Botwin has served as an expert witness in high profile cases of sexual assault and childhood abuse. In July 2022 Botwin presented a webinar for the Trauma and Recovery Institute in China on the role of an eating disorder in staying stuck in childhood abuse. Botwin has conducted Keynote presentations for dozens of universities, and given expert on-air commentary on breaking stories related to trauma (Covid-19) on a variety of international media outlets.In This EpisodeShari’s websiteThriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Holly and Dylan Crumpler are a mother-son team of enthusiastic advocates working to reduce the stigma associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Given that D.I.D. has historically been depicted in a very inaccurate, sensationalized, and negative way in film and television, Dylan envisioned and created his senior thesis film, Petals of a Rose, at Chapman University to realistically depict a day in the life of a woman with D.I.D. He co-wrote the screenplay with his mother, Holly, who was diagnosed with D.I.D. in 2018 at the age of 51.Petals of a Rose has received international acclaim, and Dylan and Holly have gone on to share the film at numerous mental health conferences and educational events. The film is being used by clinicians in training sessions, college courses, and therapeutic settings. Given the incredibly positive reception the film has received, Dylan and Holly have begun development of a longer film/series expanding on Rose’s story.In This Episodehttps://www.dylancrumpler.com/petals-of-a-rose FB: https://www.facebook.com/PetalsofaRoseTheMovie IG: https://www.instagram.com/petalsofarose_themovie/---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Glenn Doyle has extensive clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings. He has presented multiple times at the annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and the American Psychological Association (APA).Dr. Doyle got into psychology because, as a teenager, he became deeply fascinated with the self-help movement as well as literature, and as a professional has made it his mission to bring the techniques and research base of clinical psychology to the personal empowerment paradigm of self-help.In This EpisodeDr. Doyle’s websiteSeek SafelySeek Safely podcastWish I'd Known That: 20 1/2 Lessons You Simply Cannot Ignore If You Really Want To Heal, by Dr. Glenn Doyle---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This one from the archives is with one of my favorite guests, Gerald W. Vest, LMFT. Gerry is no longer with us yet his passion, which I'm sure you'll hear in this interview, was a driving force for me as I've continued to produce this podcast. Gerry's compassion for those veterans he worked with is so friggin' inspiring. I so wish I could have him back on the show. Gerald W. Vest, LMFT was a military OneSource and TRICARE provider for individuals, couples, and families. He supervised students and professionals for licensing requirements. In addition, he organized, consulted, and trained for the Community Integrative Health Collaboratives, which served warriors, veterans, and their families using integrative and holistic approaches to healing.Gerald also served as a Senior Social Worker for the premier US Army Warrior Restoration and Resilience Center (R and R Center) at Ft. Bliss, TX. His responsibilities included meeting with soldiers diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSd) as a primary therapist, along with their children and families.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Chelsea Brown is an LPC Supervisor in Oklahoma and owns Restoration Behavioral Health in Muskogee, OK. She is a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, having trained at the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Child Abuse and Neglect and is also a provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidenced-based treatment approach to Post-Traumatic Stress in Adults.Chelsea grew up in Muskogee, OK, and has raised a family there since 2005. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology and her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern State University. She has worked in this field for over 10 years, assisting individuals and their families.Chelsea focuses on trauma-work for her community and specializes in treating first responders, but also serves the kids that come through her advocacy center who have been victims of abuse and neglect. She specializes in working with individuals and children with diagnoses of PTSD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.She is a Boeing Scholar through the Strong Star Initiative in Houston, TX in their training initiative for CPT. Chelsea is dedicated to ever-growing her knowledge of trauma treatment and recovery through hundreds of clock hours of continuing education and training, including training in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Advanced TFCBT coursework, and Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma Model (CE-CERT). "This dedication to training ensures that we, at Restoration, have all the tools and skills we need to treat the challenges our clients are facing."In This EpisodeChelsea’s WebsiteContact Chelsea: [email protected] you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Leann R Johnson, MS, is an Industrial/Organizational Psychology practitioner and systems therapist. She has 30 years of experience as an Equity and Inclusion professional, having worked in non-profit, higher education, private and public sectors. Leann is a professional storyteller and an actor in comedic and dramatic improvisational theater in Portland, Oregon. She co-created Black Woman/White Woman, an evolving, experimental work featured in 2022 by the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Laurie Moore is a spiritual teacher with graduate degrees in expressive arts therapy, Marriage Family Counseling, and certificates in animal communication and hypnotherapy. Her work utilizes communicating with all species and moment to moment creation and her message is that you are a gift to the universe.  In This EpisodeLaurie’s websiteDrLaurieMoore.com AnimiricalesLaurie’s books---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Originally from New York and with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Erin moved to Florida in 2011 to study for her Masters in clinical mental health counseling. Now Erin is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.She gained clinical experience working at a university counseling center, a residential addiction treatment facility, and an outpatient eating disorder facility. In 2021 she connected with Nick Padlo to develop the clinical program at Sophros Recovery. Erin is a certified group practitioner and has taken several intensive trauma trainings which fueled her passion of helping clients at Saphros to heal and transform their lives.  In This EpisodeErin Moran's Website Socials:FB: @sophrosrecoveryIG: @sophrosrecovery---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

We've all heard of Type A and Type B, but Type C is common to many women and can harm our health if taken too far.Here’s a set of common Type C behaviors: -Being overly conscientious and responsible-Carrying others’ burdens-Not setting sufficient personal boundaries-Wanting to please others-Avoiding conflict-Internalizing toxic emotionsIt sounds familiar, right? Unfortunately, this “pathological niceness” is scientifically linked to disease.  At 'Type C Toolbox,' Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied and Anna White's mission is to build awareness, offer guidance and strategies, create community, connect women, and encourage further learning. Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied is a clinical psychologist born and raised in New York City. She worked for over 15 years in city hospitals providing both patient care and academic training and has maintained a private practice in Manhattan since 2010, where she provides evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and stress due to a wide range of conditions including past history of trauma, pregnancy, and relationship issues. Dr. Glied received her BA from Carleton College in Minnesota. After receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University in 2006, she completed an internship at Montefiore Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in trauma at NYU. Dr. Glied lives with her husband, two sons, and dog in Manhattan.Anna White is a former Wall Street executive who experienced severe burnout and subsequent chronic illness during her years in the corporate sector. Type C traits were a significant contributor to her declining health. After leaving corporate life, she founded a specialty care package company, Rest & Heal. She holds a B.S. and M.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.In This EpisodeType C Toolbox ProjectDr. Kore Nissenson Glied's WebsiteRest & HealType C Toolbox Podcast---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Zina Ortiz is a childhood trauma survivor. Her experiences of chronic neglect, physical, mental, and sexual abuse have provided her with a unique opportunity to embark on a personal journey of healing. Through this transformative process, she has gained a profound understanding of the complexities and far-reaching impacts of trauma, as well as the incredible power of healing.Zina founded the Elephant in The Room group psychotherapy practice where she specializes in the treatment of Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.Without shaming, blaming, magnifying, or minimizing the main challenge Zina’s goals as a psychotherapist are based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective and successful in their lives and they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. In This EpisodeZina Ortiz's WebsiteElephant in The RoomSocials:FacebookInstagram---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a social work professor at Molloy University and a clinician in NYC where she has maintained a private practice for 30 years. She is an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy Initiative at the University of New Hampshire and has published and presented nationally about sibling abuse. She has also conducted numerous trainings and workshops on diversity, locally and nationally, and transformed a Long Island School District’s approach to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.Dr. Meyers is the host of a podcast titled “What Would Dr. Meyers Do?” focused on countertransference and “getting into the mind of a therapist” where there is dedicated series to the issue of sibling abuse.In This EpisodeAmy Meyers' WebsitePodcast: What Would Dr. Meyer's Do?Socials: @drmeyerspodTikTokInstagramFacebook---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Claudia was called to become a Compassionate Inquiry facilitator and offers an abiding safe presence, deep listening, and curiosity as gifts for others. Her work is held in the containers & modalities of Compassionate Inquiry, IFS and Focusing, FSPM, End of Life, relational PAT with Integration.Claudia explains that “These are my strengths when supporting healing, because healing happens in relationship—with one another and specifically, with the SELF and body.” In This EpisodeClaudia's WebsiteClaudia's InstagramClaudia's photographySoundcloud 'Take a Moment' recordings---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Audrey White is the CEO of the Grief Coach Academy and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. She understands grief both professionally and personally. In 2020, Audrey lost eight family members, including her mother. In 2022, her brother was tragically killed by his wife, who subsequently took her own life. Through her own journey of healing, Audrey has developed a deep compassion for those suffering from loss, setbacks, and grief.In This EpisodeAudrey White’s Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Christine Forner (BA, BSW, MSW, RSW) has over 30 years of clinical experience offering effective and distinctive counseling. For the past 20 years, Christine has specialized in working with individuals with Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Dissociation, Developmental Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, and the effects of stress on the physical, emotional, mental, and imaginative aspects of our being us.In This EpisodeChristine Forner's WebsiteSocials:FB: @christine.fornerIG: @christinefornerX: @assoc1counsell---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Despite her early life being dominated by childhood trauma and parental neglect, you will not hear Beck use the terms ‘survivor’ or ‘thriver’. Trauma would not be the hero nor the legacy of her life. Beck has made it her mission to change the way her childhood trauma  tainted her view of the world.Her approach to trauma recovery is determined and unabashedly honest, getting real with the girl within to repair and renew her sense of worth and value. Beck is the author of the memoir 'Chasing Normal,' and as a primary teacher, speaker and presenter, she brings a unique perspective inspiring others with her unwavering belief in change and the human capacity for healing.In This EpisodeBeck Thompson's Website Socials:FB - beckthompsonchasingnormalIG - @beck.thompsonX - @ibeckthompson---A giant thank-you to our sponsor, NordVPN. Secure your online data with Nord VPN. Go to nordvpn.com/thetraumatherapist for an exclusive deal. Plus, it's risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.--If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Martha Beck has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining advice that helps people improve every aspect of their lives. Her written work includes several New York Times and international bestsellers, as well as over 150 magazine articles. For the past 18 years, Dr. Beck has been a monthly columnist at O, The Oprah Magazine.She earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard, all in social sciences. For over two decades she has been, in the words of USA Today, “one of the best-known life coaches in America.” She has trained over 3,000 other coaches. She is a popular speaker to groups ranging from intimate seminars to audiences numbering in the thousands.In This EpisodeMartha Beck's Website Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/themarthabeck/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themarthabeck/---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW is celebrating her 49th anniversary in the field of mental health, where she has been a leader in integrating spiritual modalities with traditional practice. She is the award-winning author of The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD From the Inside Out (Quest, 2012) and Wisdom, Attachment and Love in Trauma Therapy: Beyond Evidence-Based Practice (Routledge, 2018). Her newest book Women Therapists on Healing will be released in the Fall of 2024 from North Atlantic Books.In This EpisodeSusan's WebsiteSusan's FacebookSusan's Twitter---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Myriam D. Savage (Mimi) Ph.D., RDT/BCT, is a registered drama therapist, board-certified trainer, and associate professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco in the Master of Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts program. She is a core faculty member teaching courses such as Human Development and Family, Group Dynamics, Arts in Therapy and Professional Development.Dr. Savage is also founding faculty for the Arts and Healing Initiative (formerly UCLArts and Healing) in the Social Emotional Arts (SEA) program, where she collaborated with a team of creative art therapists, creating curricula and manualized professional development programs that use various modalities for therapists, artists, and educators. Conference topics and publications include narrative, arts-based research, and drama therapy interventions using digital art apps, exploring self-identity with young women adopted from foster care and facilitating unhoused women on skid row, LA. Dr. Savage has published in peer review journals and books. She recently penned a chapter -- called "Bricolage: On Being Enough, Healing Through Narrative Co-Construction" -- for a new book edited by social worker/author Susan Pease Banitt: a collection of essays called Behind the Curtain: Eleven Women Therapists Get Real about Healing Trauma.Dr. Savage's previous clinical work consists of mainly acute settings such as inpatient psychiatric units for adults and children, residential treatment facilities where she created expressive arts programs, neurodiverse populations and the unhoused. She has served as the North American Drama Therapy education chair and directs SoCal Drama Therapy Center (http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/) where she mentors an international student body of professionals and students who want to become registered drama therapists.In This EpisodeMyriam's LinkedInMyriam's websiteMyriam's email---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region.Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human Trafficking, Building Better Communication and Resiliency in Agency Settings. Before becoming a mental health provider, Doreen worked at the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program as Residential Manager, Case Manager, and Rape Crisis Advocate. She worked as a Residential Manager at the Federal Funded Job Corps and was a Crisis Hotline Worker for New York State Crisis Hotline.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.  He’s trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist and has worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years, specializing in working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).Brad began his career as a Humanitarian Aid Worker in Asia which introduced him to personal and collective trauma.  He is now the director of the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) that provides training, consultation and community for mental health professionals working with complex trauma.  Brad is also a Senior Trainer in the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) and provides NARM® Trainings through CTTC.Brad is the co-author of The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma and also the executive producer of the podcast: Transforming Trauma™.In This EpisodeBrad's websiteComplex Trauma Training Center (CTTC)FB: complextraumatrainingcenter  IG: cttc_trainingTransforming Trauma Podcast---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, is an Army Veteran and End-of-Life Doula, Educator, and Founder of In Their Honor, LLC.Throughout more than two decades of dedication to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of Military and Veteran communities, Qwynn has acquired a deep understanding of how military experiences can have long-term impacts on one's life and the lives of loved ones. Qwynn's passion for serving those who have served their country is reflected in her work. She deeply understands the unique needs and challenges that Veterans face as they approach the end of their lives, and she is committed to raising awareness and implementing initiatives to address these issues.Qwynn works closely with communities, End-of-Life professionals, and organizations to ensure Veterans receive the care and compassion they deserve. Her warmth, dedication, and compassionate approach inspire and touch the hearts of all those she serves. Qwynn was recognized by the Georgia Department of Veterans Services as the inaugural Woman Veteran of the Year for her unwavering dedication to service for 2022-2023.In This EpisodeQwynn’s website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer, and CEO of Permanent Anxiety Solutions, who turned his painful battle with severe anxiety into a mission to develop an actual permanent solution for anxiety. After 8 years - working with 3000 people on 5 continents - and over a million dollars of research and testing - Daniel and his team succeeded in reverse engineering an innovative process - that solves any type of anxiety permanently - with an astounding 90% success rate.Daniel is here to expose the little secret that the mental health industry doesn’t want you to know, and that explains the real reason your fear and anxiety won’t go away. And then you’ll learn the two breakthrough discoveries his team made that will help you understand why being free of anxiety is not only possible.... but that it can even be simple. Please welcome the CEO of Permanent Anxiety Solutions...Daniel Packard.In This EpisodeDaniel Packard's WebsiteFB: @danielpackardpublicIG: @danielpackard---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Yuri Elkaim is a New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur.Yuri’s journey into health and business was inevitable. After dealing with a host of health issues as a teenager, he eventually lost all of his hair at 17 years old to an autoimmune condition. This, along with his passion for sports (which led him down the path of playing professional soccer in his early 20s), propelled him into the health and fitness field.Yuri’s authentic and caring approach allowed him to build a successful online health empire that went to help more than 500,000 to better health, while providing him the platform to write 3 bestselling books and sharing his message on major media outlets like Dr. Oz and The Doctors. With Healthpreneur®, Yuri and his world-class team of coaches help health professionals and coaches leverage the internet to turn their expertise into high 6- and 7-figure virtual practices that create transformative results for more people without the grind.In This EpisodeYuri Elkaim's WebsiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthpreneur1IG: @healthpreneur---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Doug Dane is survivor who has risen above a past filled with kidnapping, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and violence to experience a life of freedom, gratitude, thriving relationships, and abundance. Now acting as an international keynote speaker and mindset mentor, he has turned his personal experience into a duplicable system to help people discover their true identity and live a life free of guilt or shame, outlined extensively in his debut novel Mistaken Identity: A Guide To Letting Go Of A Past That’s Holding You Back. With his first hand experience in tow, he's on a mission to guide those struggling to overcome a troublesome past to a brighter future for themselves, their families, and the world.In This EpisodeDoug’s websiteDoug’s FacebookThe 4 Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Allan J. Katz is The Healthy Intimacy Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and certified Sex Addiction Therapist in the Mid-South. He has counseled over 1000 clients with relationship and intimacy issues, out of control sexual behavior, and trauma.He is the co-author of Ambushed by Betrayal: The Survival Guide for Betrayed Partners on their Heroes’ Journey to Healthy Intimacy.In This EpisodeAllan J. Katz's WebsiteAllan’s tools for therapistsAllan’s Facebook---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Galit Atlas is a psychoanalyst and clinical supervisor in private practice in Manhattan. She is a clinical assistant professor on the faculty of the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis, and faculty at the National Training and Four-Year Adult training programs at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) in New York City.As an essayist and author, Galit has published numerous articles and book chapters that focus primarily on gender and sexuality.  She is the author of The Enigma of Desire: Sex, Longing and Belonging in Psychoanalysis (Routledge, October 2015), and Dramatic Dialogue (co-authored with Lewis Aron, Routledge, November 2017).  Her last book, Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients and The Legacy of Trauma, is an International bestseller, was translated into 23 languages and won the 2022 Gradiva Award for Best Book that advances psychoanalysis.Atlas was the recipient of the Andre’ Francois Research Award and the NADTA Research Award. She has served on the board of directors of the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association and is currently on the editorial boards of Psychoanalytic Dialogues and Psychoanalytic Perspectives.  Dr. Atlas lectures throughout the United States and internationally. In This EpisodeDr. Galit Atlas' WebsiteGalit's FacebookGalit's Instagram---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Rosie McMahan currently works at MASS Mentoring Partnership as the Training & Special Projects Manager and owns & operates Optimistic Options, a private practice rooted in trauma informed care and restorative justice principles. Her book, Fortunate Daughter, A Memoir of Reconciliation was published in 2021 and was awarded first place in the Chanticleer International Book Awards in 2023. In this story, Rosie offers the reader a portrait of childhood sexual abuse, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing—a journey that, in the end, reveals a complicated and rare experience of repair, reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it. Rosie participates in community-based activities attempting to eradicate inequities and she brings personal experience and a solid understanding of the current research and findings to support and promote healing in all the work she does.In This EpisodeOptimistic OptionsFortunate Daughter, A Memoir of ReconciliationRosie’s podcast Heart 2 Heart---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Tomilyn has a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University and is also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner. She works with clients who have experienced traumatic births, adoption issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and voluntary and involuntary termination of parental rights.Tomilyn is also the founder of the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit focused on supporting people both during and after pregnancy. In This EpisodeTomilyn Ward's Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America. She is host of A Braver Way, a podcast that equips people with the tools they need to bridge the political divide in their everyday lives, and founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world.Mónica is also the author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.Mónica is the inaugural McGurn Fellow at the University of Florida, working with researchers at the UF College of Journalism and Communications and beyond to better understand ways to employ techniques described in her book to boost understanding.She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she studied how journalists can better meet the needs of a participatory public. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, the Glenn Beck Podcast, Reader’s Digest, BookTV, and EconTalk, and she is an advisor for Starts With Us and the Generations Over Dinner project.In This EpisodeMónica Guzmán's Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other newsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Justin B. Long is an author, business owner of a successful veterinary practice, and the host of the hit podcast, Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth, which he produces with his wife, Dr. Erica Lacher.Justin’s mission is to make the world a better place for people by helping men learn to understand themselves and grow into their full potential. His current book, The Rage of a Ten-Year-Old Boy, is a raw, intense examination of his childhood, the traumatic events that formed his negative self-image, and his journey through therapy to overcome it all.Meanwhile, his wife’s mission is to make the world a better place for horses. Justin’s bestselling book series, The Adventures of the Horse Doctor’s Husband, has been enjoyed by readers all over the world.In This EpisodeJustin B. Long's Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist PodcastClick here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Esther Goldstein LCSW is a psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd, and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused EMDR consultation to therapists attaining hours towards EMDRIA certification.In This EpisodeEsther Goldstein's Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Haylin is a seasoned sex educator and health promotion professional with a focus in reproductive justice and intersectional, trauma-informed strategies for healing and care. With over a decade of hands-on experience developing award-winning health education programming and providing professional development for clinicians, educators, and activists, Haylin has dedicated her life to teaching people of all ages practical skills for a healthier, more pleasurable life.She's the creator of Sex Ed For All and My Feminism Involves Witchcraft. She also co-hosts a podcast, Emotional Labor, and is the host of Cosmopolitan's web series How To Sex Toy (18+). Her mission is to support everyone—regardless of gender, orientation, libido, relationship style, kink/fetish, ability, size, trauma background, or sexual experience—in living their best and healthiest lives.In addition to her classroom work, she’s also a yoga instructor and spiritual coach, offering  workshops, trainings, and one-on-one coaching from a trauma-responsive, integrated mind-body-spirit perspective. She's also a practicing witch and professional Tarot reader currently living in Baltimore with her cat, Princess Walter.In This EpisodeHaylin Belay's Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Nina Burrowes is a psychologist, author, and activist specializing in the psychology of sexual violence and relationship abuse. She is the author of The courage to be me, an illustrated book about recovery from sexual abuse, Eyes open to sexual abuse. What every parent needs to know, and the creator of the online course How do people heal from trauma?As an educator, Nina is keen to bring the trauma literature to a wider audience using illustration, video, events, and even a game show to help people build their understanding of trauma, consent, and relationships. She is the founder of The Consent Collective, a social enterprise delivering education resources to universities, colleges, police forces, and trauma support organizations across the UK. There, she holds Circle as part of her practice, as well as Healing from Injustice ceremonies for survivors of sexual harm, to support their healing journey.In This EpisodeNina's WebsiteNina's Twitter---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma Therapist Bookstore: Personal and inspiring suggestions from my incredible guests.The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

John Clarke’s mission is to accelerate recovery from trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction so that together people can create a more peaceful and connected world.As a trauma therapist, he creates a custom, integrative therapy using a blend of evidence-based therapies including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). Not only has he committed his professional life over the past 10+ years to helping others, he’s personally done the work over the course of 20+ years in his own therapy journey and healing from his own trauma. In This Episode:John’s websiteJohn’s clinical consultingPodcast: Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside OutJohn on Facebook John on InstagramJohn on TikTok---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Candice M. Monson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, ON. She is one of the foremost experts on traumatic stress and the use of individual and conjoint therapies to treat PTSD.Dr. Monson has published over 150 peer-reviewed publications, 7 books, and 40 book chapters on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of PTSD treatments more generally.In This EpisodeDr. Candice M. Monsoon’s Website Candice’s books'Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD: Harnessing the Healing Power of Relationships,' By Candace Monson, PhDNelliehealth.com---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

I’m honored to have Deb Del Vecchio-Scully back. Deb is a wealth of information for new and seasoned trauma therapists, alike. In this interview Deb shares about her experience delivering trauma treatment in the wake of school shootings and then goes into depth about what that treatment actually looks like. Deb has focused her career on helping clients heal from trauma and educating therapists about all aspects of trauma, particularly the impact of communal trauma such as school shootings. Because too many do not recognize or identify their symptoms as being trauma, Deb has devoted her professional work to engaging professionals and clients in better understanding the impact of trauma. Deb uses a holistic approach focusing on the brain and body’s reaction to trauma, while using EMDR therapy, Neurofeedback, Attachment focused therapy, Yoga Therapy, Therapeutic Aromatherapy and a relational approach to healing. She discovered an intensive model of therapy exponentially increases the benefits and results of trauma therapy, particularly with first responders and recent traumatic events.Her work with traumatized communities includes survivors of the 9-11 terrorist attack, the Sandy Hook School Shooting and educating and supporting therapists in the Greater Florida area including those in the Orlando area following the Orlando Pulse shooting and the Parkland area following the Stoneman Douglas school shooting. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, she has provided consultation and education throughout the USA and the world. She has worked extensively with First Responders (police, fire, and public safety) and their spouses. Early in her career she was employed as a Police & Fire Dispatcher and is intimately aware of the culture which impacts all first responders. She has successfully engaged those who may have resisted treatment including law enforcement who responded to the 9-11 terrorist attack and Sandy Hook school shooting.Blending EMDR, Neurofeedback and Biofeedback, Attachment with Yoga Therapy, she strives to treat the whole person in a warm, compassionate manner.In This EpisodeDeb's LinkedInDeb's website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Sara Schulting-Kranz was raped at 17 years of age, became pregnant, and chose to keep her child. 23 years later, she found out her husband of 17 years was gay, having affairs with men for most of her marriage and was an addict.To heal, Sara summited mountains, ran ultramarathons, and stand-up paddled deep into the ocean. Today, she helps other women find the courage to do the same. Her recovery journey has become a documentary in production, titled, Walk Through This - A Story of Starting Over.Sara founded Live Boldly Coaching, LLC and became the first Co-Active Professional Life and Leadership coach, Wilderness First Responder, and Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model certified coach in the world. She guides transformational coaching, hiking, and meditation retreats in the Grand Canyon -- not only does she guide clients physically through the canyon, but also emotionally, mentally, and if they choose, spiritually deep within themselves!In This EpisodeSara's websiteThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Florence WilliamsWalk Through This - A Story of Starting Over---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Tracy has been qualified as a therapist since 2005, and practicing continuously in the NHS ever since. After 12 years in community treatment of early psychosis, she is now a clinical lead mental health liaison practitioner working out of acute hospital ER departments.Tracy is a trauma coach and solution-focused hypnotherapist, and committed to the foundations of Milton Erickson in that therapy is about the relationship, not necessarily the dogma of any specific modality."I continue to work in the NHS but also have a thriving private practice where I support people to literally use their own inner resources to heal with a combo of neurology, solution focused therapy and occupational therapy."In This EpisodeTracy’s Facebook Group---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Vernon Baumrind, is the father of two adult children and grandfather of four, living in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the author of the book, Deceit.Deceit is a story of a loving father facing formidable legal odds to secure custody of his two small children, using wiretap technology. He turns the tide in his favor in the case of a cheating wife and a manipulative gynecologist, a lifelong sexual predator with power and authority whose vile exploits have devastating effects on everyone in his sphere. These events happened 45 years ago, but due to the indecent content of the wiretap recordings, the explicit details of the story were kept under wraps largely because of the tender ages of the two children in the story; the content of which would have been detrimental to them in their formative years. The family court judge sealed the files, including the tapes and the transcriptions of those tapes for the protection of the children. And, only now – 45 years later – is the complete story being revealed.In This EpisodeVernon Baumrind's Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher, and podcaster, with expertise that includes working with trauma, trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health. She has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association for her research and clinical work. In addition to being a teaching faculty at the University of British Columbia, she is an ambassador for Sanctuary Mental Health, and the host of CBC's award winning podcast Other People's Problems. Hillary makes her home in the pacific northwest in British Columbia, Canada.Her first book, Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are, was published in 2017; she was the senior editor of the textbook Embodiment and Eating Disorders: Theory, Research, Prevention, and Treatment, which was published in 2018. Her most recent book The Wisdom Of Your Body: Finding Wholeness, Healing And Connection Through Embodied Living came out in the fall of 2021. And, her new book Practices for Embodied Living is coming out in 2024. The book offers a compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied living. Weaving together illuminating research, stories from Dr. McBride’s work as a therapist, and deeply personal narratives of healing from a life-threatening eating disorder, a near-fatal car accident, and chronic pain.In This EpisodeHillary’s websiteHillary’s books---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Lorry is a renowned leader in the field of mental health, with over 30 years of experience serving children and their families.As a licensed psychologist, Ph. D, and leader in the nonprofit sector addressing mental health and wellness for children, youth and their families Dr. Lorry has been a driving force behind the implementation of various evidence-based practices and strategies for buffering the impact of trauma and the effects of the toxic stress response, as well as building resilience.Dr. Lorry was an early adopter of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework in her local community, which she continues to use as a context for understanding and addressing mental health needs. She has been recognized as a subject matter expert and is frequently sought out for speaking engagements and training on the topics of building resilience, ACEs and trauma-informed care, as well as finding your purpose.She received her Ph.D. from UCLA and is considered a visionary and trailblazer in the field of children's mental health. Her unique approach reexamines mental health in the context of ACEs and offers solutions that not only treat the predictable negative impacts of ACEs but that also look upstream to prevent them from happening in the first place.She has dedicated her life and career to helping the world understand and overcome the effects of childhood trauma, which we now understand as the toxic stress response brought on by ACEs.In This EpisodeLorry's websiteLorry's book---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. He is the founder of Cinesomatics®—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedback and movement to assess and resolve stuck somatic, psychological, and emotional patterns. This work is held online and in-person internationally, from NY to London, Tuscany to Switzerland.His latest book, Awaken to Your True Self (MetaHeal), is a recipient of the 2022 gold Nautilus Book Awards. This definitive guide helps self-aware entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and leaders break through stuck cycles and genuinely wake up.A spiritual advisor and healer to some of the world’s most successful, Andrew works with clients one-on-one and in intimate groups. His graduate-level programs of consciousness studies offer memberships to deep transformational classes that bridge the teachings of the ancient mysteries with modern psychology and technology.Andrew is also an active advisor to the official Alan Watts Organization.In This EpisodeAndrew’s website--What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

J.C. Hall, LCSW, EXAT is a Hip Hop artist and therapist who runs the Hip Hop Therapy Studio program at Mott Haven Community High School, a “second-chance” school in the South Bronx. In 2013, J.C. assembled a professional recording studio in one of the school’s old storage rooms to provide youth the opportunity to engage in the therapeutic process through writing, recording, producing and performing their own music.The origins of the program are chronicled in the award-winning short documentary Mott Haven, which showcases the efficacy of this approach in addressing trauma and grief in the wake of a school tragedy. After the passing of his friend and mentor Dr. Edgar Tyson, the originator of Hip Hop Therapy, J.C. created hiphoptherapy.com to serve as a centralized resource for those interested in learning about its theory and application. Due to the impact of his work over the years, J.C. won a national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the New York Community in 2020.In This EpisodeJC’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma Therapist Bookstore: Personal and inspiring suggestions from my incredible guests.The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy helped Rotem change so many lives that it ended up changing his own life. By treating his clients with this transformative therapy, he’s realized the limitless power of healing therapists have. When he started providing consultation to newly trained EMDR therapists, he discovered that many therapists needed help and support on their own journey. Many therapists find it hard to navigate the endless flow of information from books, articles, studies, and, of course, the internet.To help therapists learn and grow, Rotem created the EMDR learning community, where clinicians read and learn together.EMDR is a transformational form of psychotherapy. It has the potential to create long-lasting changes for our clients. Mediocre therapy will lead to mediocre outcomes or worse—make your client worse. Rotem believes that mediocrity is not an option. Sadly, many EMDR-trained therapists are afraid to use this transformative therapy in their practice or are unsure about what to do when things get complicated.In This EpisodeRotem’s WebsiteThe Art and Science of EMDREMDRIAThe Art and Science of EMDR: Helping Clinicians Bridge the Path from Protocol to Practice, by Rotem Brayer---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Aaron Klein got into no headphones running in 2023, unknowingly, it quickly transcended into a lifestyle choice and a form of self therapy that has unlocked a lot of self-examination and has allowed him to explore his curiosities. Aaron lives a alcohol free lifestyle, nearing 9 years come January 2024 of booze free living, he is an advocate of healthy living and in general exploring curiosities that come up. One thing Aaron preaches is: Never Give Up. In This EpisodeAaron’s substackAaron on IG: @no.headphones.runner---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Jason Reid is the founder and Chair of “Tell My Story”. In 2018 he lost his 14-year old son, Ryan to suicide. His tragic loss sent him on a mission to educate parents and spread awareness about the dangers of youth suicide. Jason has dedicated himself to increasing awareness and ending the stigma around the conversation of mental health. He is committed to working with parents, educators and organizations that are in alignment with the “Tell My Story” mission.He is also a partner at CEO International, where he coaches CEOs on how to be successful. He co-founded National Services Group, which employs 2,500 people across three brands nationwide. He is a leader, an entrepreneur, and a devoted family man. In This EpisodeChooselife.orgJason’s documentary: Tell My Story---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

This week, we're doing something a little different! Michele Rosenthal has known Guy for over a decade, and today she's interviewing him.Michele Rosenthal is a writer, speaker, and mental health advocate. She's a Certified Professional Coach, Board Certified Trauma and PTSD Hypnotist, and Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – plus trauma and PTSD survivor herself. Since her recovery, she's made it part of her mission to speak out about mental illness, educate about trauma and recovery, raise awareness to fight stigma, support survivors and spread the word that it is entirely possible to feel better.​To fulfill this part of her mission, she often accepts interview invitations with local, national and international outlets. She's appeared on CBS, NBC, and numerous publications like The Washington Post and Huffington Post, Psychotherapy Magazine, Psychology Today, The Traumatology Institute, Woman’s Day and The Sober World.Michele has also written the books Before the World Intruded: Conquering the Past and Creating the Future (YLAT, 2012), Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity (Norton, 2015), and Heal Your PTSD: Dynamic Strategies that Work (Conari Press, 2015).In This EpisodeMichele:https://www.mytraumacoach.com/https://twitter.com/mytraumacoachhttps://www.instagram.com/michele.rosenthal/https://www.facebook.com/michele.rosenthalGuy:https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/https://twitter.com/guy_phdhttps://www.instagram.com/thetraumatherapistpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@traumatherapistpodcast---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Janina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor, Harvard Medical School. An international expert on the treatment of trauma, she is an Advisory Board member of the Trauma Research Foundation and the author of three books:Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation (2017),Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: a Workbook for Survivors and Therapists (2021), andThe Living Legacy Instructional Flip Chart (2022).She is best known for her work on integrating mindfulness-based interventions into trauma treatment, and she is also the creator of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) therapy.In This EpisodeJanina’s websiteJanina’s books Janina’s trainings at Therapy Wisdom---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Dr. Tracey Shors is a Distinguished Professor in Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Collaborative Neuroscience at Rutgers University. She has ~150 scientific publications and has recently written a popular book Everyday Trauma. Her research program studies how our brains ruminate on trauma-related memories and how this process can interfere with our everyday lives, while making still more memories. Dr. Shors is also focused on identifying effective tools for reducing repetitive thoughts that reinforce our everyday traumas. Her brain fitness program, known as MAP Train My Brain combines “mental and physical” training with silent meditation and aerobic exercise to decrease trauma-related and repetitive thoughts, as well as symptoms of depression and anxiety.By understanding how and why our brain tends to ruminate, while training them with new mental and physical skills, we are better equipped to leave our pasts behind and live in a brighter future.In This EpisodeTracy’s websiteMAP Train My BrainEveryday Trauma: Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Jenn graduated from Lesley University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and began her career in mental health working with folks who were navigating early substance abuse recovery and experiences of complex trauma.She also studied yoga at Kripalu Center for Wellness and Health. She works to support clients in bringing their whole self and body into treatment in her private practice. Jenn joined the Trauma Center in 2007, where she led trauma-sensitive yoga sessions for female-identifying survivors.She developed the protocol for the first randomized control trial in which trauma-sensitive yoga was observed as an adjunctive treatment for complex trauma. Along with colleague David Emerson, they began a training program for trauma-sensitive yoga practices, TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga), in 2008.In This EpisodeJenn's websiteEmbodied Healing: Survivor and Facilitator Voices from the Practice of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Jenn Turner (editor)---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Joseph Bobrow Ph.D. practices psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and is the author of three books. His approach is informed by years of practicing and teaching Zen mindfulness. He lives and practices in Studio City, CA and consults and teaches widely on psychotherapy, Buddhism, and how they enrich each other in transforming suffering.Joseph is also the founding director and Roshi of Deep Streams Zen Institute which offers Zen practice, interdisciplinary education, and community service. He has long been bringing together the best from Buddhist and psychodynamic traditions in his work to alleviate individual and collective anguish. Most recently, he developed integrative retreats for military veterans, and their families and care providers that help heal the unseen wounds of war.In This EpisodeDr. Joseph Bowbrow’s WebsiteDeep Streams Zen Institute---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Antonieta Contreras, a former banker originally educated as a mathematician, is a trauma psychotherapist who graduated with a Master’s in Social Work from NYU. After forming her clinical skills as a gestalt therapist and training at agencies with highly traumatized people, she received a specialization in Trauma Studies from the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapies (ICP) and in Human Sexuality from NYU School of Medicine. She maintains a private practice where she combines different trauma modalities as well as the contemplative techniques that she learned from studying within Buddhist traditions.Antonieta’s book recently received the award for the best book of 2023 in the category Psychology/Mental Health division by The American Book Fest. In This EpisodeAntonieta Contreras’s Website Traumatization and Its Aftermath. A Systemic Approach to Understanding and Treating Trauma Disorders, Antonieta ContrerasAntonieta’s trainings---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Judith Blackstone, PhD, is the founder of the Realization Process, a method of embodied Psychological and relational healing and nondual spiritual awakening. She teaches workshops and teacher certification trainings throughout the United States and online. She is the author of several books, including The Fullness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening; Trauma and the Unbound Body: the Healing Power of Fundamental Consciousness; The Enlightenment Process; Belonging Here: a Guide for the Spiritually Sensitive Person; and The Empathic Ground.In This EpisodeJudith Blackstone, PhD’s Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Sue Johnson is a leading innovator in the fields of couple therapy and adult attachment. She is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. Sue is the author of numerous books including, Hold Me Tight, the Hold Me Tight Workbook, and Love Sense.Sue’s received numerous awards acknowledging her development of EFT, including the APA’s “Family Psychologist of the Year” in 2016 and the Order of Canada in 2017.In This EpisodeDr. Sue Johnson’s WebsiteThe International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

After years of running nonprofits and supporting the career growth of junior therapists, Renae is working in therapy practice and supporting the mental health and growth of queer, trans, artists, and others who have complex trauma.Renae is excited to have launched the Open Space Collective and looks forward to seeing it grow as a hub for their community. They are a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (6018), board certified as an Art Therapist (16-199), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (751603). Renae received their Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and has additional somatic focusing training with the Focusing Institute.In This EpisodeRenae Johnson on Psychology TodayOpen Space TherapyMy Therapist Is Out!---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Doyle has extensive clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings. He has presented multiple times at the annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and the American Psychological Association (APA).Dr. Doyle got into psychology because, as a teenager, he became deeply fascinated with the self-help movement as well as literature, and as a professional has made it his mission to bring the techniques and research base of clinical psychology to the personal empowerment paradigm of self-help.In This EpisodeDr. Doyle’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Robert Stark lives off grid in rural Alaska with his wife and daughters where they own and operate a small farm named Secret Garden Alaska. He joined the Army at 17 and parachuted into Iraq during the 2003 invasion. He was the first in his family to graduate high school and college.In This EpisodeRobert’s websiteRobert’s book: Warflower: A True Story of Family, Service, and Life in Alaska---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human Trafficking, Building Better Communication and Resiliency in Agency Settings. Before becoming a mental health provider, Doreen worked at the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program as Residential Manager, Case Manager, and Rape Crisis Advocate. She worked as a Residential Manager at the Federal Funded Job Corps and was a Crisis Hotline Worker for New York State Crisis Hotline.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Andrew Hill is the founder of Peak Brain Institute and a leading neurofeedback practitioner and biohacking coach for clients worldwide. He has lectured on psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology at UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he received a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.At Peak Brain, Dr. Hill provides individualized training programs to help you optimize your brain across goals of stress, sleep, attention, brain fog, creativity, and athletic performance. He is the host of the Head First podcast and continues to do research on attention and cognitive performance. In This EpisodePeak Brain InstituteThe Head First Podcast with Dr. Andrew Hill---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Christie Pearl is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant in private practice in Massachusetts and Virginia who specializes in providing EMDR Intensives for Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACOAs) who are dealing with work stress and performance anxiety to create a healthier relationship with their work so they can be who they want to be today, instead of who they had to be as children.In This EpisodeChristie’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

What are my values and am I living them on a daily basis?What are my goals?What if I don't even have any goals?Am I leading a courageous life?Why is this so friggin' hard?Am I challenging myself?Am I being true to myself? To the one's I love?So many amazing questions.If you're like me, you find these inspiring, too! I hope this finds you well.What I'm writing here has been a long time coming and I'm excited to share it with you.I've always been inspired by the courageous journey's of my guests.It's why I focus on that during my interviews.My experience these past several years in doing The Trauma Therapist Podcast coupled with my own journey (read: creating my own business, two amazing kiddos, moving from California to Oregon, divorce, stumbling, stumbling, swimming, sinking and on and on!) has led me to create a brand new project that celebrates the realistic journey of each of our lives.It's called--The Awethentic Path. It's about recognizing the ups and downs and, the "Oh my God, life is amazing!" moments, and also the "Holy crap, why is this happening to me?" times, but having an incredible support system there to help you get through it all.The Awethentic Path is a community crafted with a passion for empowering us on our journey to becoming our best selves.It's also a commitment to support, encourage, and challenge each other to go for it. Self-Help books are great.But having someone there to listen and support us along the way is oftentimes a hell of a lot more empowering!The Awethentic Path is here to provide the cheering section you need, reminding you of your ability and strength to overcome challenges. What's included:Monthly meet-ups: Each month we'll come together over Zoom and share our journeys, be in each other's company, and offer and receive support and encouragement from one other.Private Facebook Group: Here is where we can meet day-to-day and share incredible resources, inspirational moments, and even ask each other for some words of encouragement.Monthly Talks: Each month I'll invite a guest--an author, a speaker, an incredible and inspiring person-- to join us and share with the group for an inspiring Q & A.The Awethentic Podcast: Coming soon! (And yes, as a member, you'll be able to join me on the podcast!)When we're launching: December 31st, 2023. Learn more by clicking here: The Awethentic PathThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dedoceo Habi is a disabled Veteran (PTSD, Mood Disorder, Depression) and is on the side of taking charge of one’s life and getting better. His book is titled Memoirs In The Moment and he wants to give voice to those who are living productively with PTSD and to help change the paradigm of thinking about PTSD. Memoirs In The Moment is an honest portrayal of the intersection between service to others and the impact of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the life of one service member who served in Beirut. The book represents an honest look at the motivations, thoughts, and perspectives that challenge Mr. Habi daily, and some of the ways he has learned to cope.In This EpisodeDedoceo’s websiteGet the book: Memoirs in The Moment: The Daily Walk with PTSD---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

As a blue collar daughter, Pernille defeated the odds by being a first-generation college and PhD graduate. She moved across the world to pursue neuroscience at the best research universities in the world, and left little undone in her pursuit of knowledge. Because of her determination, she can now call herself an award-winning scientist. Through this scientific journey she could also, finally, start her own trauma healing process.As she mastered the skills of a researcher, she realized that communication and self-insight were cornerstones of not only her professional success but also her personal wellbeing. Pernille realized that her drive for research was rooted in people’s mental health. She now focuses her energy on helping people thrive.In This EpisodePernille's website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Kimberly Maize MSW and Savannah Woodard are a mother-daughter powerhouse duo who co-founded One Planet Healing, a grassroots, trauma-survivor, and woman-owned organization focused on minimizing the (re) traumatization of people impacted by trauma. Their focus is on the human rights and social justice issues created by Institutional Betrayal, changing the current paradigm of assisting people in their recovery and providing opportunities for people to learn in-depth perspectives of trauma resolution.Kimberly utilized her decades of introspection during her recovery from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), working with hundreds of people impacted by trauma and implementing research and insights from wisdom keepers worldwide in developing the life-saving Trauma Response Syndrome Model(TRS Model). The TRS Model provides an alternative trauma resolution approach other than medicalizing trauma responses and pathologizing human suffering. Their goal is to train people in the TRS Model, which emphasizes inner work as a prerequisite before assisting others.Savannah is a second-generation Trauma Specialist and a Moving the Human Spirit Certified Trauma-Informed Coach. Savannah has a decade of experience and vast knowledge in working with people impacted by trauma and is most passionate about utilizing her experiences of recovery when working with families in healing transgenerational trauma.Kimberly and Savannah also co-host A New Generation Podcast, sharing their story of triumph over trauma in their groundbreaking podcast focused on healing transgenerational trauma through open conversations. Their podcast is for anyone who assists people in recovery or needs insights into their family dynamics. All episodes include actionable steps for growth. Kimberly and Savannah believe that when families heal, society heals.In This EpisodeKimberly’s websiteA New Generation Podcast---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Manna Abraham is a true world visionary of personal growth and self-discovery. As an International renowned Coach & Mentor, Trauma Recovery Specialist, Founder of The Emotion Memory Pattern Release Method (EMPR) and the 27 Dimensions of Being, she has dedicated her life to guiding individuals towards their fullest potential.Manna combines ancient wisdom and modern science to provide a comprehensive approach to personal growth that goes beyond the limitations of religion, spirituality, or philosophy.A core belief is that 'awareness' is the key to alleviating suffering, negative emotions or a stuck state of the mind, body, and energy and addresses the modern world's confusion of 'consciousness' through atomic-spirituality and neo-healing. Manna promotes Consistent Conscious Choice and Continuous Self Enquiry as the magic keys to freeing an individual from attachments, expectations, judgements, and fears.Her transformative EMPR program is a pioneering method that's internationally recognised as a unique trauma-informed therapy and is practiced in 35+ countries around the world. This method is designed to rapidly resolves trauma, PTSD triggers, anxiety, depression, nightmares and flashbacks. Her extensive knowledge and experience in ancient philosophies like Yoga, Mudras and Ayurveda to the latest in neurosciences have guided her to create a library of holistic and wellness programs. In This EpisodeManna’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

MC McDonald is a research professor and life coach who specializes in the psychology of trauma, stress, and resilience. She has spent over a decade researching, publishing, and lecturing on the psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience of trauma and is passionate about destigmatizing mental health issues in general, and empowering people to heal by giving them science-based tools to gain mastery over their own experience.In This EpisodeMC’s websiteMC’s books---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Michele Rosenthal is a Trauma Recovery Specialist, award-nominated author, award-winning blogger, Mental Health Advocate and speaker. She is a board certified hypnotist with a specialty in trauma and PTSD. Michele is a master neuro-linguistic programmer and certified professional coach.Michele is the author of Author of Your Life After Trauma: Powerful Practices to Reclaim Your Identity and Heal Your PTSD: Dynamic Strategies that Work -- recently rereleased with the new title: Your Brain Is a Safe Space: How to Stop Trauma and PTSD from Controlling Your Life.In This EpisodeMy Trauma Coach---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human Trafficking, Building Better Communication and Resiliency in Agency Settings. Before becoming a mental health provider, Doreen worked at the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program as Residential Manager, Case Manager, and Rape Crisis Advocate. She worked as a Residential Manager at the Federal Funded Job Corps and was a Crisis Hotline Worker for New York State Crisis Hotline.In This [email protected]’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Julie is a passionate learner and teacher, focusing on empowering clients with deeper understanding to live a vibrant and fulfilling life with meaningful interpersonal relationships.As an adoptive parent who is familiar with adoption trauma, grief, and loss, Julie is able to empathically come alongside adoptive families and adoptees with steadfast support and compassionate care. Her heart was moved for adoption in 2004 and she has been leading mission teams to China to serve in orphan care ever since.Her background in education and passion for life-long learning offers clients a relational approach to psychoeducation and neuroscience. As a pastor’s wife and mother of four children, from adolescents to young adults, and an adoptive mom, she is able to offer insight and help from both her life experience and professional training. For those who have been wounded by the church, Julie creates a safe space where they can explore religious and spiritual abuse and trauma without judgment.Samuel is a local community member in Columbus, Ohio who is a lifelong advocate for activism and mental health. Samuel routinely works with a wide variety of diverse groups to help spread community support to people in the Columbus area and beyond. Samuel is a co-host and the producer of Community Routes, which he considers an important step in an egalitarian future. Samuel does medical IT management for his career.In This EpisodeJulie Richards’ Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU).She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma).Chronic medical conditions -- i.e. diabetes, dysautonomia, EDS, Lyme disease, bartonella, Hashimoto’s, mast cell activation syndrome, vasculitis, back, and neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, vertigo, IBS, IBD, sickle cell disease, mold illness, etc. -- often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. It is her experience and belief that chronic illnesses are often rooted in trauma(s) that cause a chronic stress/fight-or-flight response, not allowing the body to prioritize healing.She utilizes various holistic evidence-based treatment modalities and practice-based modalities such as EMDR to get to the root, with an added focus on mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, neural retraining and strengths-based therapy. In addition, she provides life coaching, case management, and elder and disability care planning and support. Her experience includes 14 years of clinical experience in a range of settings, including both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services, acute inpatient hospital services (telemetry, medical/surgical, labor and delivery, ER, Behavioral Health and ICU), insurance case management, assertive community treatment (ACT), home health, hospice, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), disaster mental health (humanitarian work), psychedelic assisted therapy (including ketamine), and private therapy and coaching. She is warm, interactive, and treats everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and likes to meet her clients where they are.She is also a writer, and an award-winning gluten-free and health-conscious travel and lifestyle blogger, @buenqamino. She currently sits on the board for Ride Out Lyme, an organization that provides grant funding for patients with Lyme disease, and volunteers as a facilitator and sits on the board for San Diego Lyme Alliance (Bay Area Lyme Foundation affiliate).In This EpisodeChristina’s websiteNeural Retraining informationConstructed Awareness---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Thomas Hübl, PhD, is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change, integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science.Since the early 2000s, he has led large-scale events and courses on the healing of collective trauma, with a special focus on the shared history of Israelis and Germans, and facilitated healing and dialogue around racism, oppression, colonialism, and genocide.Thomas is the author of Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World and Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds. He has served as an advisor and guest faculty for universities and organizations and is currently a visiting scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University.In This EpisodeThomas Hübl’s Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Orna Guralnik is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst practicing in New York City. She is on faculty at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in NYC, where she teaches courses on the trans-generational transmission of trauma, socio-politics/ideology and psychoanalysis, and on dissociation. Currently Dr. Guralnik lectures and publishes on the topics of couples treatment and culture, dissociation and depersonalization, as well as culture & psychoanalysis and she is also the therapist on the SHOWTIME documentary series “Couples Therapy.” She is on the editorial board of Psychoanalytic Dialogues and of Studies in Gender & Sexuality. She is co-founder of the Center for the Study of Dissociation and Depersonalization at the Mount Sinai Medical School, where she was funded by NIH and NARSAD grants. Prior to becoming a psychoanalyst she was one of the principals of Lucid Consulting and Worklab Consulting research and organizational consulting firms. Dr. Guralnik is a graduate of the NYU PostDoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis.In This EpisodeCouples Therapy on Showtime---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through her facilitation of Brené Brown’s shame resilience curriculum, she helps women let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, and connection.Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, and depression. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University and has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 20 years.In This EpisodeBrooke’s websiteBrooke’s Daring Way workshopsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Hilary began her career at Owl Practice 5 years ago working to help support Therapists navigate the platform. She is a passionate advocate for mental health both professionally and in her personal life and has grown in her career with the organization where is currently the Director of Sales and Client Services.As a lifelong volunteer, Hilary is thrilled to continue her career with Owl Practice, currently helping to nurture customer relationships and grow the company’s software to better serve mental health professionals. Hilary is also an active volunteer in the LGBTQ2+ community, leading a support group for women new to coming out.In This EpisodeOwl Practice---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist in private practice in San Jose, California. He is an adjunct professor at California institute of Integral studies, where he teaches Neuroscience to somatic students. Brian has taught the Neuroscience of trauma resolution for a decade now and is working on publishing his first book after his dissertation, which includes his own unique approach to trauma resolution, hands-on therapy, and social artistry that he is calling Visionary Somatics.In This EpisodeBrian’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Gina is a licensed psychotherapist, mental health educator, and media consultant in New York City. In practice for nearly two decades, she has helped thousands of people seeking treatment for trauma, grief, as well as challenging life experiences and transitions. This includes work with Holocaust survivors at 92Y, as well as being a clinical director for a Mt. Sinai Hospital Outpatient Program specializing in addictions.She received her master’s degree in social work with a specialty in trauma from New York University. Gina is the author of “Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss” (August 2023, HachetteUSA).In This EpisodeGina’s websiteMoving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Jeffrey Rutstein, Psy.D., CHT, is a clinical psychologist, an expert in the treatment of trauma, a certified Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic psychotherapist, and a meditation teacher who has been in private practice for over 37 years. He has practiced meditation for over 55 years and that profoundly impacts every aspect of his work. He has devoted his professional life to helping people reduce their suffering and struggle while empowering them to claim their strengths, their talents, and their unique abilities to live a more fulfilling and rich life.In partnership with Sounds True, Dr Rutstein created and leads the 9-month Healing Trauma Program. This program focuses on empowering individuals through a comprehensive training in Polyvagal insight and mindfulness practices that foster grounding, presence, connection, compassion, and healing.In This EpisodeJeffrey Rutstein WebsiteHealing Trauma Program---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region. Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human Trafficking, Building Better Communication and Resiliency in Agency Settings. Before becoming a mental health provider, Doreen worked at the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program as Residential Manager, Case Manager, and Rape Crisis Advocate. She worked as a Residential Manager at the Federal Funded Job Corps and was a Crisis Hotline Worker for New York State Crisis Hotline.In This Episodewww.chtainc.orgDoreen's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH is the CEO and Founder of Fresh Tri, a cutting edge neuroscience-based health behavior change platform developed with and for Walmart associates. She is an award-winning public health physician that specializes in healthcare innovation, technology-enabled behavior change, behavior neuroscience, health disparities, and population health management. With an M.D. from UCSF and an MPH from Harvard, Dr. Bobinet is also an adjunct professor at Stanford School of Medicine and Dr. BJ Fogg’s Behavior Design Lab. Dr. Bobinet’s best-selling book, Well-Designed Life, has been called a must-have tool for health innovators worldwide.Former Medical Director of Health and Wellness Innovation at Aetna, Dr. Bobinet designed evidence-based clinical interventions and patented algorithms for 30 million members. She is the inventor of Aetna’s Mindfulness product and cited clinical study, which proved significant outcomes and claims cost reductions. Dr. Bobinet has dedicated her life to helping people free themselves from failure and, in particular, achieve lasting habit change to live happier, healthier lives.In This Episode Dr. Kyra Bobinet's website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Grace Tame is an Australian activist and advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Her book is titled 'The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner: A Memoir.'She is the founder of The Grace Tame Foundation (GTF) a not-for-profit organisation established to campaign for and help fund initiatives which work to prevent and respond to sexual abuse of children and others. In 2021 she was named Australian of the year.In This EpisodeGrace's website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Court Vox provides personal guidance and expertise in the unique and often ignored areas of sex. Court is a trained Sex and Intimacy Consultant, Surrogate Partner Intern and Sacred Intimate. His approach is personal and necessary.Founder of his practice, The Body Vox, he brings professional opportunities for his clients to learn about and embrace their bodies and those of others. Sex, the thing the world is now acknowledging as so important for our general wellness, mental health and indeed our lives is on the agenda. While much progress has been made it is still too often a taboo subject. Court serves as the counselor of our times breaking down the walls of shame and anxiety around intimacy and sex.In This EpisodeCourt's websiteSacred RetreatCourt’s online community: Invitations to Intimacy---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Zabie Yamasaki."Healing comes in waves and maybe today the wave hits the rocks and that’s ok, that’s ok, darling, you are still healing, you are still healing." — Ijeoma umebinyuoZabie Yamasaki truly believes in the healing power of yoga and has had the opportunity to transform her own trauma through the healing asana practice. For years, Zabie’s unfaltering support for survivors of sexual violence has manifested itself in many forms. She has ultimately made it her life's goal to help empower survivors of assault to regain their strength and self-worth.Zabie is a founding individual practitioner of The Breathe Network, an organization that connects survivors of sexual violence to holistic healing arts practitioners that offer all services on a sliding scale. She is the Founder of Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga, an organization with the mission of empowering survivors to heal through the practice of yoga.During her graduate career, Zabie engaged in numerous efforts to help prevent sexual assault through her campus role as the Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention. Zabie was previously the Assistant Director of UC Irvine Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) where she developed an 8-week therapeutic yoga program for survivors of sexual assault. She is now working as the Program Director of Trauma-Informed Yoga Programs at UCLA where she oversees wellness and alternative healing modalities for survivors, including therapeutic yoga. In This EpisodeZabie’s website Amy WheelerTeacher TrainingSurvivors on the Yoga Mat: Stories for Those Healing from Trauma, Becky ThompsonYoga for Emotional Balance: Simple Practices to Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression, Bo ForbesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

MEDIA+ is the new division of our company through which we’re going to be helping mental health practitioners of all kinds promote their incredible work and brands, and share it with the people who want and need to hear it.I’ve been fortunate over the course of the past several years to create a sizable social presence. The Trauma Therapist Podcast receives over 100K downloads per month and we have thousands of followers across our social media channels.I’d like to offer you the opportunity to utilize this platform to promote your work, whether it’s a book you have launching, or a course, or even your private practice.The Trauma Therapist Podcast is one of the top podcasts in the mental health space and ranks in the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide!Here’s how we’ll promote your work and brand:Social Media PLUS Advertising: we’ll work closely with you to create an eye-catching graphic (consisting of an image, text and link to your service/offering, as well as to your episode on the podcast) and we we’ll post this out across our social channels.Video Clips: I’ll do a short (15-minute) interview with you in which you’ll share about you and your offer (your course, workshop, book, event, program etc.) and we’ll use this to create dynamic video clips that will go out across our social channels including Tik Tok and Youtube!Your Own Sponsor Spot: The sponsor spot is exactly what we offer our regular sponsors. This includes text created by you and then recorded by Guy that will then be played in the mid-roll spot across our catalogue of 700+ interviews!Who is this for?We’re looking to help promote anyone in the mental health field who’s passionate about what they’re doing and who want to reach more people. This means therapists and/or coaches of any kind.You do not have to be licensed to take advantage of this opportunity.*How does it work?Once you make your purchase, you’ll receive a receipt with information and I will then be in touch with you about next steps such as images you’d like to use for social posts, information about scheduling your interview, and the text/copy for your sponsor spot!I look forward to working with you!Learn more about MEDIA+ here.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Christopher S. Taylor utilizes existential psychotherapy to provide treatment for individuals struggling with loss of identity. In 2015, he was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors as a professional member.In 2018, he was unanimously voted as Vice-Chair of the board and was reappointed to a second term in 2019 and is currently serving as a councilman on the Behavioral Health Executive Council.Working with various state and private organizations such as Child Protective Services since 2008, Dr. Taylor has experienced the lack of community support for broken homes in both urban and rural communities. In an endeavor to alleviate this issue, Dr. Taylor served as the court coordinator and program developer for Legacy Family Court in Dallas County from 2013 to 2016 and currently runs Taylor Counseling Group which makes therapy affordable and accessible for all.In This EpisodeDr. Taylor's website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Multiple award-winning, Dutch multi-hyphenate Dorith Mous (1986), was seemingly born into her art, gaining beautiful knowledge of physical form and capturing depth from a subject through her own nomadic experience as a fashion model for two decades.Having moved fluidly from a storied career in front of the lens to one behind it, as a photographer and filmmaker, Dorith elicits an artful finesse of the soul – one in which her subjects both exude and challenge the archetypes of beauty, while provoking ideas, ideals and ideologies.With her successful anti-discriminatory exhibition in New York City, entitled IamYOU, and her ongoing cinematic series Together-Alone, which focuses on destigmatizing mental health, Dorith continues to create awareness by means of harvesting the honesty that permeates through her portraiture of subjects.In This EpisodeDorith's websiteTogether Alone.org@together_alone_movementNever [email protected] Human X playlist---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Karen Treisman.Dr Karen Treisman, MBE, is a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist and trauma specialist who has worked in the National Health System and children’s social services for several years. Karen has also worked cross-culturally in both Africa and Asia with groups ranging from former child soldiers to survivors of the Rwandan Genocide. She also is the author of 11 books/workbooks, including the bestselling book, “The Therapeutic Treasure Box,” and of 5 sets of therapeutic card decks.Karen has extensive experience in the areas of trauma, parenting, adversity (ACE’s) and attachment, and works clinically using a range of therapeutic approaches with families, systems, and children in or on the edge of care, unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, and adopted children.Karen also specialises in supporting organisations and systems to move towards becoming, and to sustain adversity, culturally and, trauma-informed, infused, and responsive practice. This work focuses on creating meaningful and multi-layered cultural and paradigm shifts across whole systems. Karen was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship Travel Award which involved visiting several places in the USA to further study whole systems, and organisational approaches to trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care. This topic is also the focus of Dr Treisman’s new books (2 volumes) entitled “A Treasure Box for Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations: A Ready-to-Use Resource For Trauma, Adversity, and Culturally Informed, Infused and Responsive Systems”In addition to holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Karen has undergone a range of specialist training courses including in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Systemic Psychotherapy, Video Interaction Guidance, Sensory Approaches, and Theraplay.Karen has previously worked in both Milton Keynes’s and Kensington and Chelsea’s children-in-care and fostering services; and within the National Implementation Service for evidence-based interventions for looked-after children, children on the edge of care, and children in custody at the Michael Rutter Centre in the Maudsley Hospital; and as Clinical Lead for a court assessment and intensive intervention team for children on the edge of care and in proceedings in Islington.Karen is an external consultant, trainer, speaker, and assessor to a variety of UK and International local authorities/child welfare, health care teams, schools, charities, and organisations including Barnardos, PAC-UK, AdoptionPlus, BAAT, Pause, Action Trauma, Candle Trust, Grandparents Plus, Three Steps Ireland, MedicaCPD, and the Fostering Network. Karen is also an expert witness and regularly undergoes a variety of assessments for court. Additionally, Karen is also an associate editor for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma and a reviewer for the Journal of Adoption and Fostering; and for several book publishers.Karen was also awarded the 2018 Psychology Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Attachment and Trauma; Youth Psychology Professional of the Year 2020; and an MBE for Outstanding Services for Children. She is also on the Queens 2020 Honours list.In This EpisodeSafe Hands Thinking Minds WebsiteKaren’s books on Amazon---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Michael has been working with children and families for close to two decades, in a variety of capacities, including as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, Clinical Director, Children’s Pastor, Camp Counselor and speaker. After serving as a Children’s pastor, he went on to obtain his Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Following seminary, Michael worked at The Buckeye Ranch in Columbus Ohio as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, working with individuals 12-18 and their families. The primary focus was to work with the family system to assist children who were having difficulties with behavior.Michael founded and leads Gateway Family Services of Illinois, providing trauma focused-equine assisted psychotherapy, Individual & Family Therapy. His team is working with individuals and families across the lifespan who have experienced trauma. Michael has spent several years working with youth in the foster care system & post-adoption. Gateway Family Services is also working with the VA Illiana Health Care System to provide services to veterans. In addition to Gateway Family Services, Michael is currently the Executive Director of Hooves of Hope, a faith-based mentoring program.Michael is passionate about neuroscience and understanding the impact of trauma on the brain. Michael has begun Phase II/TTT with the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics course taught by the leading trauma expert Bruce D. Perry MD, PhD. A part of his training is to work with mentors and help Phase I participants from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Michael is also a trainer for Natural Lifemanship, the model of therapy that incorporates the Neurosequential model to understand human and horse brain development. He was recently inducted into the International Association of HealthCare Providers, being recognized as a leader in his field.In Michael’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Gabby & their twin boys, riding horses, photography, playing the piano, & building projects.In This EpisodeGateway Family ServicesMore Than InformedThe Rising Tide ConferenceMichael on TwitterMichael on LinkedinNatural Lifemanship---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

As a young therapist, Dr. David Mars went into couples therapy looking for help. Instead, he found that the models offered seemed to make matters worse by unnecessarily drawing out and evoking the vicious cycle of distress. He found that instead of offering help and support, most couples therapy sessions focused on what is wrong in a relationship instead of what is right.This set into motion four decades of dedicating himself to developing a couples treatment model that works in a kind, effective, pleasurable and time-efficient way.In This EpisodeDavid’s websiteTransformative Couples Therapy ---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Carl Waggett.There are some people who are able to articulate concepts and feelings in a kind of perfect, let’s-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter way for a particular group of people, and Carl is that person for the first responder tribe.Carl’s been a full-time firefighter for the past 14 years, and Acting Captain for 4 of them. After a fellow firefighter and close friend of Carl’s ended his own life, Carl removed himself from the front line trucks only to be diagnosed with PTSD a short time afterward.Carl says he’s learning that there are many sides to this very intelligent disorder, and would simply like to share his experiences in the hope that others understand that PTSD is more of a winnable battle than you think. Carl started his podcast, PTSD Bunker Gear For Your Brain, after his experiences with PTSD and to help other first responders.In This Episode:Carl’s websiteCarl on FacebookCarl on TwitterCarl’s podcast: PTSD Bunker Gear For Your Brain---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Michelle Cleary (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist who is trained in EMDR, holds a certificate in Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), assists at SE trainings throughout the year, is a former adjunct professor for SUNY Stony Brook, School of Social Welfare, and maintains a full time private practice that focuses on treating trauma and eating disorders. Why? Why so much learning and work?Well, because after decades of her own life saving, nurturing therapy, Michelle still struggled with strong eating disorder behaviors, regular bouts of depression, mood shifts, anxiety, and overwhelm. These challenging experiences were interspersed during a time when she was also succeeding, building healthy relationships, learning, and creating. Michelle was happier and healthier than ever but was STILL living with a lot of challenging experiences.Michelle is now dedicated to discovering, understanding, and teaching others the way our nervous system and brain-body development contributes to our moods, behaviors, relationships, mental health, and productivity.In This EpisodeMichelle’s website----What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Edward Tick, Ph.D.Edward Tick is an internationally recognized transformational healer, psychotherapist, writer and educator. Ed has worked internationally on the psychospiritual and cross-cultural healing of military and war trauma and on holistic and psycho-spiritual healing.Edward was the co-founder and Executive Director of Soldier’s Heart, which after 13 years, has just closed its door. He was the U.S. Army’s 2012 trainer in the holistic healing of PTSD, training over 2,500 chaplains and officers, and is the author of six books including the groundbreaking War and the Soul, as well as, Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War.In This EpisodeEd on episode #209Ed’s website: Soldier’s HeartWhat Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars, David WoodKilling from the Inside Out: Moral Injury and Just War, Robert Emmet MeagherOther books by Robert Emmet Meagher---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

K.J. Ramsey is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor and author whose work offers space to see every part of our souls and stories as sacred. She holds degrees from Covenant College and Denver Seminary and is the author of 'The Lord Is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Toward the Voice of Love' and 'This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers.'K.J. writes at the intersection of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to guide readers in recovering the rhythm of resilience through nervous system regulation and the wonder of communion with God. She and her husband, Ryan, along with their two exceptionally cuddly dogs, Merton and Resa, live near Denver, Colorado, where K.J. listens for the liturgy of life in wildflowers, sunsets, sorrow, and church.In This EpisodeK.J.’s websiteThe Book of Common Courage: Prayers and Poems to Find Strength in Small Moments, K.J. RamseyConnect with her across social media @kjramseywritesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Nancy Morgan.Nancy Morgan specializes both in working with adults with severe mental health challenges whose traumatic histories influence and inform their thoughts and behaviors, and in providing Trauma-Focused training and supervision to future therapists.Her primary work has been in Partial Hospitalization Program settings, Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, and Intensive Outpatient Programs, where she’s served as a clinician, manager, or most often as program clinical supervisor. Currently, Dr. Morgan works as the Director of Behavioral Health at LifeMoves, Northern California’s largest agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness where she has developed a Trauma-Focused Mindfulness-Based training curriculum whereby she provides didactics, supervises, and mentors graduate psychology students.In This EpisodeNancy’s email: [email protected]’s websiteMad In AmericaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Christine Li is a strong advocate for mental health, and her reasons are personal.Her experience as a young highschool student and seeing many around her struggling impacted her to such a degree that it changed the trajectory of her life.Now, Christine is the founder and CEO of Mentaya – a company that helps private practice therapists grow their revenue and private-pay client base by leveraging out of network benefits to bring client costs down closer to a copay. They instantly check clients’ benefits and automatically file out of network claims to help your clients get reimbursed.It’s a win-win with Mentaya: Collect the full fee you deserve while significantly lowering costs for your clients.In This EpisodeMentaya Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Charlie was born and raised in Staten Island, New York and as a young adult he moved to Old Bridge and later Millstone, New Jersey. His success in the financial services industry allowed him to rise through the ranks of First Union/Wachovia, ultimately leading him and his wife, Sandy, of 30 years, and their two daughters, Melissa and Kristen, to Charlotte. He assumed the role of the director of sales, marketing and product development for the Wachovia Insurance Group, a legacy Wells Fargo company; he left the company in 2003.His story of surviving two tragic accidents, including the major brain trauma of a car accident and an “electrocution” in which he burned over two thirds of his body, became the focus of the 2012 award winning docu-drama called Charlie’s Scars.The inspiration for the founding of Project 2 Heal came in part from Charlie’s recognition of the care he needed and received from his parents during, and after, his two trials from the accidents, but also from the recognition of how many friends offered to help his family during that time.In This EpisodeCharlie’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Bessel A. van der Kolk.Bessel A. van der Kolk M.D. is a clinician, researcher and teacher in the area of posttraumatic stress. His work integrates developmental, neurobiological, psychodynamic and interpersonal aspects of the impact of trauma and its treatment. Dr. van der Kolk and his various collaborators have published extensively on the impact of trauma on development, such as dissociative problems, borderline personality and self-mutilation, cognitive development, memory, and the psychobiology of trauma. He has published over 150 peer reviewed scientific articles on such diverse topics as neuroimaging, self-injury, memory, neurofeedback, Developmental Trauma, yoga, theater and EMDR. He is founder of the Trauma Center in Boston; past President of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Medical School. He regularly teaches at universities and hospitals around the world.His most recent 2014 New York Times Science best seller, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring—specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies.I remember I first encountered Dr. van der Kolk’s work in graduate school. I came across his article, The Body Keeps The Score, and thought to myself, "Oh my God, this is it. This makes perfect sense. This is what I want to do."I went on to read his other book, Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society, and was equally inspired by that.Now, of course, his most recent work, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma, has been informing and inspiring not just trauma workers, but individuals who’ve been impacted by trauma, as well.In This EpisodeBessel van der Kolk’s site The Body Keeps The Score siteThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk M.DThe Silk Roads: A New History of the World, Peter FrankopanThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

I’m excited to announce—MEDIA+MEDIA+ is the new division of our company through which we’re going to be helping mental health practitioners of all kinds promote their incredible work and brands, and share it with the people who want and need to hear it.I’ve been fortunate over the course of the past several years to create a sizable social presence. The Trauma Therapist Podcast receives hundreds of thousands of downloads per month and we have thousands of followers across our social media channels.I’d like to offer you the opportunity to utilize this platform to promote your work, whether it’s a book you have launching, or a course, or even your private practice.Here’s how we’ll promote your work and brand:Social Media PLUS Advertising: we’ll work closely with you to create an eye-catching graphic (consisting of an image, text and link to your service/offering, as well as to your episode on the podcast) and we we’ll post this out across our social channels.Video Clips: I’ll do a short (15-minute) interview with you in which you’ll share about you and your offer (your course, workshop, book, event, program etc.) and we’ll use this to create dynamic video clips that will go out across our social channels including Tik Tok and Youtube!Your Own Sponsor Spot: The sponsor spot is exactly what we offer our regular sponsors. This includes text created by you and then recorded by Guy that will then be played in the mid-roll spot across our catalogue of 700+ interviews!Who is this for?We’re looking to help promote anyone in the mental health field who’s passionate about what they’re doing and who want to reach more people. This means therapists and/or coaches of any kind.You do not have to be licensed to take advantage of this opportunity.*How does it work?Once you make your purchase, you’ll receive a receipt with information and I will then be in touch with you about next steps such as images you’d like to use for social posts, information about scheduling your interview, and the text/copy for your sponsor spot!I look forward to working with you!Click here to learn more about MEDIA+This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Adena Bank Lees."There is a God and I’m not it."-Twelve-step saying.Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, CP is an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer and consultant, providing a fresh and important look at addiction treatment, traumatic stress and recovery. She has provided more than 1000 workshops for professionals around the world on topics related to childhood abuse, PTSD, eating and substance use disorders, other addictions and related mental health issues. Her specialty is childhood sexual abuse, in particular, covert emotional incest.Adena’s lectures, workshops and presentations are lively, informative, engaging and current. Participants say they are moved by the integration of information that makes sense to them, sometimes for the very first time. Being introduced to covert emotional incest is often the most powerful and life changing piece participants claim to walk away with. In This EpisodeAdena’s websiteAdena’s trainingAdena’s Facebook pageAdena’s Go-To BooksWar and the Soul: Healing Our Nation's Veterans from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Edward TickSilently Seduced: When Parents Make Their Children Partners, Kenneth M. Adams PhDTrauma and the Therapist: Countertransference and Vicarious Traumatization in Psychotherapy with Incest Survivors, Laurie Anne Pearlman and Karen W. SaakvitneThe Mosaic Mind: Empowering the Tormented Selves of Child Abuse Survivors, Regina A. Goulding and Richard C. SchwartzThe Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Edy Nathan is a Certified Sex Therapist and thought leader specializing in grief, trauma, and sexuality. She works with businesses, universities, and long-term care homes to help people understand how these areas filter through their lives and affect everything from creativity to productivity. Working together, she offers creative ways to deal with grief, trauma, and sexuality.In her NEW book, It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss, Edy examines the emotional and devastating impact of loss and trauma. It identifies the intricacies of the dark and unfamiliar effects on the self. The book illuminates how the brain holds the complex circuitry of grief.In This EpisodeEdy's websiteEdy’s book: It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Sarah Peyton."Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential."-Winston ChurchillI’m going to let you in on a secret. The Trauma Therapist Podcast isn’t really about trauma. It’s actually a podcast about the human spirit. It’s about the incredible people who’ve experienced trauma and the people who work with those people. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Carr and there is no doubt that David’s story is one of inspiration. Devastation, yes. But resilience, motivation and inspiration, too.David has written an exposé titled, 'We Can Overcome: An American Trauma.' This is riveting, and at times hard to read, and yet also inspiring and empowering. (And I’m not getting paid to say that.)As a boy, David heard the stories of what his father endured as a boy: Fists appearing like unexpected rain, kicks in the side, and nails in his skin. But Carr’s father never set a hand on him. The cycle of abuse, however, was not broken: David suffered mental and physical abuse from the people that were supposed to protect him.As an adult, he realizes that his continuing mental anguish was self-inflicted. In challenging himself to see his life in a new way, David realized that the story of his childhood trauma did not consist of what happened to him, but rather way he responded to what happened. This realization set the stage for him to embark on a transformative journey—one that began as a terrified child—but has since included him as a mixed martial artist, as the vice chairman of The Joyful Child Foundation, and as an advocate for children’s rights nationwide, and he has built two successful international companies.He lives on a Southern California ranch style home with his wife of twenty years and three children. I loved speaking with David. His strength and courage is pretty palpable, and so too is his recognition and acceptance of his own vulnerability.In This EpisodeDavid’s ExposeDavid’s WebsiteDavid on FacebookContact DavidThe Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Ellen Bass,‎ Laura DavisBrain Lock, Twentieth Anniversary Edition: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive, Jeffrey M. SchwartzThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Colleen Ryan-Hensley is a 10-year Navy Veteran, an advocate for mental health and expert in mental toughness who created the online educational resource BingingSober. Colleen struggled with depression since she was a teenager and instead of expressing her feelings and getting help, she was taught to "rub some dirt on it and get back in the game." To cope with depression, she started drinking and going on long runs to escape the things that hurt.When she joined the Navy, she brought this mental and physical toughness with her. Sure, it was the perfect combo for being a great sailor, but not so great for relationships, health and overall wellbeing. It wasn't until well after her Navy days that she started focusing more on the feelings she kept bottled up and peeling away the decades of toughness she had built up around her.Today, Colleen shows others how to avoid making these costly decisions and live a balanced life where escape and reality can live in harmony.In This Episode:Collen’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Audrey Omenson is a licensed counselor based in Houston, TX. She has been working in the mental health field since 2009 and is passionate about using Somatic Experiencing and other tools to support clients in reclaiming their body, identity and agency post-trauma, focusing particularly in the areas of religious trauma and purity culture.In addition to this being a professional specialty of hers, it is deeply related to her personal experience and healing journey. After leaving the conservative religious spaces of her early life, she has found somatic experiencing and other healing supports to be crucial in the reclamation of her own body, agency, sexuality and queernessIn This EpisodeAudrey’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Sarah Peyton.Teri Barney is an occupational therapist, OTR/L who finds fulfillment in helping children, teens and adults achieve good physical and mental health through meaningful functional activities, sensory integration and psychosocial interventions.As an occupational therapist and adoptive parent of two boys from Eastern Europe, Teri has a special interest in addressing attachment and complex trauma through activity and relationship based interventions that promote competence, self-regulation, and confidence.She recently completed an intensive 80 hour post graduate program at ATTACh, an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties.Teri has over 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist in a variety of adult and pediatric settings. She currently works in a therapeutic day school setting. Teri also is in the process of starting a private pediatric occupational therapy practice with a sub specialty in trauma and attachment. She is passionate about the role of occupational therapy in trauma informed care. In This EpisodeTerry’s email: [email protected] on Facebook: Emotions in Motion, LLCTrauma Informed Occupational TherapistsHelp for Billy: A Beyond Consequences Approach to Helping Challenging Children in the Classroom, Heather T. ForbesInteroception: The Eighth Sensory System, Kelly J. Mahler (Author), PhD A.D. "Bud" CraigStoryworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling, Matthew DicksThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Mentality magazine is the first college publication, run by students, nationwide that focuses solely on mental health.Vaishnavi is a junior from Livonia, Michigan studying biology hoping to one day pursue the study of psychology. She enjoys Mentality because it provides her an outlet to express those wayward thoughts that bounce around in her mind from time to time. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring nature. She also loves the quiet moments between her and a good book. She is excited to be a part of Mentality this year, and hopes to create a safe space for people to be themselves.In This EpisodeMentality MagazineRead about Mentality Magazine---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D., M.S., joins me on the podcast today to talk about her new book, The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity.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.In This EpisodeTamara's websiteThe Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Sarah Peyton."A human being is a part of a whole"-Albert EinsteinElisha Goldstein, Ph.D. is co-founder of The Center for Mindful Living in West Los Angeles and creator of the 6-month mentorship program A Course in Mindful Living. He is a psychologist, speaker and author who has published numerous articles, chapters, and blogs, including: -Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion,-The Now Effect: How This Moment Can Change the Rest of Your Life, -Co-author of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn), and -MBSR Every Day.He synthesizes the pearls of traditional psychotherapy with a progressive integration of mindfulness to achieve mental and emotional healing. He has his private practice in West Los Angeles, California. In This EpisodeThe Center for Mindful LivingElisha’s website Elisha on FacebookElisha on TwitterJohn O’donaghue, Anam cara, a book of celtic wisdomThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Patricia A. Resick, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical School. Dr. Resick began developing and testing cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in 1988 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where she founded the Center for Trauma Recovery and was an Endowed Professor.CPT is considered a first-line therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in the United States and several other countries; the CPT treatment manual has been translated into 12 languages. Dr. Resick has served as president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). She is a recipient of Lifetime Achievement awards from ISTSS, ABCT, and Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, among other honors.Dr. Resick is the author of the new book, Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery (April 14, 2023).In This EpisodeMary Beth’s websiteThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Cornelia studied at the School for Initiatic Therapy in the Black Forest, Germany and holds degrees in fine arts and arts education along with extensive postgraduate training in Jungian and Gestalt Therapy, Bioenergetics and at the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute (SETI).She is best known for her cutting edge work with Guided Drawing and Clay Field Therapy, and holds regular workshops around the world and at Claerwen Retreat in Apollo Bay, Australia - an internationally respected arts therapy education facility.Cornelia is the author of numerous books, and runs accredited online courses for art therapists, educators and mental health professionals looking to understand a body focused art therapy approach to trauma therapy.In This EpisodeCornelia's websiteCornelia on episode 594 of the podcastClay Field Therapy with Kids workshop---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Mark Wolynn.Mark Wolynn is the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco and is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. A sought-after lecturer, he has taught at the University of Pittsburgh, the Western Psychiatric Institute, Kripalu, The Omega Institute, The New York Open Center, and The California Institute of Integral Studies. Mark specializes in working with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, fears, panic disorders, self-injury, chronic pain and persistent symptoms and conditions.Mark’s book It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle has just been published by Viking/Penguin. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Elephant Journal and Psych Central, and his poetry has been published in The New Yorker.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

From trauma to triumph, Valerie Huard has seen it all. She is a published author, speaker and expert who works with people all over the world on the topic of decluttering, and decluttering more than one's environment. In This EpisodeValerie’s websiteValerie’s programs---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Paula Scatolini (SHE/HERS) is a writer, educator, and thought-leader in somatics, movement, and embodied consciousness. As a mentor, guide, and facilitator of experiential and transformative processes. Paula brings over 30 years of training in human behavior that she interweaves with her experience in the nervous system, the therapeutic use of sound, movement, and bioenergetic principles to support individuals in aligning the psyche, soma, and heart.Paula has worked in the field of embodiment since 1997. Paula co-founded and is an online faculty member of The Embodied Recovery Institute and has provided leadership at institutions such as Duke University. Her somatically oriented lens is featured in the book, Trauma-Informed Approaches To Eating Disorders.Paula’s creative offerings bring together her intuitive wisdom and a grounded perspective on the art and science of conscious embodiment.Paula has an LCSW. She currently offers individual services and workshops through her Healing Arts Practice in Durham NC. She is the lead author of the Safe and Sound Protocol-SE Guidelines. Her workshops are designed for professionals who are engaged in somatic or body-based methods, parts work, or psychedelic methods who are seeking their own expanded healing and embodiment through sound, movement, and vibration.In This EpisodeEmbodied RecoveryPaula’s workshopsKathy L. KainUnyte-ILS---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

COURTNEY ARMSTRONG, MEd. LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery. With a career spanning more than two decades, she is the founder of the Institute for Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and developed her Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy (TM) approach after studying with numerous trauma experts and helping thousands of clients overcome trauma and grief.Courtney is the author of, most recently, Rethinking Trauma Treatment: Attachment, Memory Reconsolidation, and Resilience, as well as, The Therapeutic “Aha!" (2015) and Transforming Traumatic Grief (2011).In her 20 years of practice she has helped thousands of clients recover from trauma, and experience deep personal transformation.Courtney also offers training to mental health professionals, showing them how to use creativity, care, and humor to elicit transformation for their clients and make trauma recovery less painful. She is a regular contributor to magazines like the Psychotherapy Networker and The Neuropsychotherapist and has appeared on CBS Radio News, NPR affiliates, and networks in Europe, Asia and Australia.Courtney also was my guest on episode 107 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. In This EpisodeCourtney's website Rethinking Trauma Treatment: Attachment, Memory Reconsolidation, and Resilience, Courtney ArmstrongCourtney’s Trainings & EventThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Brock is founder of Trauma Treatment International & a consultant Clinical Psychologist. He has over 15 years experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of trauma survivors.and has assisted in the development and implementation of comprehensive services for trauma survivors internationally. In addition he is also an advisory to several NGOs on self-care and prevention of burnout strategies for staff who work with traumatized populations.Brock has provided expert witness in several high profile human rights violation cases in the UK and International courts. He is an approved expert for the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative hosted by the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office and an elected board member of the U.K. Psychological Trauma Society. In This EpisodeTrauma Treatment International---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

For more than 20 years, Paula worked as a Brazilian journalist, but that all changed after the suicide of her father in 2005. After experiencing this trauma, she decided to dedicate time to preventing suicide. Since then, She’s trained in Psychoanalysis and just finished her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health. For 12 years now, she’s been helping families deal with this kind of loss and those who are at risk for self-inflicted death.She has completely transformed her trajectory after losing her dad and she would love to inspire others to reframe their loss and find other ways to deal with their pain.Paula’s book is titled: Understanding Suicide: Living with loss. Paths to prevention.In This EpisodePaula’s websitePaula’s BookPaula’s Facebook---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Irene Lyon."Pray, read, re-read, work, and you shall find."Irene Lyon, MSC., is a nervous system specialist who helps people release their deepest traumas from their nervous systems, allowing them to finally heal from chronic mental, physical, and emotional conditions they’ve tried everything to fix.Irene has intensively studied and practices the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice).Irene has a master’s degree in research in the fields of biomedical and health science and regularly appears on podcasts and online summits teaching all things nervous system health, healing trauma and neuroplasticity.In This EpisodeIrene’s WebsiteIrene’s ProgramsIrene’s WorkshopsIrene on Facebook: Healthy Nervous System RevolutionThe Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity, Norman DoidgeWhen the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection, Gabor MateScared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease, Robin Karr-Morse, and Meredith S. Wiley---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Nina L. Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Drama Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.Nina is passionate about creatively supporting people to redefine their relationship to trauma, emotional drama, and intersectional identity. While specializing in trauma, Nina has a unique interest in empowering people with mixed identities and diverse narratives to heal from traumatic invalidation. As a private practice owner, empowerment consultant, and host of the podcast “Triggered: Can we play with that?”: Nina is proud to empower people from all walks of life to own their truth - without oppressing themselves and without oppressing others.In This EpisodeNina’s websiteNina’s podcast: Triggered. Can We Play With That?---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Jan began her career as a social worker and psychotherapist 40 years ago. She began listening with non-pathologizing ears and heard shocking stories of sexual torture, and responses that confused her.As she continued to listen she learned that somehow these self-harming behaviors were “helping” individuals to escape intolerable emotional states. They were shifting their mood from flooding anxiety to numbing deadness, or vice versa. Because these behaviors were so helpful they were compulsively repeated and often became addictions.Jan’s book Treating Trauma and Addiction with The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Bottom Up Approach is the result of rethinking the Felt Sense Experience Model that she wrote about in her book, Emerging Practice in Focusing- Oriented Psychotherapy, 2014. Jan’s integrated the Polyvagal lens Theory to create a more sophisticated way of understanding emotional regulation, where addictive behavior is an embodied response to emotional dysregulation.In This EpisodeJan’s websiteJan’s coursesJan’s upcoming Polyvagal courseThe Primacy of Human Presence, by Eugene Gendlin. A PDF download.The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass and Laura Davis---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Lisa Mitchell."When we stay closely and non-judgmentally with someone exploring pain we find beauty in the midst of the ruins."-Saki Santorelli, Heal ThyselfLisa Mitchell LMFT, ATR, LPC is the author of Creativity as Co-Therapist: The Practitioner’s Guide to the Art of Psychotherapy (Routledge 2016). An art therapist, she has specialized in helping teens and adults use art and creative expression to overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma for 20+ years.Lisa’s online and in-person workshops are popular for the in-depth, hands-on creative experiences she facilitates to help therapists find unique ways of approaching the therapeutic process as a creative one. Lisa is also the organizer and host of Create Fest, an annual online creativity festival that provides inspiration and education for therapists to "Get out the box and into their right mind."Lisa partners with her own creativity through writing, knitting, and painting. Her blog features reflections on all creative endeavors (including therapy) at www.innercanvas.com.In This EpisodeLisa’s websiteLisa’s trainingCreateFestLisa’s Go-To BooksCreativity as Co-Therapist: The Practitioner’s Guide to the Art of PsychotherapyHeal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine, Saki SantorelliIrv YalomStudio Art Therapy: Cultivating the Artist Identity in the Art Therapist, Catherine Moon---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dean Yates led the Reuters teams that covered the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia’s Aceh province. He was Reuters deputy bureau chief for Israel and Palestine in 2006 – during the Lebanon War – and bureau chief in Iraq – responsible for 100 people – from 2007-2008. It was during this time that a U.S. Apache gunship killed two Reuters journalists in Baghdad on July 12, 2007. Julian Assange published footage of that attack in 2010, shocking millions.Dean's new book, Line in The Sand, is a "raw, gritty account of my seven-year odyssey to find the best ways to treat my PTSD and moral injury and reconnect with my family. I take you inside the Ward 17 psych unit in Melbourne, where I spent 77 days and nights over a two-year period with scores of veterans and first responders. I show how moral injury fits into the broader narrative of PTSD.""My book contains messages for anyone living with trauma and mental illness and their loved ones. I believe my story is a powerful testament to having a strong support network. It might be tough to read. It’s also uplifting. I hope it will inspire and bring about change. What worked for me was approaching my trauma with curiosity. Total honesty with my partner Mary. Never giving up. Understanding the nature of my identity wound, my anger, and seeking meaning from life. I show how employers are brutalizing and abandoning a cohort of workers — veterans, first responders and journalists."In This EpisodeDean’s websiteDean's book: Line in The SandDean’s podcast: Mindarmor.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Sara Miley is an experienced crisis advocate and an IFS-informed, advanced certified trauma recovery coach with her own all-virtual, private practice called Full Circle Wellspring LLC.Through her own learned and lived experiences, she is passionate about helping people find the roots of their suffering. By making sense of their trauma, they can make meaning out of their healing. Her focus is on survivors of: developmental/childhood trauma, attachment wounds, emotional abuse and neglect, ‘well sibling’ syndrome, narcissistic & familial abuse, cPTSD, as well as survivors who struggle with the emotional and relational aftereffects of dysfunctional formative years. She is continuing her education in IFS, somatic embodiment, group coaching, and maternal/fetal trauma.She is the host of Trauma Survivorhood podcast - which has a mission to diminish stigmas, inspire with stories of hope and thriving, and resource all types of trauma survivors. She resides outside of Boston and is the proud solo mom to her grown son.In This EpisodeSara’s websiteSara’s Podcast---A giant thank-you to bilateralstimulation.io for sponsoring this podcast.Over 10,000 EMDR therapists use their free and simple BLS tool to provide visual, auditory, and tactile bilateral stimulation to their clients, both online and in office.As a Trauma Therapist podcast listener and supporter you are eligible for an extended 60-day free trial of their Professional BLS software and an exclusive $10 discount on their remote tactile buzzers.Start your discounted trial today at: https://bit.ly/3NjB4Cq---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.For twelve years Dr. Maté worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hard-core drug addiction, mental illness and HIV, including at Vancouver’s Supervised Injection Site.With over 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience and extensive knowledge of the latest findings of leading-edge research, Dr. Maté is a sought-after speaker and teacher, regularly addressing health professionals, educators, and lay audiences throughout North America. As an author, Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books including:The award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with AddictionWhen the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden StressScattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorderand co-authored Hold on to Your Kids.His works have been published internationally in twenty languages. Dr. Maté is the co-founder of Compassion for Addiction, a new non-profit that focuses on addiction. He is also an advisor of Drugs over Dinner.---A giant thank-you to bilateralstimulation.io for sponsoring this podcast.Over 10,000 EMDR therapists use their free and simple BLS tool to provide visual, auditory, and tactile bilateral stimulation to their clients, both online and in office.As a Trauma Therapist podcast listener and supporter you are eligible for an extended 60-day free trial of their Professional BLS software and an exclusive $10 discount on their remote tactile buzzers.Start your discounted trial today at: https://bit.ly/3NjB4Cq---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Alyson Stover is an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Pittsburgh. She earned her juris doctorate in law with a post-graduate certificate in health law from the U of P. Her day-to-day client practices focus on using occupation, self-advocacy, and role-defining to create a path to healing for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual trauma, and PTSD.A survivor of trauma herself, her focus areas of practice expertise include trauma-informed occupational therapy and holistic approaches to substance use disorder, and she is a AOTA Board Certified in Pediatrics. She has committed long-standing and far-reaching efforts to increase awareness of and access to occupational therapy services at local, state, and federal levels.She is the current board president of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She loves to share the benefits of the unique lens of occupational therapy.In This EpisodeAlyson at University Of PittsburghAlyson’s email: [email protected] Kids---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a Board-Certified Preventive Medicine physician with a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. She is an author, speaker and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC and Family Challenge Camps, and host of Bio-Optimize Summit.After a few years in a general surgery residency in Portland, OR, she decided to forge her career path as a Trauma, Attachment and Addiction Medicine Physician. She believes the healing journey can be accelerated through evidence-based tools and approaches to rewire the nervous system and the effects of chronic stress and trauma on the mind and body. Having both parented children with effects from attachment and trauma issues and then had her own health challenges with chronic stress and trauma, she is intensely invested in finding what actually works practically, and how to restore the body to its highest potential for health by optimizing its biology.She is the Founder and Director for Family Challenge Camps, a non-profit organization founded in 2011 providing an experiential transformative intensive for families with children with trauma and attachment issues. She has now founded Trauma Healing Accelerated to bring information and personal empowerment through online courses. She hosts summits on how to optimize the biology in those who want the next level to their health and performance. She has an active medical practice in California in Addiction Medicine and Concierge Functional Medicine.In This EpisodeDr. Aimie’s WebsiteDr. Aimie on YouTube---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Mica Gonzalez."To be a child is to endure a prolonged situation in which the human mind is more complex than the self can ordinarily bear. Our minds in themselves produce contents that will be overwhelming. To be successfully normal then, we rather have to dumb ourselves down."-Christopher BollusAt the time I’m writing this I’ve completed 278 interviews on The Trauma Therapist Podcast. However, I can’t name one guest who specializes in working with early childhood and trauma.Meet Dr. Mica Gonzalez.Mica is a clinical psychologist specializing in early childhood in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work involves helping young children and their families recover from trauma and loss primarily through the medium of the child-parent relationship.Mica received his doctoral degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and trained in a variety of settings, including a middle school, an adult day treatment facility, and a home-visiting early intervention program. Mica is trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed approach to early intervention, and has an endorsement as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist from the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health. He has also presented on temperament, assessment, and social-emotional development in the early years as well as provided consultation to trainees learning to work with young children.Currently, Mica is dedicated to three endeavors: working with young children and latino immigrant families at the Early Childhood Mental Health Program; seeing children, teens, adults, and couples in his private practice in Oakland, California, and providing online early parenting education through his blog and website, The Good Enough Parents.In This EpisodeMica’s Website: The Good Enough ParentsGet Mica’s Free Course Parenting Tough ToddlersContact Mica: [email protected]@gmail.comMica’s Book Recommendations:Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children: Repairing the Effects of Stress and Trauma on Early Attachment, by Alicia F. Lieberman,‎ Patricia Van HornLosing a Parent to Death in the Early Years: Guidelines for the Treatment of Traumatic Bereavement in Infancy and Early Childhood, by Alicia F. Lieberman,‎ Nance C. Compton,‎ Patricia Van Horn,‎ Chandra Ghosh Ippen---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Yanick Steinbeck was a client of EMDR and experienced the profound impact of bilateralstimulaiton first-hand.He created bilateralstimulation.io at the beginning of COVID to enable his former therapist to practice EMDR online. Then something unexpected happened: the tool went viral in the EMDR community! One week after launch the site briefly went offline because there was so much traffic!What happened next astonished him even more: He received heartwarming emails from therapists and clients all around the world--people in the US, India, Chile, Uganda… His humble BLS tool was spreading all across the globe!In This EpisodeBilateralstimulation.ioYanick@bilateralstimulation.io---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

A Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, Neil was deployed once to Iraq, and twice to Afghanistan. After, as an MBA/MIA masters student at Columbia University, he suffered from depression and PTSD. This led him to alternative wellbeing practices and marked the start of a profound healing journey with mindfulness and psychedelics. As co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, He is passionate about sharing the science-backed benefits of psychedelics in conjunction with the contemplative practices that support holistic wellbeing. At BR, he’s dedicated to building a business that operates with the utmost integrity, both internally and across the many communities it will touch.In This EpisodeNeil’s website: Beckley Retreats---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Kate Hudgins.Kate is an inspirational leader and a stellar trainer known worldwide for her innovative model of safe and effective trauma treatment.Recognized as an international expert and author on trauma, Kate brings rigorous clinical training in psychology, psychodrama, and experiential psychotherapy as well as cross-cultural and indigenous learning and her own life experience.Along with Francesca Toscani, M.Ed., TEP, Dr. Kate has developed, refined, and taught the Therapeutic Spiral Model, the healing method for survivors of trauma, in 35 countries and counting. She has been an experiential psychotherapist and trainer for more than 40 years, bringing spontaneity, creativity, and healing to people who have experienced trauma in many settings.In This EpisodeKate’s websiteAbout the Therapeutic Spiral ModelKate on FacebookHealing World Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Model, Kate Hudgins, PhDThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma. Alisa started Healing Honestly™ in 2016 as a way to share her experiences as a millennial woman trying to live her career-building, tequila-drinking, sex-having, Netflix-and-chilling life while contending with her experiences as a survivor of child sexual abuse. HealingHonestly.com now has a readership of 500,000 people who stick around for her transparency, humor (healing from child sex abuse is funnier than you’d think), and ability to talk about really heavy and hard topics around sexual trauma, mental health and healing in a way that feels accessible.Today we’re talking about Alisa’s new book, Healing Honestly. The Messy and Magnificent Path to Overcoming Self-Blame and Self-Shame.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Joshua is a combat veteran who specializes in helping those who are caught in a life of chronic pain (emotional or physical) heal through healing the spirit and following Taoist principles of inviting flow where there are blocks in our energy. Joshua has spent over 10 years in the medical field from combat medic in the Army to pediatric medical research and data analysis at the University of Utah.In This EpisodeJoshua’s websiteFacebook---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Mooli Lahad.When you combine a passion for helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma, and the knowledge that comes from working with those who live in a land constantly under threat, you’re speaking about my guest today, Professor Mooli Lahad.Dr. Lahad is a senior medical psychologist and has been working with individuals, civilians as well as soldiers, and veterans suffering from PTSD since 1975.He is the founder and president of the Community Stress Prevention Center in Kiryat Shmona Israel, the oldest center in the world that deals with community as an ecological entity for recovery and healing pre- and post critical incidents.Dr. Lahad is the author & co-author of 35 books on resiliency and coping from early childhood to old age and has developed the integrative model of coping and resiliency. His most recent work is, The Lonely Ape That Told Himself Stories: The Necessity of Stories for Human Survival (Psychology Research Progress).In This EpisodeThe Community Stress Prevention CenterMooli's Wikipedia PageThe Lonely Ape That Told Himself Stories: The Necessity of Stories for Human Survival, Mooli Lahad, PhDPrinciples and Techniques of Trauma-centered Psychotherapy, David Read Johnson, PhD., Hadar Lubin, M.D.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Laurence Heller, PhD, holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He was in private practice for 40 years. He developed the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM©).His book Healing Developmental Trauma has been published in 14 languages and his model is taught throughout the world. He is the Founder/Director of the NARM Training Institute and teaches regularly in the US and Europe.His new book, written with Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC called The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma, presents the clinical model for NARM.In This EpisodeLaurence’s websiteHealing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image and the Capacity for RelationshipThe Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Mark M. McNear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and maintains a private practice in New Jersey. With over thirty years of experience in clinical practice, Dr. McNear now focuses on helping those who have had trauma, abuse, and addictions in their lives, sharing the hope of healing that he has realized in his own life.He graduated from Northeastern Bible College, New York University, and Oxford Graduate School. In addition to his private practice, Dr. McNear has been a speaker to general audiences nationwide. He has also been a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio broadcasts and podcasts. He has written for magazines and co-hosted panelists in videos dealing with Christianity and mental health. His new book, Finding My Words, A Ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma, is available on Amazon.In This EpisodeMark's websiteMark’s book: Finding My Words, A ruthless Commitment To Healing Gently After Trauma---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Mark Epstein.Mark Epstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy, including Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self and The Trauma of Everyday Life and his latest work, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself (Penguin Press). He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University.In This EpisodeMark's websiteContact MarkMark’s books:Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling ApartGoing on BeingOpen to DesirePsychotherapy without the SelfThe Trauma of Everyday LifeAdvice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over YourselfTrauma and Human Existence (Psychoanalytic Inquiry Book Series), Robert D. StolorowD. W. WinnicottThe Challenge of Being Human, Michael Eigen---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Monique Hoving-Smeets is a trauma therapist (MAMFT), of Dutch origin, based on Vancouver Island, whose private practice is called RelationshipWorx.Professionally over the last 3-4 years she has been developing an integrative trauma treatment, The Trauma Regulation Integration Process, or TRIP, that has now fully actualized and is now offering training in this modality. Monique’s private practice focuses on trauma therapy to the general public as well as therapists, and she also offers training to therapists in this approach.In This EpisodeMonique's websiteMonique on FBMonique’s email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Dr. Leslie Ellis is a leading expert in the use of somatic approaches in psychotherapy, in particular for working with dreams, nightmares and the effects of trauma. She is the author of A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy (Routledge, 2019) and offers many training opportunities in embodied, experiential dreamwork based on her book.She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a specialization in somatic approaches. Her dissertation on using focusing-oriented therapy to treat PTSD for refugees with recurrent nightmares won the Ernest Hartmann award from the International Association for the Study of Dreams.In This EpisodeLeslie’s websiteA Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy. Implementing Simple and Effective DreamworkLeslie on episode 446 of the podcastInternational Association For The Study of Dreams---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Abi Blakeslee.Abi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, Ph.D., integrates Somatic Experiencing with clinical research, the psychobiological principles of attachment, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic bodywork in her practice and teaching. She has conducted original research on the role of implicit memory in Somatic Experiencing with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel.Dr. Blakeslee holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Depth Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology. She is interested in the intersection between neuroscience, current trauma research, and the psychobiological principles of Somatic Experiencing.She works with individuals, couples, children, and families and treats a broad base of issues.In This EpisodeAbi’s websitePeter LevineBe Here Now, Ram DassStephen PorgesHow Do You Feel?: An Interoceptive Moment with Your Neurobiological Self, A. D. (Bud) CraigSomatic Experiencing InstituteFind an SE practitioner---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

David Archer is an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant and course provider. He maintains a full time private practice and he is often recruited to provide consulting services to other therapists and organizations throughout North America. He is a Master of Social Work graduate from McGill University, where he also subsequently graduated from their Couple and Family Therapy program. He is also a registered Marriage and Family Therapist.His expertise has been influenced by the principles of mindfulness, intersectional feminism, and critical race theory. He is one of the few mental health professionals in Canada who can provide EMDR, Brainspotting, EFT, and other mind-body strategies utilizing memory reconsolidation and working memory taxation methods.Additional areas of clinical interest include working with individuals who have suffered from PTSD, racial trauma, minority stress, addictions, relational conflict, and eating disorders.In This EpisodeDavid’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Lisa Ferentz.Lisa is a recognized expert in the strengths-based, depathologized treatment of trauma and has been in private practice for 34 years. She presents workshops and keynote addresses nationally and internationally, and is a clinical consultant to practitioners and mental health agencies in the United States, Canada, and UK and Ireland.LISA has been an Adjunct Faculty member at University of Maryland School of Social Work, University of Baltimore at Maryland, University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine, and is the Founder of The Ferentz Institute, formerly known as The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy Training and Education, now in its twelfth year of providing continuing education to mental health professionals and graduating over 1,400 clinicians from her two Certificate Programs in Advanced Trauma Treatment.In 2009, she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work. Lisa is the author of Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors: A Clinician’s Guide, now in its second edition, Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing, and Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons from the Therapist’s Couch. In This EpisodeLisa's website

Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), speaker, and author of the groundbreaking book Try Softer and its companion, The Try Softer Guided Journey. Aundi is the owner of Kolber Counseling, LLC, established in 2009. In addition to her MA in community counseling, she has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies, including the highly researched and regarded eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.As a survivor of trauma and a lifelong learner, Aundi brings hard-won knowledge around the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain.In This EpisodeAundi’s websiteStrong like Water. Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things—and Experience True Flourishing.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

I first met Indira when she enrolled in a podcast workshop I was hosting. I was struck by her passion for helping others as well as her passion for life. When I meet people like her I invite them on the podcast. I was ecstatic when I heard that she had her podcast up and running. And now I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you. Indira is a daughter, sister, wife, mamá, friend, tica, and human... but you may call her Indi. She lives in sunny Florida and grew up in NW Georgia in the United States. Her homeland is Costa Rica. Becoming a wife and mother transformed my mind, body, heart, and soul. "Through these transitions I have discovered that connection is key. Within myself, with others, and the world. That's what I need, and what I do."​So, what started as a personal blog in 2022 has expanded to a conversation platform. It is SoulMatter: a podcast about humaneness, for the relational being, the curious being, and the loving being. "I have the honor and privilege of having conversations with other humans and it has been a dream come true. I hope you that will tune in."In This EpisodeIndi’s podcast: Soul MatterIndi’s group: SoulNarrativeIndi on InstagramIndi’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Today I'm republishing an episode with the incredible Jennifer Kindera. As I say during our interview, "This is why I do this podcast." It's because I get to interview people like her. Jennifer says, "As a complex trauma survivor who has been traveling the path of recovery for over 30 years, I was diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety at the age of twenty due to abuse in childhood. I deeply understands the pain of living with traumas that aren't integrated, and how codependency (toxic love,) shame, addiction and narcissistic abuse can play a huge role in keeping us small in our own story."The Certified Trauma Specialist Course- As an Accredited Instructor for the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching, Jennifer Kindera is excited to offer the Certified Trauma Specialist course, to enable you to add foundational knowledge of certified trauma-informed care to your already existing profession. Since 2018, Jennifer has been mentoring, teaching, and guiding budding trauma recovery coaches to bring trauma-responsive care out into the world. Jennifer's CTS course offers an inclusive space that includes the course description, combining the additional lenses of shame, codependency, and addiction, taught within the framework of attachment trauma, nervous system capacity, somatics, emotional health, and brain science.Learn more about Jennifer and her courses here: https://www.jenniferkindera.com/

Esther Goldstein is a licensed clinical social worker in the Five Towns and surrounding areas. As a Trauma Specialist, Trauma Educator and Founder of Integrative Psychotherapy her goal is to make sure that her clients are set up with just the right customized therapeutic experience to help them along their healing journey.Esther comes to this field, first, as a fellow human who appreciates human struggles, unknowns and challenges and her approach to therapy is highly collaborative and interactive.“It’s about you, your life, your goals and how I can be a strong, skillful support to help you navigate whatever you are facing.”In This EpisodeEsther’s websiteEsther’s first appearance on the podcast (episode 348).

This is a special episode to honor the late Cissy White. Cissy was a bright light in our world and in the field of healing. She inspired me with her words, her energy, and her strength.Cissy was a trauma-mama writer and joy-stalking survivor. She believed it was possible - but difficult - to live, love, and parent well while post-traumatically stressed. Her goal, as she explained it, was to make talk about trauma and healing less clinical and more conversational, less abstract and more accessible.I, along with a hell of a lot of others, will miss you, Cissy. ---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Donna Lyon, PhD, is one of the amazing people! She's the founder and CEO of Left Write Hook – an evidence based boxing and creative writing program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and trauma.She is the editor of the book Left/Write//Hook: Survivor Stories from a Creative Arts Boxing and Writing Project and producer of a documentary film that is in post production about the program. In This EpisodeDonna’s websiteLeft, Write, Hook bookDonna’s documentary---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Jonathan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, the leading telehealth platform expanding access to Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. A serial entrepreneur, Jonathan built his career in finance, spending over two decades working for hedge funds and building businesses in Switzerland and NYC. After receiving a difficult diagnosis of PTSD and extreme burnout, Jonathan left the world of finance to focus on his mental health, during which he personally experienced the transformative benefits of plant medicine and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Jonathan’s personal healing journey inspired him to begin formal clinical psychology training at The New School with the vision of expanding access to transformative psychedelic-assisted therapies to the millions of Americans living with depression and anxiety. Ultimately, Jonathan’s personal and professional journey motivated him to found Journey Clinical in 2020, the #1 platform in the US that enables licensed mental health professionals to deliver KAP at scale.In This EpisodeJonathan’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Sarah Peyton is Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationship and the brain.Sarah works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.Her special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book,“Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing,” is coming out from Norton Publishing. In This EpisodeSarah’s WebsiteSarah’s events & trainingsMarshal RosenbergSarah’s book: Your Resonant SelfJaak Panksepp PhDStephen PorgesBeatrice Beebe---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

John Henry is a former peacetime Marine whose father was a Marine, Korean War Veteran, and Air Force reconnaissance photographer in Vietnam.John authored and published the book Transitioning Veterans: How We Get In Our Own Way... And What To Do About It! The book is based on his personal experiences with transitioning, “at risk” Veterans, their Families and his son Danny, a Purple Heart Recipient and Combat Veteran of two deployments to Afghanistan with the Army 10th Mountain Division. He was killed in an excessive speed-related motorcycle accident after completing his military service.In his most recent book titled Be the Dawn in the Darkness, John builds a case for how trauma informs and provisions us to live a better life. This is a story of personal transformation that unfolds from childhood, through his teenage years, the military and throughout his adult life. Ultimately, it is about finding joy and fulfillment in the realization that we deserve to live a fulfilling life, and that we each deserve to be happy.In This EpisodeJohn’s websiteJohn’s books---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.

Jessica serves as Senior Program Manager within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She is a native of Detroit, Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Ferris State University and Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School. Her expertise lies in Black Church studies, a religious movement born out of persistent “othering” within white spaces.Jessica’s work endeavors to create the mental and environmental conditions for people to be fully seen, loudly heard, and thrive personally and professionally. In her teaching role over the past decade, she has both challenged and empowered faith leaders and religious communities alike through the de-colonization of sacred text and praxis, and by centering marginalized voices in shaping theological understanding.In her current role, Jessica provides expert and strategic diversity and inclusion direction, coaching, and counsel to departments across the VUMC organization and greater community. Through collaborative efforts, she creates, builds, implements, and assesses DEI initiatives and programs in service of cultivating inclusive and equitable work environments and experiences specific to our outstanding VUMC staff members. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys hosting family and friends, thought-provoking conversations, traveling, and creating memories with her loving husband and adventurous son.In This EpisodeJessica’s websiteJessica's email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Sarah Peyton."Resonance not reassurance." -Sarah PeytonSarah Peyton is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationships and the brain. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.Her special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book,“Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing,” is coming out now from Norton Publishing.In This Episode:Sarah’s WebsiteSarah’s events & trainingsMarshal RosenbergSarah’s book: Your Resonant SelfThe Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships, by Bonnie Badenoch---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

Mary Beth O’Connor has been sober since 1994. She has also been in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, she was appointed a federal administrative law judge, a position she held until 2020.Mary Beth is a director, secretary, and founding investor for She Recovers Foundation and a director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks about multiple paths to recovery, to groups such as Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth’s op-ed, “I Beat Addiction Without God,” where she described combining ideas from several secular programs to create a robust recovery foundation, appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Her new book, "From Junkie to Judge, One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction" will be released January 24th.In This EpisodeMary Beth’s websiteFrom Junkie to Judge, One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, Mary Beth O’Connor.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

Rebecca Kase founded ​​her training and consultation practice in 2017.A longtime practitioner of EMDR Therapy and a professional educator, Rebecca recognized there was room to improve on training and continuing education for therapists. Through her business, she set out to create thorough and thoughtfully designed educational experiences and a welcoming, inclusive community for EMDR learners and trainers.In This EpisodeRebecca’s websiteEMDR TrainingPolyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Lisanne and Jane of Gould Farm."Gould Farm is a unique and pioneering refuge for people with mental disorders…a place where respect and relationship, work and friends, are central to the healing process. We need many more such places in the world.” — Dr. Oliver SacksFounded in 1913, Gould Farm is the first residential community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health challenges move toward recovery, health, and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical support. Within this safe, family-like community made up of guests, staff, families and volunteers, all members are accepted, respected and celebrated as individuals."We work with adults who are living with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia. Gould Farm provides a safe environment in which everyone feels accepted and trusted while also being held to high expectations as a productive, working member of the community. Guests are empowered to share their many talents with the community and are also given the opportunity to learn and practice new skills in a supported environment.Guests work with the clinical team to optimize their medications, build compensatory strategies to manage the symptoms of their illness, and create resiliency in work and social contexts. Through a stepped progression, symptoms improve, real-life skills are learned, and a sense of worth and hope is recovered that allows the individual to build the strength and confidence to move towards greater independence and recovery."Gould Farm offers a continuum of services including supported transition out of residential treatment and an extended community in both the Berkshires and the Boston area. Lisanne Finston, Executive DirectorLisanne came to Gould Farm after 20 years serving as Executive Director of an innovative anti-hunger organization serving people with mental health and addiction challenges in N.J. She received her MSW from Rutgers University and her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.Lisanne values the pioneering model practiced at Gould Farm that blends old fashioned, life-enhancing work, with the best in clinical practices to support healing and recovery. From the Farm to Fellside, she loves being a part of this community and seeing people regain a sense of purpose and widen their circle of support for the journey. Jane Linsley, Clinical DirectorJane has been working in the field of mental health and addictions for over 30 years, and on the Gould Farm Clinical Team since 2004. She has been Clinical Director of the team since 2006.A graduate of Smith School for Social Work, Jane is licensed in social work and addictions, with additional certifications in both Trauma and Women’s Relational Theory of Mental Health.Jane has an on-going passion for beneficial new therapies and work in the area of mental health care, as well as an on-going, and long-standing, passion for how people relate to issues of inclusion and the shame resulting from stigma – both for the individual and as a culture.Being part of a multifaceted team is for her both a privilege and a boon, especially the opportunities it allows to explore and introduce the exciting principles of therapies like Open Dialogue, which enhance the Gould Farm network of support around Guests.In This EpisodeGould FarmSeeking Clinical Social Worker---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

Holly Bertone says she’s been given the gift of being a breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor. Her super-power is sharing how gratitude builds fortitude... and knowing every lyric to every 80's song ever made ("Duran Duran and Culture Club are my FAVES").After spending 25 years rising through the ranks of consulting and federal government service, her failing health shattered her corporate dreams. Thankfully, she’s honoring these changes as a gift and has found renewed purpose as a Certified Health Coach focusing on gratitude and mindset.Holly is the CEO and Founder of Pink Fortitude and Fortitude.Academy and host of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast, where she helps women view their diagnosis as a gift so that they can unwrap their resilience to build fortitude with gratitude.You may have seen her on TV and radio segments, articles, podcasts, and summits AND... #bucketlist... my book on the #1 spot on Amazon.In This EpisodeHolly’s websiteLearn more about Holly hereGratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT is back. And for a great reason: She's pretty amazing. She's super smart, compassionate and has an incredible energy about her. She's one of those people that as you're talking to her you can't help but think to yourself, "This person must be an amazing healer."Lisa is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of the Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery and creator of the Yoga for Trauma program.A graduate of UCLA and Harvard University, her work has pioneered the field of trauma-informed yoga and transformed our understanding of embodiment practices in therapeutic work. More than 450 providers from 25+ countries have completed Lisa’s Yoga for Trauma (Y4T) Online Training Program, the first virtual program to train providers offering yoga for trauma recovery. She serves on the Board and as UN Committee Co-Chair for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, was elected to the role of Secretary in 2018 and was nominated President-Elect in 2020.She’s written for publications like Good Therapy and the American Psychological Association and was named one of the top 20 Inspirational Yoga Teachers To Follow in 2016. Lisa's books include Embodied Healing: Using Yoga to Recover from Trauma and Extreme Stress (2015), How You Can Heal: A Strength Based Guide to Trauma Recovery (2017), and Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice (2019).In This EpisodeHow We Can Heal PodcastThe Center for Yoga and trauma recoveryTo receive a Free copy of Lisa's book, How You Can Heal, click here.Lisa’s booksLisa’s online training programs---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Doug Dane is survivor who has risen above a past filled with kidnapping, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and violence to experience a life of freedom, gratitude, thriving relationships, and abundance. Now acting as an international keynote speaker and mindset mentor, he has turned his personal experience into a duplicable system to help people discover their true identity and live a life free of guilt or shame, outlined extensively in his debut novel, Mistaken Identity: A Guide To Letting Go Of A Past That’s Holding You Back.With his first hand experience in tow, he's on a mission to guide those struggling to overcome a troublesome past a brighter futurefor themselves, their families, and the world.In This EpisodeDoug’s websiteDoug’s FacebookThe 4 Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Gregory is gay Christian man who was divorced from his ex-wife in 2019 and subsequently lost his children. Before that he had gone through fifteen years of aversion and reparative “ex-gay” therapy, such as sniffing dog feces, “defeating issues of masculinity” by playing sports with other gay men, completing ex-gay courses, and being placed into two mental hospitals.Gregory talks to people about coming out later in life and dealing with the trauma of religious reparative therapy and the entire ex-gay movement.In This Episode@GregoryElsasserTerms of Estrangement---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

To say that I’m excited and honored to have Dr. Judith L. Herman join me on the podcast is an understatement.Judith is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and is a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. 'Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror,' Judith’s second book, is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors.The conventional retributive process fails to serve most survivors; it was never designed for them. Judith argues that the first step toward a better form of justice is simply to ask survivors what would make things as right as possible for them. In her new book, 'Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice,' she commits the radical act of listening to survivors. Recounting their stories, she offers an alternative vision of justice as healing for survivors and their communities.  Deeply researched and compassionately told, Truth and Repair envisions a new path to justice for all.---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

Stacey Freedenthal, PhD is a suicidologist. Her work focuses on all things suicide – helping people stay alive and want to stay alive, guiding loved ones through grief and healing if the worst happens, and teaching students and professionals how to do all of that, too.In This EpisodeStacey’s websiteSpeakingofsuicide.comThe Lifeline 988Crisis Text HotlineLoving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: What Family, Friends, and Partners Can Say and DoHelping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

This is a very interesting interview. It’s a personal story of how one individual, Jim Stewart, was impacted by trauma and how he continued to be impacted by trauma throughout his life. Jim shares his journey of being traumatized and what it was like for him to live with his symptoms and then what it was like to begin his healing journey.Jim is a trauma survivor, having experienced two near death events as well other traumas early in life. Having had a lifelong struggle with the impact of trauma, in the past six years Jim has embarked on a journey of healing. This included both EMDR and BrainSpotting. He is happy to say that he is now a survivor and he wishes to share his story of hope and healing with others.In This EpisodeJim's Email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Christie Pearl is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant in private practice in Massachusetts and Virginia who specializes in providing EMDR Intensives for Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families (ACOAs) who are dealing with work stress and performance anxiety to create a healthier relationship with their work so they can be who they want to be today, instead of who they had to be as children.In This EpisodeChristie’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Randall Bell, PhD is a socio-economist and the CEO of Landmark Research Group, LLC. His work and research have taken him to all 50 states and all seven continents, consulting on major disasters like the World Trade Center, the Flight 93 Crash Sites, the BP Oil Spill, and Hurricane Katrina, among others.Dr. Bell’s podcast is called Post-Traumatic Thriving: "When trauma hits, your most significant decision will be to dive, survive or thrive. If you choose to thrive, the Post-Traumatic Thriving podcast is for you. The hosts, Dr. Randall Bell and Tanya Brown, along with their guests, not only faced trauma but survived in remarkable ways. The PTT podcast evaluates the process of maintaining a healthy mindset and successful lifestyle after experiencing some form of trauma. By college age, 66% to 85% of all people have been impacted by at least one traumatic experience."Dr. Bell created Core IQ in the hopes of educating everyone about these key habits and principles. For information about Dr. Bell, click here. To purchase a copy of "Me We Do Be" (all proceeds are donated to Core IQ), click here.In This EpisodeDr. Bell’s websiteThe Post-Traumatic Thriving podcastPost-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

"The Bossy Educator," Tara Seals, is a 3X best-selling self-published international author, educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and so much more!She creates education solutions for K-12 schools, students, and families via consulting, workshops, keynotes, etc. Her latest book, Divorce: The Unspoken Childhood Trauma, landed her on the 20 Black Women Authors you should know list, along with Nikki Giovanni and former first lady Michelle Obama.In This EpisodeTara’s WebsiteThe Boss Nation Podcast---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”

Linda Donovan has been leading grief support groups for Hospice of Santa Cruz County for more than a decade. After experiencing how their hospice team provided so much assistance to her family before and after her husband died from cancer, she became very involved as a volunteer with the organization.She is the author of Beyond Loss in a Pandemic: Find Hope and Move Through Grief After Someone Close to You Dies; After Loss: Hope for Widows, Widowers and Partners; and co-author of Tech Grief: Survive and Thrive through Career Losses, which won a Writer’s Digest Award.Linda is a firm believer that loss isn’t just limited to death—but also the loss of time, experiences, income, and so much more, and it all needs to be recognized as part of a modern understanding of grief.In This EpisodeLinda’s website---“What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”

Growing up with an incarcerated father and a mother who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, Deran gained knowledge and experience of discrimination, poverty, and social services at a very early age. It was no shock that she later decided to pursue a career as a helping professional.While obtaining her Master's in Social Work at the University of Texas, Deran was blessed with an amazing opportunity to visit Ghana West Africa. During her six-month stay in Ghana, Deran created a Guidance & Counseling Center at a High School in a neighborhood that has been historically identified as a population of lower socioeconomic status.In This Episodeblacktherapistsrock.comDeran's Email---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!Ready to start your own podcast?! The Spring 2023 Podcasting Workshop begins next month: http://mentalhealthpodcasters.com/The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

The Spring 2023 cohort of my Podcasting Workshop for Mental Health Professionals begins in March.Ready to step out of your comfort zone and share your message?PODCASTING FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.http://mentalhealthpodcasters.com/Should everyone start a podcast?Of course not. Don't be silly, Guy.The question though, is this:Should you start a podcast?Maybe you're even feeling like this would be a jump, or a step outside your comfort zone.And if that's the case then I would say, leap.I did it.I knew nothing about creating my own podcast.But I did have a passion for what I wanted to do.And I'd love to work with you.If you have a passion for the work you're doing and you're interested in creating a podcast then I'd like to invite you to join me for my podcast workshop.If you're reading this and thinking:Nope. Guy, I can't do that. Nope. Nope. Nope.I would say to you:Get out of your comfort zone and share your voice, share your message and share your passion. I'm here to walk this path with you.​The question now is this:Are you ready to share your voice and your wisdom?​Our Dates:Monday, March 13th: 11am-12:30 pm PSTFriday, March 17th: 11am-12:30 pm PSTMonday, March 20th: 11am-12:30 pm PSTFriday, March 24th: 11am-12:30 pm PSTLearn more here:http://mentalhealthpodcasters.com/

Ken Benau, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist since 1990, with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. His practice includes individual (adult and child), couple, and family therapy; clinical consultation; and professional training.For over 40 years, Dr. Benau has worked with children and adults with various learning and developmental differences in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. He continues to enjoy working psychotherapeutically with adults living with various learning and developmental differences, including LD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Dr. Benau has a particular interest and expertise in shame and pride-informed psychotherapy with survivors of relational trauma, working from an integrative perspective that incorporates psychodynamic, experiential, and somatic approaches, among others.He has explored this theme in presentations at professional conferences, webinars, podcasts, and in several peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Benau’s well-received book, Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma: Concepts and Psychotherapy (Routledge), was published in March 2022. In This EpisodeKen on Psychology TodayDownload a free chapter of Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma: Concepts and Psychotherapy---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!Ready to start your own podcast?! The Spring 2023 Podcasting Workshop begins next month: http://mentalhealthpodcasters.com/The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviews

As a survivor of the terrorist attack in 2013 at the Boston Marathon finish line, Cari Kenzie knows firsthand the devastation that comes in the aftermath of tragedy when truth is denied or hidden. This is the moment when her life journey and divine purpose collided. As an entrepreneur and owner of a multi-million dollar company, she had to become the master of her healing and owner of her life. This led her to create the Truth Seekers Journey™.Cari is a Quantum Healer, Speaker, and Coach who helps individuals navigate beyond drama, trauma, and self-sabotage by curating a curiosity that invokes clarity to uncover endless opportunities.She is also the founder and president of the Ripples of Change Foundation, a community at large of professionals in the coaching, wellness, consulting, and other supporting arenas who rally together for a common goal to help women find freedom and fullness in life. The foundation also creates the infrastructure for women who have undergone trauma but can't afford the care they need to find community and support systems through the foundation's programs, networks, and produced materials.In This EpisodeCari's websiteCari on Instagram---“What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”

Dr. Amy King is a licensed psychologist with a private practice and provides training, consultation, and education. Among her specialties is working with professionals to help create resilient children and thriving families, guiding them to heal their stress and trauma through connected relationships. Her experience includes serving as a statewide trainer for the Oregon Department of Human Services and subject matter expert to promote child wellness in pediatric settings on behalf of the Children's Health Alliance. Her current work is promoting resilience within primary care medical homes through partnership and collaboration. When she’s not working to promote resilience, you can find her with her family on their small hobby farm in Newberg, Oregon.In This EpisodeAmy’s websiteAmy’s podcast: The Most Important Medicine.Guy on Amy’s podcast.Amy’s Provider Retreat.---“What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”

A highly regarded art therapy lecturer from Germany, Robert Gray has degrees in art therapy, psychology, and theology. As a psychologist, he is able to present art therapy practices in an evidence-based context which further facilitates a well-founded and comprehensible training program. He leads the field of art therapy with his unique integration of psychological techniques and spiritual practices.Robert is also the author of the book Art Therapy and Psychology. Hands-on and rich with supportive study tools, it includes numerous case studies to which the reader can relate. The book is essential reading for art therapists in training and in practice, psychologists, and mental health professionals looking to establish or grow their expertise.Robert is the founder and director of the College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy. While he devotes his primary focus and energy to CECAT, as a sought-after speaker, Rob accepts select invitations to teach art therapy across Australia and around the world, over 40 countries so far.In This EpisodeCECAT WebsiteCECAT on FacebookRobert's coursesRobert's emailRobert on Facebook---“What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.”

Britt received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she’s taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work.The Sordid Personal Stuff: Born and raised in NY, Britt struggled for more than two decades with chemical/behavioral addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, crazy-making relationships, and complex PTSD. After finding her way out of that mess (with a lot of help and a brief stint in a religious cult), Britt changed careers, went back to graduate school, and became a therapist.In This EpisodeBritt’s website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Dr. Kelli Palfy began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the system. In 1996, she became an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer. She took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, as she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles.After retiring from the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She conducted her doctoral research on the reasons why males don’t commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male sexual abuse. In This EpisodeKelli’s website--What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Dr. Reshie Joseph is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of PTSD, Complex Psychological Trauma, Addictions and other Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified.Reshie began his professional career as a Doctor, having obtained his medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Sheffield in the UK. Since leaving medical practice, he is currently fully retrained as a clinical psychologist with an MSc from Kings College London in Psychology and the Neuroscience of Mental Health, and now practices exclusively as a psychological professional.His experience includes working within the criminal justice system in Singapore as part of the prison psychiatric team, treating individuals with a wide range of serious psychiatric illnesses and severe personality and behavioral disorders. More recently, he has spent time working in the private sector with The Cabin Addiction Services Group as a substance abuse and trauma therapist at Asia’s largest inpatient rehabilitation center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.In This EpisodeReshie’s website--What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner, the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute, and the creator of the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neurodiverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms.Dana has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various others. She has also been a guest on multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.In This EpisodeDana’s websiteDana on InstagramDana on FacebookDana on Youtube--What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

As a queer person, male sexual assault survivor, and someone living with mental health conditions, Kyle is proud to get to use his voice and platform to help others share their stories, get help, and achieve recovery.Kyle manages his anxiety, OCD, and PTSD with therapy, medication, and persistent self-care. Kyle is a career and life coach, professional speaker, and avid writer, who finds solidarity and relief in sharing his story and he wants you to know that help is available and recovery is possible.In This EpisodeKyle’s website---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Jan’s journey with healing began with chronic physical issues that wouldn’t resolve by means of modern medicine. Exploring alternatives led her to discover the connection between psychological stress and physiological issues and inspired her to become a psychotherapist.Beginning her practice in 1993, Jan was also the co-director of a Toronto school of Tai Chi Chuan from 1988 – 2018, where she taught hundreds of bodies how to live and move in a harmonious and integrated way. In 2005, Jan began her studies in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which offered a way to bring the richness of her somatic experience into the therapy space, leading to her specialty in trauma and dissociative disorders and the creation of WellSpace Trauma Therapy Clinic.Since 2018, Jan has been a Consultant for the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute and the Clinical Director of WellSpace Trauma Therapy Clinic, offering Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, Neurostimulation and Group Therapy.In This EpisodeWellSpace websiteJan’s email---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Timothy Bailey is an artist and bandleader in Richmond, Virginia. He is a survivor of severe and prolonged childhood abuse resulting in lifelong post-traumatic mental illness. His acclaimed debut album, “Timothy Bailey & the Humans,” traces a narrative from despair and isolation to hope and connection. Timothy is passionate about contributing to public understanding of early trauma’s effects as well as advocating for art as an indispensable tool for healing.“More than once I found myself wandering around the streets of Washington, D.C., with my shirt buttoned wrong, unsure of who I was, or where I was,” says Timothy Bailey. “Each time, I found a piece of paper in my pocket with a phone number on it that I did not recognize and called it. The number was for my therapist, and she would tell me how to get home.”The search for a path out of trauma led to the founding of Timothy Bailey and the Humans.In This Episode:Timothy’s websiteTimothy on InstagramTimothy on FacebookTimothy's email---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran principal in New Jersey and currently the Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick.Michael has been actively writing about highly relevant solutions to problems in educational leadership since 2018. His new book, Radical Principals: A Blueprint for Long-Term Equity and Stability at School focuses on disrupting trauma and inequity in learners and is a guidebook for K-12 leaders looking for creative ways, beyond the status quo, to support and nurture school communities in the wake of unprecedented obstacles.His second book, Leading Schools Through Trauma was published in September of 2021 with Routledge’s imprint, Eye on Education, after his first book published last fall, Microstrategy Magic.In This Episode:Michael on TwitterMichael on LinkedInMichael on InstagramMichael's emailDeep Work. Cal Newport.---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.

Ilyse is a therapist, group practice owner, and author, who offers trauma informed therapy for children, teens, and adults in South Austin, TX.Ilyse attributes her passion for this work to her very first therapist. Each time she stepped into her office, Ilyse says, she felt fully seen and delighted in. She didn’t offer tools or interventions. She didn’t try to change or cure me. I don’t remember what we talked about, but I can still feel how her eyes lit up when I entered her office.That is how I hope to make folks feel when they step into my own office I am also a mother, partner, daughter, sister, friend, neurodivergent, writer, dog mother, Bravo historian, music lover, East Coaster by birth, West Coaster by heart, and Austinite by location.In This EpisodeIlyse’s websiteIlyse on Instagram---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.---This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh America’s #1 Meal Kit.Listeners of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast can get 21 free meals plus free shipping by going to https://buff.ly/3XAEjIf.

Dr. Hallerman holds a master’s and doctorate from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology and Somatic Studies, focusing on neuroscience and trauma. She is also a drug and alcohol counselor and certified in yogic science for addictive behavior and a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Finally, Dr. Hallerman serves as a visiting professor for film and media arts at Chapman University, where she melds the art of agenting in Hollywood with balance, passion, meaning, and purpose. Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul Hardcover – December 6, 2022"In this vividly written, page-turner of a memoir, Dr. Elisha Hallerman depicts how neither drugs not glittering Hollywood glamor could satisfy her spirit's longing for true freedom. With unsparing honesty, she chronicles her own soul's journey hom to itself from the depths of trauma and addiction, now enabling her to guide many others on their own path to liberation." Gabor Mate M.D author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture In This EpisodeDr. Hallerman’s websiteDr. Hallerman on FacebookSoulbrietyDr. Hallerman on Instagram---What's new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 600+ interviewsThe Therapists Teach Workshop: a workshop for therapists who want to create their first online course.---This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh America’s #1 Meal Kit.Listeners of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast can get 21 free meals plus free shipping by going to https://buff.ly/3XAEjIf.

Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) describes herself as a facilitator of transformative experiences. She is the founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness. A clinical trauma specialist, expressive artist, writer, yogini, performer, short filmmaker, Reiki master, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate, she unites all of these elements in her mission to inspire healing in others. She began her career as a humanitarian aid worker in Bosnia-Hercegovina from 2000-2003, primarily teaching English and music while freelancing with other projects. Jamie travels internationally, teaching on topics related to trauma, EMDR therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and yoga while maintaining a private practice and online education operations in her home base of Northeast Ohio. Jamie is the author of numerous books on trauma recovery and healing, with many more projects in the works. Marich is the founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.In This EpisodeDr. Jamie’s websiteRedefinertherapy.comDissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Daily Life----This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh America’s #1 Meal KitListeners of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast can get 21 free meals plus free shipping by going to HelloFresh.com/trauma21.

Do you want to be seen?I would guess--yes!We all do.And in order to truly see someone we have to get out of our own way.It’s not about all the great things we know. (Though they can sometimes help.)It’s not about all the great workshops we’ve been to. (Thought they can sometimes help.)It’s about being with the person in front of you.And this beingness requires an allowance of who we are.It doesn’t mean hiding our inadequacies or faults or lack of knowledge.No. Rather, it means understanding that all of those things--and yes, as well as what we call our incredibleness--contributes to the amazing person we are and that’s all we have to be.I, personally don’t think this is easy.It is a journey.Being with the person in front of us means being willing to take in what they are going through.And being willing and able to hear what they are saying without having all of the thoughts racing around in our heads about ways in which we can help or heal or fix or cure.This can be challenging because it can often feel like we’re not doing something to help.Yet a big part of helping is simply this ability to be with, without having the need to do.I think as humans we all want to be seen.I think we need to be seen.This is why I’m creating a group to encourage us along the way.This is what Open Authenticity is all about.If this sounds interesting to you and if you’re ready then I invite you to join us.We begin in February.To stay up to date about Open Authenticity please click here.

Reena Bernards, LCMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Maryland and Washington D.C. She is certified as an Emotionally Focused Therapist and works with individuals, couples, and families using a trauma-informed and attachment lens. She also works as an inter-group dialogue consultant and trainer. See her website. Donna Jenson is Founder and Director of Time To Tell – with a mission to spark stories from lives affected by incest and sexual abuse to be told and heard. Donna wrote and performs her one-woman play, What She Knows: One Woman’s Way Through Incest to Joy, which is based on her own experience of surviving incest. She leads writing/mindfulness workshops for survivors interested in finding their voice and using it. She has performed her play and led workshops at correctional facilities, colleges, police departments, conferences for mental health professionals and sexual assault advocates, community organizations, and facilities with people in need of healing. Her book, Healing My Life from Incest to Joy, is a memoir of the choices she made and experiences she had that helped her heal from her childhood trauma. For more information, go to www.timetotell.org.In This EpisodeReena’s websiteDonna’s website

Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her uncurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth and learned the tools she needed to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too. Krista has been featured online and in print in Psychology Today, Medium, Thrive Global, Bustle, Psych Central and Parents Magazine and on select podcasts such as The SelfWork Podcast, Seek The Joy, Life Check Yourself and You Need A Budget to name a few. Links: Instagram | Facebook | Widowed Moms Podcast | MediaInThis EpisodeKrista’s WebsiteKrista’s podcast: The Widowed Mom podcast

Silvia M. Dutchevici, MA, LCSW is the Critical Therapy Institute (CTI) founder and president.With more than 20 years of experience in social services and a passion for psychotherapy, Dutchevici (pronounced “doot-KAY-vitch”) created CTI when she perceived the need to expand psychoanalytic praxis to reflect how race, class, gender, and religion intersect with psychological conflicts. Silvia has an intensive background in psychoanalytic theory and trauma, with a particular focus on torture.However, after seeing that traditional psychoanalysis was not able to adequately transform and heal her patients, she embarked on an extended period of research and training. Drawing on liberation psychology and critical pedagogy scholarship and combining them with her real-life experience as a practicing psychotherapist, she founded CTI in 2012; it focuses on teaching, research, and the application of critical therapy in advisory, consulting, and educational services.Unlike traditional therapists, critical therapists work from the premise that the personal is political. To be more effective, psychotherapy must therefore interrogate the patient’s as well as the therapist’s worldview. Engaging in power analysis, critical therapists explore deeply how power affects the patient’s and therapist’s identities as well as their relationship with one another. CTI offers a four-year training program for psychotherapists, as well as workshops on various clinical issues.In This EpisodeCritical Therapy InstituteSilvia’s book: Critical Therapy: Power And Liberation in Psychotherapy.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Kelly is a survivor, an emotional warrior, connoisseur of comfort food, and the author of You Have Such a Pretty Face. Her painful journey to find peace and self-worth began with a 243-pound weight loss that included many dark moments of despair that eventually brought her to her knees. Broken and devastated in the aftermath of her own self-destruction, her fractured faith screamed out that somehow, she still had a faint pulse and her shattered heart was, in fact, still beating.Following a lengthy career in social services, Kelly began writing full time. Her first book, You Have Such a Pretty Face, is a memoir detailing the emotional journey of being obese and the surprising changes brought on by her 243-pound weight loss following bariatric surgery, as well as the emotional factors that contributed to her initial weight gain. In This EpisodeKelly’s websiteKelly’s booksThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Jason served 20 years in the RCMP and medically retired in 2021 after recovering from PTSD stemming from his policing career. He transitioned to a career as a social worker/psychotherapist in Brantford, Ontario, where he works with public safety personnel and the general public in working through their traumas. He is also currently volunteering with a county/town CISM team as mental health support. In 2019, Jason assisted in the establishment and functioned as the main facilitator of a peer support group for public safety personnel and military. In This Episode Balanced Thoughts CounselingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

I didn’t sign up to be the spokesman for survivors of child abuse. In fact, this job sucks. I mean that.The truth is that the universe chose me for this role. I have been gifted the ability to navigate the most harsh and vicious child abuse to come out on the other side seemingly whole. I say seemingly because there will always be a part of me that was stolen. I cannot get that back. None of the rage, drugs, sex, rock n’ roll, or anger will give me that thing that was stolen.The world is both beautiful and brutal and I have seen the best and the worst of it. I know that the abuse I suffered has given me an undeniable strength that I was only able to tap into after falling face first into complete darkness.There is truth in understanding that Mindset is Everything. There are no shortcuts, trust me I’ve tried them all. There is hard work and on the backside of that is getting your life back.Think Unbroken is about sharing the tools and skills I have created and leveraged over a lifetime to help other people break free of The Vortex and become the person that they know they are capable of being. If I can do it then anyone can.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior. She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU).She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). Chronic medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, dysautonomia, EDS, Lyme disease, bartonella, Hashimoto’s, mast cell activation syndrome, vasculitis, back, and neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, vertigo, IBS, IBD, sickle cell disease, mold illness, etc.) often come with significant challenges, like fear, anxiety, medical PTSD, and may interfere with relationships and daily function. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Joann Lutz, MSW, licensed psychotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and registered yoga instructor, is the developer of “Nervous-System Informed, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga” and she has been training mental health, yoga, and rehabilitation professionals internationally for 10 years. Her work is a synthesis of classical yoga and neuroscience research, including Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Psychotherapy.She is the author of the book Trauma Healing in the Yoga Zone (Handspring, 2021); a research paper, Classical Yoga Postures as Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Autonomic Nervous System Regulation (Cambridge Scholars Press), and a CE Course, Bringing Yoga into Social Work Practice, (NASWMA).This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.The Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Jenny Helms-Calvin is a licensed therapist with 230K+ followers on TikTok. She also founded and owns Soma Therapy, the largest mental health practice in Kansas with over 50 mental health providers. Her jam is talking about self-worth, attachment trauma, and how people can heal from their bullsh*t trauma narratives and live a badass life.In This EpisodeJenny on TikTokJenny on YoutubeThis episode is sponsored by by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TRAUMA and get on your way to being your best self.

After working in a variety of industries–including launching two start-ups–David Richman entered the financial industry as an advisor. Several years in, he found that his interests were more in managing people and businesses than in managing money. Over the next 15 years, he managed ever-larger businesses for the same Wall Street firm.As a former sedentary, overweight smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined.After losing his sister to brain cancer, David has organized a yearly fundraiser in her memory, the most recent being the impetus for his upcoming book, Cycle of Lives – 15 People’s Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer.Over the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer.David was born in Miami and raised mostly in the Los Angeles area. He and his wife split their time between homes in Southern California and Southern Nevada. He has worked in real estate, lending, and construction, started both an animation company and a skincare company, and then went into financial services. He has college-aged twins who are as aspirational as their father.In This EpisodeDavid’s websiteCycleoflives.org

I have lived through the unthinkable. I have experienced the devastation, the crushed soul, and shattered heart. I can connect with you from a place that knows what it’s like to live with such intense pain, to live with so much guilt and shame that it seems impossible to speak to yourself with loving kindness. Yet, I survived, I’m still surviving, and my heart has discovered that post-traumatic growth, is, in fact a thing. I am a Royal Air Force Veteran, turned Physical Therapist Assistant, turned Wellness Coach.I sit in a unique situation, where I can seek to understand your pain and wellbeing challenges, from a heart that has a sense of knowing what it’s like. A heart that is sensitive and compassionate to what you are going through, and a heart that will advocate for your health and wellbeing, just as much as my own.I am on a journey of rediscovering my wellness. A journey where I’m learning to live alongside my pain instead of being wholly consumed by it. Now, I am wholeheartedly devoted to helping you do the same. You are so worth it."What you leave behind is not what is engraved into stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others". PericlesIt is my mission is to fill the world with positive energy and hope, just like Madeline did when she was here on earth. In all that I do, I honor her energy and love for filling up others people's buckets.In This EpisodeSarah’s site: Wellshine CoachingHeartMathMadeline’s tribute video

Dr. Michael Baly is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Northern Virginia. His work focuses on helping individuals address the effects of complex trauma, attachment wounds, and ongoing relational stress. He is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and a consultant and trainer in development with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. He has particular interests in working with teenagers and emerging adults, new parents, and individuals struggling with compulsive, self-injurious, and addictive behaviors. He is also passionate about integrating Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with alternative disciplines – such as neurofeedback and psychedelic-assisted therapy.Currently, Dr. Baly is a partner and Clinical Director at Ekoe, an integrative practice focused on creating safe, anti-oppressive spaces focused on embodied and collective trauma healing. Previously, Dr. Baly taught at Johns Hopkins University; was a founding partner and Clinical Director of Encore Outpatient Services, an intensive outpatient program treating co-occurring trauma and substance use disorders; and was a supervising psychologist overseeing a postdoctoral training program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.Dr. Baly currently lives in Washington, DC with his wife, 6-month-old son, dog and cat.In This [email protected] Trauma Membership is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Learn more here: http://thetraumamembership.com/

Kate is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Australian Association of Social Workers) and a Play Therapist. She began her Social Work career in frontline Child Protection - assessing risk to children, working with children and families to reduce risk, and where necessary, placement of children in out-of-home care. Kate is trained and experienced in forensic risk assessments and investigative interviewing and has presented evidence in Children's Court, Family Law Court, and Criminal Court. She has managed a team of child protection workers before going into private practice.She graduated from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in 2001 with a Bachelor's In Social Work. Kate completed a Post Graduation Diploma qualifying her as a Play Therapist in 2006 awarded by Play Therapy International (PTI) and the University of Canterbury. She holds a current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is an Approved Victim's Services Counsellor.Since going into private practice in 2010, Kate has worked in Cara House, Juvenile Justice, and now in Sydney's Northern Beaches. Kate's area of work includes parenting support following abuse of a child, individual trauma therapy, and her areas of expertise include Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Intimate Partner Violence (recovering parent, child). Kate is experienced in working with perpetrators of violence and children who have engaged in inappropriate sexualized behaviors. Kate worked extensively within a trauma framework with female juvenile offenders who were in detention.Kate is a published author and has presented locally and internationally. She has taken part in acclaimed podcasts in the field of trauma. She provides training with regard to engaging difficult families, parenting post violence, and safety work for children and parents. She is a Clinical Supervisor for both Social Workers and Play Therapist.In This EpisodeKate on FacebookKate on episode 335 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast

Dr. Weinberg is a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 23243) & Israel, in private practice in Sacramento, California, with more than 35 years of experience. He is also a group analyst and Certified Group Psychotherapist as well as the past President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society and the list-owner of the group psychotherapy professional online discussion forum. Dr. Weinberg was the Academic Vice-President of the Professional School of Psychology in which he created and coordinates an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy and marital therapy.He published books on Internet groups and about Fairy Tales and the Social Unconscious and co-edited a book about the large group and a series of books about the social unconscious.He is on the clinical faculty of Psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center and a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the International Group Psychotherapy Association, as well as a Distinguished Fellow of the Israeli Group Psychotherapy Association.He has received several awards including the Harold Bernard Group Psychotherapy Training Award and the Ann Alonso Award for Excellence in Psychodynamic Group Therapy.In This EpisodeDr. Haim at Sacramento Center for PsychotherapyDr. Haim’s [email protected]

Jacquie is a Registered Psychotherapist In private practice. She is a Registered Art Therapist, a Certified Advanced Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and a trainer in development with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Jacquie is an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and facilitates a course on cultural humility and trauma-informed art therapy.In addition, Jacquie is a published poet, mother, and speaker. Over the past 15 years, she has developed a trauma-focused practice incorporating art-based, body-based, and talk-based therapy and currently resides in Toronto.In This EpisodeJacquie’s websiteJacquie’s email: [email protected]’s book

Marie has worked in the field of trauma, addiction and sexuality for over 15 years, beginning with research work during her undergraduate degree in the areas of aging and sexuality, and sexual experiences for men and women and ‘non-normative’ sexual patterns.During my graduate degree, I received extensive training in working with sexually compulsive clients. Additionally, I am a Sex Therapist certification candidate and am excited to support a vast landscape of sexuality as I expand my understanding about human sexuality in supporting diverse clients.Marie has also been trained to work alongside marginalized populations such as sex workers and Transgender individuals. Other areas of clinical specialization include, sexual trauma, erectile dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain.These experiences have informed how she views the continuum of sexuality which has various expressions and depth. Her range of expertise spans from the shadow side (including out of control sexual behaviour and the effect on partners), to sex therapy and the rainbow end of the spectrum with more nuanced behaviours through mutual negotiation and consent.In This EpisodeMarie’s website

Phil Goldstein is a poet, editor, copywriter, journalist, and content marketer. His debut poetry collection, How to Bury a Boy at Sea, was published by Stillhouse Press in April 2022.In How to Bury a Boy at Sea, poet Phil Goldstein is the architect of his own unburdening, offering a rare and unflinching glimpse into the effects of child sexual abuse from the male perspective.Equal parts fury and calm, Goldstein’s poems contemplate family, faith, masculinity, and survival, delivering a powerful account of recovery through verse, from silence and shame to healing and rediscovered intimacy and agency.His poetry has been nominated for a Best of the Net award and has appeared in or is forthcoming in South Florida Poetry Journal, Jet Fuel Review, The Laurel Review, Rust + Moth, Two Peach, Awakened Voices, The Indianapolis Review, and elsewhere.By day, he works as an editor and copywriter for a large technology company. He currently lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Jenny, and their animals: a dog named Brenna, and two cats, Grady and Princess.In This EpisodePhil’s website

Dr. Reda is a global trauma expert, the author of several books, and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker.. He has extensive experience and expertise working with survivors of all kinds of trauma and has developed a particular soft spot in his heart for children and refugees. Dr. Reda is the founder and director of multiple projects nationally and globally that address psychosocial healing, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconciliation.He has served as the psychosocial advisor for several international non-governmental organizations, as a World Health Organization trainer, and as Libya’s deputy mental health lead during the 2011 war. He is also the founder of Untangled and The Wounded Healer models of care. He lives between Oregon and Colorado with his wife and three daughters.In This EpisodeDR. OMAR REDA - Home (dromarreda.com)Omar’s LinkedInThe Wounded HealerUntangled

Betsy is on a mission to share with therapists the ways they can address substance use using their existing skills. She loves taking topics that are typically aimed specifically at substance use counselors and sharing them in a way that is relevant and tailored to meet every therapist’s needs.She says that, “By adding substance use to your scope of practice, you can expand your ability to treat the whole person and better meet your clients need, bringing more hope, healing and freedom to the people you serve.”In This EpisodeBetsy's websiteBeysy’s podcastBetsy’s Substance Use Course

Amelia Zachry was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After graduating from Curtin University with a degree in marketing, she worked in public relations and marketing until she met her American husband, Daniel, when he was traveling through Malaysia. Since then, they have lived together in Japan, Canada (where Amelia obtained a second degree in human ecology from the University of Western Ontario), and Kentucky, and had two daughters together.Amelia Zachry is a writer and an advocate for sexual assault survivors and those who suffer from mental illness.Her experience with sexual assault and the mental illness that followed has been one in secrecy, born of fear and shame. Going undiagnosed and untreated, she suffered in silence. Maladaptive behaviors that affected her life were just part of the norm. Once diagnosed, she learned about treatment and therapy and a methodology to regain her life.Now, she’s walking the journey in recovery and she’s taken to writing to break the silence. Her book, Enough, which is a book about hope and inspiration, is an homage to all those suffering in silence.She was recently published on HuffPost and Moms Don’t Have Time to Write, and blogs weekly at https://ameliazachry.com, where you can find a list of her recent appearances and more information about her and her work. Amelia lives in Lexington, Kentucky.In This EpisodeEnough: A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and MotherhoodAmelia’s blog

Shelly served in the United States Army Reserves for 16 years as an Intelligence Officer and now is a small business owner and ordained minister, advocating for selfless service in action. Attaining the rank of Captain, Shelly served as an S2, a Company Commander and more, leading covert intelligence briefings and orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers. Her military awards include the Shield of Sparta and the St. Joan D’Arc.A Distinguished Military Graduate from Western Michigan University, Shelly graduates in May 2022 with her M.A. in Ministry Studies at Moody Theological Seminary. She is the creator ofOthers Over Self®, a leadership mindset serving people in positions of influence to make a lasting impact on others. Shelly facilitates the Warriors With Warriors Program: Connecting Spiritual Warriors with Earthly Warriors. She is happily married and is tackling the daily challenge of raising two boys in an increasingly self-focused society.From being overseas and leading covert intelligence briefings to orchestrating security programs for nearly 4,000 Soldiers, Shelly Rood (RUDE) knows first hand what it means to protect and care for others. Through Others Over Self®, Shelly and her team are dedicated to serving others by providing trainings that connect people through shared life experiences and deepen interpersonal skills, all while celebrating our nation’s heroes.In This EpisodeShelly’s WebsiteShell’ys gift to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listenersShelly on InstagramShelly on LinkedInShelly / Others Over Self on Facebook

Virginia is a Soldier-turned-therapist. She is a former active duty Army soldier, Masters-level Licensed Professional Counselor & National Certified Counselor specializing in Military Issues and Combat-Related Trauma.She is not the typical rah-rah, “you can do it” therapist. She’s been in the trenches. She speaks from a place most other therapists have never been. Her passion comes through loud and clear; she knows that PTSD is a killer and that dissolving the stigma around mental health and treatment saves lives.Virginia gives away a free copy of the audiobook for The Soldier's Guide to PTSD in her newsletter. Here's the link for listeners to sign up for the show notes: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/oia1vyk3pmIn This EpisodeMilitary Counseling CenterThe Soldier's Guide to PTSD: A No-Sh*t Guide to Reclaiming Your LifeThe soldier’s Blog

Sgt. Aaron Quinonez (Sgt Q) is a proud veteran, speaker, author, father and PTSD ambassador. Sgt Q endured a rough upbringing before becoming a proud Marine right out of high school. He was trained to fight the enemy and was prepared for war, however when he volunteered for a combat tour in Iraq, little did he know that his real battle would be fought in his mind. After eight years of military service, Sgt Q suffered from depression, anger, and panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD. He nearly ended his own life and now has gone on to help others that battle the same mental health issues.Sgt Q traded the battlefield for the mission field and found healing and purpose through building homes and churches, feeding children, and supplying precious hope to struggling communities worldwide. God then called him to form QMissions, a pathway for veterans—Sgt Q’s fellow warfighters—to replace the battle scars of their minds with the joy of serving. Now, Sgt Q is the award-winning author of Healing Thru Service originally aimed at struggling veterans, which also offers help for anyone in crisis and may be one's ticket to a more fulfilled life. He went from being homeless and on the brink of suicide to starting the multi-million dollar company with over 100 employees, Reliable Commercial Cleaning, founding the veteran non-profit, Q Missions, and the health-tech startup, Q Actual 2.0, that helps with suicide prevention by creating real-life squads with an eternal bond.Sgt Q is a Marine 1st Anglico veteran who specialized in communication as a forward observer. He holds billets for Naval Weapons Security Management and Close Combat Instructor. He received badges for expert marksmanship and master parachutist. He received the 2016 Distinguished Service to Veterans award and the 2018 Superior Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs. An was awarded the 2017 Hometown Hero award from Kiro7 news.In This EpisodeQ Missions WebsiteQ Actual 2.0 Website

Marisa Michelson is a singer and singing teacher, an award-winning composer, and the founding director of the embodied vocal-performance ensemble, Constellation Chor which seeks wild embodiment through voice and body and has made a name for itself performing at such venues as Lincoln Center, The Kitchen, National Sawdust, Pioneer Works, and in Greece and Iceland.With Constellation Chor, Marisa has developed a practice for connecting to Self and Other via group voice and movement improvisation, a practice that she teaches to all humans (not just professional artists) and calls Core Sounding™.She recently completed a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Healing from the Embody Lab which is part of what has inspired her to be in direct conversation with therapists and somatic healers. Marisa is working on her first book, currently entitled “Free: The Embodied Metaphysics of Singing” www.marisamichelsonvocalstudio.comAs a voice teacher, Marisa has taught Broadway stars, opera singers, and people who have never sung before but who know that singing is their birthright. Her perspective is grounded in the Libero Canto© Approach which was first developed by Lajos Szamosi in Budapest before World War II and is her primary pedagogical lineage.Marisa is a student of Tantra and Circling, and has done one on one voice work at the Center for Motivation and Change with humans who struggle with addiction.In This EpisodeMarisa’s websiteMarisa’s Vocal Studio

Stephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood, in which he recounts his childhood sexual abuse by a summer camp director, the long painful process of recovery, and his quest to stop a serial predator and find justice. The New York Times has called the book "a searing, haunting, urgent cri de coeur." The Pulitzer-prize-winning novelist, Junot Diaz, says CHOSEN is "a work of shattering, almost unbearable radiance. It is destined to be a classic because this is a book that will save lives.Since 1983, he has advised and written for an array of public interest organizations in the fields of human rights, civil liberties, and the environment. He is honored to serve as an Ambassador for CHILD USA, the leading nonprofit fighting for the civil rights of children.In This EpisodeStephen’s website

Kaytee is a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist, who has been in the field for over 10 years. She specializes in working with survivors of family trauma, family dysfunction, and relationship trauma, including those who have experienced IPV and abuse.Kaytee works from a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, and uses a combination of psychotherapy techniques that are catered to the individual and the goals she creates with her clients.In This EpisodeKaytee’s website

Andrew Hahn, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the developer of the Life Centered Therapy Training program and co-author, along with Joan Beckett, of the book, The One-Hour Miracle.While Dr. Hahn’s strong foundation and significant experience in traditional psychology has served his clients well, he has been untiring in his effort to better understand what is going on for people so that he could better help them live more contented and healthier lives. This calling for greater understanding, as well as certain experiences which he could not fully comprehend within the confines of traditional Western paradigms, led him on a search for answers that opened him to the worlds of Buddhist and Eastern Psychology, as well as Mystery Trainings; and Depth, Archetypal and Spiritual Psychology.He received his A.B. Magna Cum Laude in Social Studies/Psychology from Harvard University and his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann University. He is certified by Helen Palmer to teach the Enneagram and has also been a faculty member in the graduate Counseling Programs at Lesley University and Northeastern University.During this period, Thich Nhat Hanh, Brugh Joy, Dick Olney, Helen Palmer, Barbara Hastings, and Claudio Naranjo were particularly influential and powerful teachers for him.As that period was ending, he started working with Judith Swack, the developer of Healing from the Body Level Up. Working with her opened him to the worlds of Kinesiology, current research on Violence and Loss Traumas, and Energy Psychology. Dr. Swack and Dr. Hahn collaborated for several years marrying their two worlds, and this collaboration formed the foundation of the work that is now known as Life Centered Therapy.In 1997, after several years of witnessing the power of the work, Dr. Hahn developed the Life Centered Therapy Training program for those who want to facilitate and/or teach this process. Today, Dr. Hahn has a private practice in Waltham, MA; speaks, teaches and leads trainings and healing groups internationally; and continues his effort to better understand what is going on for people so that he can better help them live more contented and healthier lives.In This EpisodeLife Centered Therapy

Denisha Seals is a spoken word artist, award-winning filmmaker and author who uses the power of her pen to lift the voices of the marginalized and victimized. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, she advocates for more awareness and understanding of the emotional toll abuse victims experience, particularly children of color. Her uplifting stories inspire readers to be strong, fearless and full of hope.Denisha completed her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2013. For more information about Denisha, follow her at water2spirit.com.In This EpisodeDenisha’s website

Adena Bank Lees is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular Covert Emotional Incest (CEI). Adena’s mission is to bring CEI out of the shadows and shine light on the process of identifying and healing from it.In her book, Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, Adena details the complex nature of CEI, its damaging consequences, and the path to restoration of health and well-being.A leader in the field of traumatic stress and addiction, Adena has been offering expert clinical psychotherapy to clients as well as training and consulting services to professionals around the globe for over 25 years. HER driving passion is to equip professionals to be effective practitioners, as evidenced by the 1000+ workshops she has conducted on topics such as child sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse and addiction, and related mental health issues.In This EpisodeAdena's website Adena on episode #223 The Trauma Therapist | PodcastCovert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing, Adena Bank Lees LCSWAdena’s ConsultingYouTubeFacebookPsychodramaRichard Schwartz Healing World Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Model: Psychodramatic Stories from the Frontlines, Kate Hudgins, Francesca Toscani

Jenny Hughes is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. As a clinician, she practices EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure therapy. Jenny recently published a workbook designed for clients to use on their own or with their therapist called the PTSD Recovery Workbook, which can be found on Amazon.Through her clinical work, Jenny discovered that her true passion is to support other trauma therapists through the inevitable experience of vicarious trauma. While trauma work is incredibly rewarding, Jenny knew the therapists making space for this healing deserved to be cared for too. This inspired her to create The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, a membership site that helps trauma therapists go from feeling drained and demoralized to energized and empowered. Members of BRAVE work with Jenny to become more aware of how to name VT, develop realistic ways to tame VT, and ultimately reframe VT by thriving in their professional and personal lives.In This EpisodeJenn’s websiteBrave Providers WebsiteBrave Providers on InstagramBrave Providers on TikTokThe Brave Vicarious Trauma Community on Facebook

Luis is the founder of Holistic Life Navigation, a form of trauma therapy that integrates whole food nutrition, self-inquiry & Somatic Experiencing. He is a Somatic Therapist who specializes in trauma, addiction, and PTSD. He is also the Director of Nutrition and Detox Services at Samadhi, a holistic recovery center in Kingston, New York.My name is Luis Mojica (pronounced Lew-Eace {rhymes with peace} Mo-hee-ka). I teach people how to release stress and trauma through listening to their bodies.I am a trained somatic therapist, life coach, and whole food nutritional counselor. I show up to each moment with unconditional love and understanding.I'm not here to change you or judge you. I'm here to understand you so that you can understand yourself. From that comes a deep wisdom and love that can heal anything.I come to this work from a deeply personal experience with suffering and healing that suffering. The environment I create is incredibly loving and empathic. There is no judgment and there are no expectations. I’m a guide who helps you get in touch with your truest self - and from there, everything blossoms.In This EpisodeLuis’ Website

Trish Michael is an author, artist, photographer and two time cancer survivor living in Maui, Hawaii and working to make the world a better place with all that she does.Throughout her life, Trish has faced constant adversity; a single mom at 18, abusive marriage for 20 years, and cancer twice. And through it all she has worked to see the bright side and be the bright side when it couldn’t be seen.This shows in her uncanny ability to connect with people and show them their best self through her photography, as well as through her art and writing which she uses to uplift and bring light.Her books, which have all been written for her own children at difficult stages in their lives, are her way of reminding them (and the world!) that anything is possible. Steeped in hard won wisdom, and written to empower, her books use fun rhymes and comforting cadence to make hard to swallow truths easy to digest.In This EpisodeTrish’s website Trish’s booksA giant thank-you to our sponsor, NICABMThe first free broadcast of NICABM’s Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma is premiering next week.Make sure you sign up now to secure your spot. It’s free.Just go to TraumaMasterSeries.com/Guy

Dr. Jennifer King is a trauma therapist-turned-academic. An Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity in the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. King works to prepare future social workers to engage in practice that is rooted in the neurobiology of trauma and healing and embodies great reverence for the multitude of ways survivors survive. She draws from her practice experience working with traumatized kids and families to create the types of learning opportunities and supports she needed when she was a new therapist in the field.Dr. King is the Chair of the Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice Program, and the Director of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Fellowship program. Through a partnership with Dr. Bruce Perry and the Neurosequential Network, she created the first comprehensive program to train social work students in this innovative, neurobiologically-informed model via classroom instruction and field experience.She is also: a mom to 3, an unschooler, a wife, partner, daughter, sister, friend, colleague, and human in the year 2021.In This EpisodeJennifer's websiteJennifer on Twitter A giant thank-you to our sponsor, NICABMThe first free broadcast of NICABM’s Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma is premiering next week.Make sure you sign up now to secure your spot. It’s free.Just go to TraumaMasterSeries.com/Guy

Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate.She is graduate of the University of California, Davis and Fuller School of Psychology. She has a PhD in clinical psychology and master’s degrees in both psychology and theology and completed research fellowships at Yale University School of Medicine and the National Center for PTSD in Boston.She spent several years working with veterans before going on to become the director of clinical training at House Psychiatric Clinic in Fresno, California.Her company, ZenFounder, helps entrepreneurs and leaders navigate transition, rapid growth, loss, conflict, or any manner of complex human experience.Her soon-to-be-released new book, Touching Two Worlds, Sherry explores the inner workings of her own grief—and leaves a kind of hand-drawn map for those rebuilding hope in the aftermath of loss.Sherry and her husband, Rob, reside in Minneapolis where they spend their time driving their children to music lessons. She has also been known to occasionally perform as a circus aerialist.She hosts the ZenFounder podcast, which has been called a “must listen” by both Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine and has been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times. She is also the host of Mind Curious, a podcast exploring innovations in mental health care via psychedelics.Her best-selling book,The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Shit Together, combines the insight and warmth of a therapist with the truth-telling mirth of someone who has been there.In This EpisodeSherry’s websiteTouching Two WorldsZen Founder

Sarah is the author of “To the Shadows,” in which she shares her journey of trauma recovery. Sarah was the first victim of ex-USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall to speak out about what occurred.Sarah was a master student at USC in 2004 during this abuse. In 2010 she finally mustered the strength and courage to confront what happened and sent a formal complaint to USC. It was completely dismissed. It wasn’t until 2018 when she saw ads about other women who had been molested that she contacted a law firm. She wound up being one of the 20 women (of the approximately 700 victims) that was deposed for the ongoing lawsuit.The book is an exploration of surviving trauma and the difficult process of healing. Sarah, who is hearing impaired, tried to bury what happened and after it was consuming her life she went through the painful process of healing. The book also shines a spotlight on how doctors are being protected by a broken system.In This EpisodeSarah’s websiteSarah on TwitterSarah on Instagram

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, received her BA in biochemistry from Wesleyan University, a DDS from Columbia, and an MSW from Fordham University. She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She is also the co-developed of the Emotions Education 101 Turnkey Curriculum and Emotions Education 101 8-week class on Zoom. Hilary is passionate about taking the complex world of emotions and making them easy to understand and work with for greater peace, calm and confidence. She is the developer of the Change Triangle tool for emotional health. She is also the author of the award-winning self-help book on emotions called, "It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self" (Random House & Penguin UK). She has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, Oprah, Salon, and professional journals. Hilary’s blog on emotions and how to use them for wellbeing is read worldwide.In This EpisodeFor more FREE resources on emotions and emotional health, visit Hilary’s website at Hilaryjacobshendel.com.Hilary on FacebookHilary on TwitterHilary on InstagramThe Change Triangle Youtube Channelhttps://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/emotions-education-101Order It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House, 2018)

Joelle’s passion is helping clients develop through self discovery and Post Trauma Growth. As a well-known psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and CEO, Joelle Rabow Maletis uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, and encouragement to provide feedback and interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy, and compassionate decisions.Joelle’s career highlights include a feature on TED Top 10 Mental Health Videos for authoring a TED-Ed’s PTSD video, executive Coach for Apple, Google, Netflix, Zoom and other Silicon Valley executives.Joelle is a psychology professor at major universities, a guest speaker on ABC’s 60 Minutes: Beyond the Headlines, and Associate Producer to award-winning short film “Repressive Fire” about post 9/11 PTSD. She has also been on numerous podcasts, highlights include Bi-Polar Girl, Switch Research Therapy Talk, Mental Health Break, Patenting 2Go, Transforming Anxiety and Fertility Forward. In addition, Joelle is the host of Switch Research YouTube Live Miniseries, guest host for BiPolar Girl Podcast, a published author, appeared on multiple webinars for The World Congress of Traumatic Stress, TalkSpace, The Lasting App, San Jose Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, Veteran Administration (VA) panels for best practices for PTSD treatment, and has received several Outstanding Achievement Awards for Top Female Executive.Joelle holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology specializing in Trauma, a Master of Fine Arts in Dance, a Master of Arts in Education, a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. She is a native Californian and adores spending time with her family – partner, two children and pets, Cleo and Madeira. Outside of the office, she enjoys all adventures, especially being an avid skier! When not working, Joelle loves traveling, sports, cooking, baking, running, biking, hiking, reading, writing and watching women’s soccer!In This EpisodeJoelle’s Website

In Dr. Conti’s book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, he examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and real-life stories to present a deeper and more urgent view of trauma. He identifies the changes that we can make, both as individuals and as a society, to alleviate trauma’s effect and prevent further traumatization in the future. Dr. Conti reveals that what we once considered a lifelong, unbeatable illness is both treatable and preventable.Paul Conti, MD is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident. He then served on the medical faculty before founding the Pacific Premier Group PPG Founded in 2014 by Dr. Conti, PPG’s approach blends both brain biology and psychology. Their work acknowledges and honors the devastating effects trauma can have upon individuals and the systems they inhabit. Although their work is not exclusively related to trauma, they find that the impact of trauma is often present as they collaborate to solve problems and improve lives. PPG’s focus includes families, businesses, wealth transition planning, and high profile careers.PPG offers comprehensive mental health care, business and other consulting services, and medical opinions for the legal arena.In This EpisodePacific Premier Group PPG drpaulconti.com

Amongst my incredible guests Timothy Shaw, PhD is in a class by himself. Tim studies the impact, origins and implications of moral injury. And in this interview (his second) he shares his inspiring passion not just for the topic of moral injury, but for its origins, meaning and significance for us as human beings.Timothy has undertaken original research into how laws of war and deeper considerations of ethics and justice can inform our understanding of moral injury, the ‘signature sound’ of contemporary war.He has taught ethics at university of Sydney and holds a research masters investigating the implications of just war theory - the most uninterrupted, longest-continuing study of moral decision-making known in the Western World - on psychological distress arising from preparative agency.In addition, Tim received his PhD on the topic of moral injury, and the question of why killing is traumatic using the ethical optics of French philosopher, Emmannuel Levinas.Tim is also editor of Great Philosophical Problems, a leading philosophical content publisher and leading voice in field of moral injury, Levinas and the just war tradition.In This EpisodeTim's website

Elliot is the Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens manage depression and stress.He and his wife started the nonprofit in 2015 in memory of their youngest son, Jake, who committed suicide at 19.Every year, millions of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, stress, and the feeling of helplessness. Because of their mental health issues, thousands commit suicide, making it one of the leading causes of death among teens in the US.Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn about their child's mental problems, and sometimes it's too late to take action.A Brighter Day aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them.They have helped thousands of teens deal with mental health issues while still allowing them to retain their privacy and dignity.Elliot is also actively involved in several other nonprofit organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, and Congregation B’nai Shalom, for which he has helped raise millions of dollars.For nearly 30 years, he has also run a wealth management firm, Prosperity Financial Group, which helps individuals achieve their retirement goals and uniquely invest their assets.In This EpisodeA Brighter DayThe Resource Center

Chantelle Branch is a Certified Domestic Violence and Abuse Specialist, Survivor, Mentor, and Author with a background in Human Services and Counseling.Chantelle founded My Fearless Future Project (MFF Project) a social enterprise business offering mentorship programs and support groups to help young women in urban schools build self-confidence and self-esteem, improve decision-making skills, and heal, so that they can thrive.Chantelle received training and certifications in Domestic Violence Training through the State of Illinois Domestic Violence (DV) mentoring certification programs at WINGS Program Inc. As well as Sexual Assualt Certification, through SACIS in Illinois, and through the National Beauty Training seminar specific to recognizing and supporting victims of DV.After transitioning from being a victim to a survivor of domestic violence, Chantelle was determined to share her personal experience and to educate and inspire others. Sharing her message of resiliency and empowerment, Chantelle has written two books, "Decisions," a fictional tale of real life experiences in an abusive relationship, and "Chained by Boundaries," a self help ebook that addresses the challenges with “fight or flight”, traumas, and denials of toxic relationships. Today she shares her message of hope for future generations.In This EpisodeChantelle on LinkedInChantelle’s website

Dr. Nina Burrowes is a psychologist, author, and activist specialising in the psychology of sexual violence and relationship abuse. Nina is the author of 'The courage to be me' an illustrated book about recovery from sexual abuse, 'Eyes open to sexual abuse. What every parent needs to know' and the creator of the online course 'How do people heal from trauma?'  As an educator Nina is keen to bring the trauma literature to a wider audience using illustration, video, events, and even a game show to help people build their understanding of trauma, consent and relationships. She is the founder of The Consent Collective, a social enterprise delivering education resources to universities, colleges, police forces and trauma support organizations across the UK.In This EpisodeNina’s websiteNina on Twitter

Nikki is a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), empaths, survivors, and seekers all over theworld. Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse and the years she’s spent as a psychotherapist and life coach, she mindfully designed the show to be the emotional education so many of us crave.I truly believe in the power of healing. When we heal our wounds, let go of what doesn’t serve us, and embrace transformational self care, we are able live a life of purpose, peace, and connection. As we each step up to do this healing work—through the butterfly effect, —we change the world.In This EpisodeEmotional Badass PatreonEmotional Badass SpotifyEmotional Badass iTunesNikki’s Boundaries Course

Clara Martin medically retired from the US Army with PTSD from military sexual trauma, and chronic migraines. She went to work as a peer counselor/victim advocate at a local nonprofit, and decided that she absolutely didn’t need therapy. Nine months later, after suffering a psychotic breakdown and being 5150’d by her concerned mother and brother, Clara realized that was probably not the best decision she’d ever made.The recovery process was a long and arduous one, aided by an incredibly supportive family and community of friends, a fantastic therapist and psychiatrist, volunteer work in disaster relief with Team Rubicon and on crisis hotlines, and writing - three books are available on Amazon here, and she writes a weekly blog here, and just finished her first graduate course in clinical mental health counseling.In This EpisodeClara’s BooksClara’s Blog

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a Board-Certified Preventive Medicine physician with a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. She is an author, speaker and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC and Family Challenge Camps, and host of Bio-Optimize Summit.After a few years in a general surgery residency in Portland, OR, she decided to forge her career path as a Trauma, Attachment and Addiction Medicine Physician. She believes the healing journey can be accelerated through evidence-based tools and approaches to rewire the nervous system and the effects of chronic stress and trauma on the mind and body. Having both parented children with effects from attachment and trauma issues and then having her own health challenges from chronic stress and traumas, she is intensely invested on finding what actually works practically and how to restore the body to its highest potential for health optimizing the biology.She is the Founder and Director for Family Challenge Camps, a non-profit organization founded in 2011 providing an experiential transformative intensive for families with children with trauma and attachment issues. She now has founded Trauma Healing Accelerated to bring information and personal empowerment through online courses. She hosts summits on how to optimize the biology in those who want the next level to their health and performance. She has an active medical practice in California in Addiction Medicine and Concierge Functional Medicine.In addition to her medical training, she is also a Functional Medicine physician and has training and certifications specifically in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition and genetics for addictions, mental health, and mood and behavioral disorders.Aimie has a number of certifications in various trauma therapies including Instinctual Trauma Response Model (an art trauma therapy), Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine), and NeuroAffective Touch (Dr. Aline LaPierre). Dr. Aimie enjoys bridging the gap between what she sees happening in these trauma therapies and a person’s biology and nervous system.In This EpisodeDr. Aimie’s WebsiteDr. Aimie on YouTube

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Peter M. Bernstein, PhD is the founder and director of the Bernstein Institute. As a coach, mentor, educator and trainer, Peter has almost 50 years of experience providing relief and recovery from trauma and emotional and physical pain. Peter's unique approach utilizes a combination of coaching, mentoring and bodywork to offer hope and healing through transformative resilience.In This EpisodeThe Bernstein InstituteThe Bernstein Institute on FacebookTrauma: Healing the Hidden Epidemic, Peter M. Bernstein, PhDPeter's incredible first interview on the podcast, episode 91 (and then on 269)Peter’s podcast: The Survivor’s Guide To Life

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.I’m very excited to have back Kate Hudgins, Ph.D., TEP, as my guest today as we continue with the third in the series, TSM of Prescriptive roles, TSM Trauma Triangle and post traumatic growthKate continues from her previous interviews as we discuss experiential therapy, and specifically psychodrama. Experiential therapy, as you’ll learn in this interview, involves a certain immediacy from the people involved and demands courage from both the client and therapist, and it has an incredible power to heal.Kate is an inspirational leader and a stellar trainer known worldwide for her innovative model of safe and effective trauma treatment.Recognized as an international expert and author on trauma, Kate brings rigorous clinical training in psychology, psychodrama, and experiential psychotherapy as well as cross-cultural and indigenous learning and her own life experience.Along with Francesca Toscani, M.Ed., TEP, Dr. Kate has developed, refined, and taught the Therapeutic Spiral Model, the healing method for survivors of trauma, in 35 countries and counting. She has been an experiential psychotherapist and trainer for more than 40 years, bringing spontaneity, creativity, and healing to people who have experienced trauma in many settings.In This EpisodeKate’s websiteAbout the Therapeutic Spiral ModelKate on FacebookHealing World Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Model, Kate Hudgins, PhD

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.We continue the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Pat Ogden, PhD, a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute®, an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.In this interview Pat shares her thoughts on how this pandemic, and the trauma associated with it, is impacting us not only on an individual level, but on a global scale, as well. She shares her thoughts 0n the importance of recognizing our body's responses and reactions as a means of regulating our nervous system, when we find ourselves in the center of anxiety.First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org todayPat  is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, a clinician, consultant, international lecturer and trainer, and first author of Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy.  Her second book, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) is a practical guide to integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® into the treatment of trauma and attachment issues.  Dr. Ogden is currently developing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® for children, adolescents and families with colleagues.In This EpisodeSensorimotor PsychotherapySPI COVID resource pageDeb Dana, LCSW

What is The Trauma Healing Circle?The THC is a small (4 person) group healing program led and facilitated by myself, Guy Macpherson, PhD.Over the course of the last several years hosting The Trauma Therapist Podcast I've interviewed hundreds of incredibly skilled and passionate therapists who've dedicated their lives to helping individuals who've been impacted by trauma.From this experience I've been fortunate to learn a heck of a lot.I've learned there are so many trauma treatment modalities out there.I've also learned that one of the most vital elements in the journey of healing is human connection.Intentional, thoughtful, compassionate human connection.This is what The Trauma Circle is all about and I am providing and creating here.This is a program for anyone (whether you're a therapist, coach or not) who would like to heal with the support of others.*Please note: This is not therapy.This is a small group coaching program (4 per group), facilitated by myself, over Zoom, with the goal of beginning the healing process.With the support of others who are beginning their healing journey...we will listen to each otherwe will ask questionswe will be supportive at every turnwe will share ideas and resourcesand most of all--we will be human beings in the presence of one another and connect with each other as we together create an incredible healing circle.We will refrain from offering unsolicited advice and refrain from judgement.The success of this group revolves around each participant's willingness to abide by these guidelines.Who is this for?This is for anyone (you don't have to be a therapist, coach or mental health provider) who's experienced trauma and would like to heal with the support of others.Why a group?There is incredible healing power in joining a group of others with shared experiences.Yes, there will be others who haven't had your exact experience, but meeting with others in this safe space and hearing their stories and learning about what they're doing to help themselves heal, and also hearing of their struggles, too, will let you know that you're not alone, and is also immensely empowering.When will we meet?We will meet Mondays or Tuesdays in August.You choose which group you'd like to join, either the Monday or Tuesday group. (no switching back and forth)Meeting Times:Mondays in AugustAugust 1, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 8, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 15, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 22, 10am-11:30am PSTTuesdays in AugustAugust 2, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 9, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 16, 10am-11:30am PSTAugust 23, 10am-11:30am PSTSundays in AugustAugust 7, 3pm - 4:30 pm PSTAugust 14, 3pm - 4:30 pm PSTAugust 21, 3pm - 4:30 pm PSTAugust 28, 3pm - 4:30 pm PSTWhat is the fee?The fee is $397 which includes the four sessions in August.Learn more at: http://thetraumahealingcircle.com/ 

Debra integrates Physical Medicine applications including modalities, bodywork, movement, and touch into her Somatic Experiencing practice, specializing in early life trauma resolution, head injuries, medical trauma and chronic trauma patterns. She has over 25 years of Somatic Experience practice and has integrated it with many other treatments. Debra is currently on Faculty at Somatic Experiencing International and has assisted Peter Levine in post advanced trainings and has done consultations with many different types of providers from Medical doctors, to Psycho-analysists, MFT’s, counselors to PT’s and teachers, to name a few, helping them integrate Somatic Experiencing into their specialties.Debra has completed certification training in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Masters Degree), Somatic Experiencing, Hellerwork, Acupuncture Detoxification and Addiction (NADA), and is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist (RSME/T) and has been recognized as a Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California.She also is board specialized as a Diplomate in Acupuncture Orthopedics, is a NCCAOM Diplomate (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) and has provided CEU training courses for health care professionals including acupuncturists and massage therapists.In This EpisodeDebra’s websiteSomatic Experiencing International

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, REAT is a leading international expert, writer, and educator in the fields of art therapy, expressive arts therapy, trauma and arts in healthcare.In this interview Cathy brings to our current situation of shelter-in-place and quarantine, a breath of fresh air in the form of authenticity and the suggestion that this experience has presented us with the fact that this is an opportunity for us to learn of different ways to cope.A giant thank-you to my sponsors:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?/Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough./Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online today at: http://sensorimotor.orgCPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Cathy is a psychologist, a Board Certified and Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and has had over 30 years of experience and education in trauma intervention and disaster relief and integrative approaches to health.She is the founder, director and lead faculty member of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, and her most recent book is titled, Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process.In This EpisodeCathy's WebsiteCathy on Youtube

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons. Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations.Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University, completed her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center, and is a past American Psychological Association representative to the United Nations.She has served as a mental health media consultant for numerous print, radio, and television media outlets, including but not limited to the Huffington Post, NPR, CBS, Oxygen, CNN, BET, TV One, Lifetime, and We TV.Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. She has presented at conferences, universities, churches, community centers, schools and prisons throughout the United States as well as in South America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Bryant-Davis is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She leads a community mental health bible study at Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles and lives by words from her mother, Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, who states “God is speaking. My life is God’s vocabulary.”In This EpisodeDr. Therma's WebsiteContact Dr. ThermaConnect with Dr. Therma on Facebook

Christine Forner (B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Registered Social Worker) Began her career early starting as a volunteer at the age of 16 at a crisis line for Teens. She has worked at The Calgary Sexual Assault Centre, Wheatland Crisis Shelter for survivors of domestic violence and in 1998 Christine started her clinical experience at The Calgary Women’s Health Collective.Since 2011, Christine has worked in her own private practice which specializes in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She has over twenty years experience working with individuals with Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Dissociation, Developmental Trauma and Dissociative Disorders, with specialized training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Meditation techniques, Neurofeedback and Havening.Christine is the current clinical supervisor at Waypoints Sexual Assault Centre in Fort McMurry, Alberta and teaches locally and at an international level on the issue of dissociation, complex trauma, and the intersection of dissociation and mindfulness.Christine was the treasurer of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (2011-2012) and was the President of the ISSTD in 2019.As well as being a board member she is also a member of the Conference Committee and for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Christine has spent the last 15 years working on methods of meditation that are affective for persons who have Complex Posttraumatic Disorder and Dissociative Disorders. She is the author of Dissociation, Mindfulness and Creative Meditations: Trauma informed practices to facilitate growth (Routledge, 2017).In This EpisodeChristine's WebsiteDissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative MeditationsContact Dr. Leslie

Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She is an International teacher of psychology and trains health professionals in California, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Europe and starting in China next year.Manuela co-directs and teaches at the Hakomi Institute of California that hosts her trauma training: From Trauma to Dharma. (starts again in April 2016) This training integrates current neuroscience of trauma theory, somatic and mindfulness-based interventions with dharmic teachings and embodied meditation practices.In addition Manuela has trained in various methods of working with trauma (e.g.Somatic Experiencing) and counseled survivors of political oppression, torture and trauma for the past 25 years. Her recent book: 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness. Practical Strategies for Emotional Health and Wellbeing, has been published by by W.W. Norton. (2015)In This EpisodeJohanna's WebsiteConnect with Marci On LinkedinConnect with Leslie on Linkedin

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Today we continue with our series on Managing during the current outbreak with my guest, Dr. Mica Gonzalez.Mica is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Family First Psychotherapy in Oakland, California and he specializes in helping anxious, aggressive, and hyper kids and their stressed out parents.When I queried people about who they wanted to hear from for this series, Mica’s name came up. And when you listen to this interview, you’ll understand why. Mica has an amazing way of articulating concepts about early child development and therapy while at that same time, conveying a sense of groundedness and calm. Perfect for this series!Mica is hosting a free webinar April 8th at 10:30 am PST on Developing resilience in uncertain times.Register for it here. Developing resilience in uncertain times.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsor:TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST.Mica received his doctoral degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and trained in a variety of settings, including a middle school, an adult day treatment facility, and home-visiting early intervention programs. He is trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed approach to early intervention, and has an endorsement as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist from the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health.Mica also provides online early parenting education through his blog and website,The Good Enough Parents.In This EpisodeFamily First PsychotherapyThe Good Enough ParentsArticle by Aisha AhmadMica is hosting a free webinar April 8th at 10:30 am PST on Developing resilience in uncertain times.Register for it here. Developing resilience in uncertain times.

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Today, we continue with the series Managing in The Midst of The Outbreak, with Sharon Salzberg, New York Times Best selling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West.In 1974, Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society at Barre, Massachusetts with Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein.First a giant thank-you to my sponsors:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?/Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough./Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online today at: http://sensorimotor.orgCPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Sharon’s emphasis is on vipassanā (insight) and mettā (loving-kindness) methods, and she’s been leading meditation retreats around the world for over three decades. Her books includeLovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, andReal Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program.In This EpisodeSharon's WebsiteSharon’s books

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Today we continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19.My guest today, Fran Waters is one of those therapists you wish you had: She’s funny, warm, creative and super smart.In this interview we talk about the global impacts of trauma and how to manage during this unprecedented time, as well as explore how the trauma of this experience is impacting individuals and therapists alike.Fran is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of childhood trauma, abuse, and dissociation. As an invited presenter, she has conducted extensive training programs nationally and internationally ranging from a day to 5 days in Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, and North America. She is the author of Healing the Fractured Child: Diagnosis and Treatment of Youth With Dissociation, and past president of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSTD). She is a Fellow of the ISSTD, and received ISSTD's Presidential Award and Cornelia Wilbert Award, the Media Award from American Professional Society on Abuse of Children for her 3 Part DVD on Trauma and Dissociation of Children, and the William Friedrich Memorial Child Sexual Abuse Research, Assessment and/or Treatment Award from Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. She maintains a private practice in Marquette, MI.In This EpisodeFran's WebsiteConnect with Dr. Leslie on FacebookContact Dr. Leslie

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Thema, a repeat guest on this podcast, is a light of hope for all of us. Watch this interview and you’ll feel it.Thema is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons. Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations.Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University, completed her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center, and is a past American Psychological Association representative to the United Nations.She has served as a mental health media consultant for numerous print, radio, and television media outlets, including but not limited to the Huffington Post, NPR, CBS, Oxygen, CNN, BET, TV One, Lifetime, and We TV.Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. She has presented at conferences, universities, churches, community centers, schools and prisons throughout the United States as well as in South America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Bryant-Davis is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She leads a community mental health bible study at Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles and lives by words from her mother, Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, who states “God is speaking. My life is God’s vocabulary.”

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Today my guest is the incomparable Janina Fisher, PhD.This is the third in the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19, (listen to Bruce Perry here and Peter Levine here).When I reached out to the Trauma Therapist | 2.0 community to ask them who they’d like to hear from for this series, Janina’s name (not surprisingly) came up.I’ve been fortunate to have been trained by Janina during my Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 and Level 2 training, and be a member of one of her consultation groups. Her knowledge of trauma is inspiring and her humor is non-stop. She’s incredible.Janina Fisher, PhD, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Instructor at the Trauma Center, an outpatient clinic and research center founded by Bessel van der Kolk.Known for her expertise as both a therapist and consultant, she is also past president of the New England Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation, an EMDR International Association Credit Provider, a faculty member of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, and a former Instructor, Harvard Medical School.Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, Dr. Fisher has been an invited speaker at the Cape Cod Institute, Harvard Medical School Conference Series, the EMDR International Association Annual Conference, University of Wisconsin, University of Westminster in London, the Psychotraumatology Institute of Europe, and the Esalen Institute. Dr. Fisher lectures and teaches nationally and internationally on topics related to the integration of research and treatment and how to introduce these newer trauma treatment paradigms in traditional therapeutic approaches.In This EpisodeJanina's WebsiteHealing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, Janina Fisher, PhD

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Dr. Bruce Perry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist.He is senior fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.In addition to having written more than two hundred scientific articles, Dr. Perry has coauthored with Maia Szalavitz two books for general audiences: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook and Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential — and Endangered.In This EpisodeBruce's website

The world doesn’t seem to be letting up in the level of craziness we’re all experiencing. In the spirit of providing at least a tiny bit of relief and hope this week I’m republishing this series I did with these amazing guests on the topic of “Managing in The Midst of The Pandemic.Today my guest is Dr. Peter A. Levine.Peter received his PhD in medical biophysics from the University of California in Berkeley and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing® method. Peter’s original contribution to the field of Body-Psychotherapy was honored in 2010 when he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP). That same year he also received the honorary Reis Davis Chair in Child Psychiatry for his innovative contribution to therapy for children and adolescents.In This EpisodeSomatic Experiencing InstituteBooks by Peter LevineBrother Richard Hendrick (read his poem, Lockdown, here)

Dr. Laura is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Tennessee, Professor of Psychology, and an Approved Supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).She has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and recently completed her PhD in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University with her research focusing on the experience of living in a healing body after sexualized violence and trauma.In 2019 while in the process of her own healing journey, Dr. Laura co-founded the Religious Trauma Institute with the hope of educating clinicians, coaches, and other healers as well as advocating for victims of religious trauma. In 2021 Dr. Laura founded the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery in 2021.In This EpisodePeter Levine, PhDJanina Fisher, PhD

This was an intense one for me. Stephen offered to do a “session” with me that quickly became very intense and powerful. I’ve experienced this on a few occasions as I’ve done the podcast. One time it was with Gabor Mate, and another time it was with Richard Schwartz. This experience for me was very timely, and thought provoking. I hope you enjoy it.Stephen Gyllenhaal is the founder of the Identity Development Institute whose mission is to grow a community of practitioners, researchers, and educators who are Early Trauma-informed across North America.Wounds from conception through pre-verbal development are a major cause of life-long challenges. Getting to the core of the matter allows these Early Traumas to be processed and opens space for each of us to live with more authenticity, power, and creativity.Stephen trained with Dr. Franz Ruppert and Marta Thorsheim in Oslo and Munich and facilitates ID sessions in North America as well as trains ID facilitators based on the IoPT method. He is a proud father and grandfather.For over 50 years Stephen has pursued two careers: 1) as an award-winning director of over 60 films and TV shows, including Losing Isaiah, Waterland, Homegrown, Twin Peaks, Rectify, Billions and Bosch; 2) as a “professional patient,” trying to gain clarity about his own personal issues through some form of therapy, analysis or 12 Step Program, including Cognitive Behavioral, Alderian, Attachment, Gestalt, Integrative, Jungian, Marriage and Family, Freudian and Kleinian Psychoanalysis, MPD (DID), Alanon, ACoA, SLAA and DA.He holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and sees himself as a fellow traveler with whomever shares the iD process with him, in either groups or in private sessions.He has come to understand that the iD process is the most powerful psychological tool he has had the privilege to encounter and is committed to making it available to everyone in North America no matter their life circumstance or personal issues.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, received her BA in biochemistry from Wesleyan University, a DDS from Columbia, and an MSW from Fordham University. She is a certified psychoanalyst and AEDP psychotherapist and supervisor. She is also the co-developed of the Emotions Education 101 Turnkey Curriculum and Emotions Education 101 8-week class on Zoom. Hilary is passionate about taking the complex world of emotions and making them easy to understand and work with for greater peace, calm and confidence. She is the developer of the Change Triangle tool for emotional health. She is also the author of the award-winning self-help book on emotions called, "It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self" (Random House & Penguin UK). She has published articles in The New York Times, TIME, Oprah, Salon, and professional journals. Hilary’s blog on emotions and how to use them for wellbeing is read worldwide.In This EpisodeFor more FREE resources on emotions and emotional health, visit Hilary’s website at Hilaryjacobshendel.com.Hilary on FacebookHilary on TwitterHilary on InstagramThe Change Triangle Youtube Channelhttps://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/emotions-education-101Order It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House, 2018)

Louise Braun Frank is incredible. I had a pretty hard time interviewing her and not crying. Her story is tragic, there is no doubt about it. How she dealt with it and how she continued on her journey of life, though, is nothing short of inspiring.Louise’s children Joshua and Leah were both diagnosed with a rare progressive terminal disease. Over the course of their short lives, they lost their abilities to walk, see, and manage their personal care. Louise founded the Joy Thru Tears Foundation in 2021. Joy Thru Tears is passionate about honoring the love, dedication and tireless commitment caregivers provide to whomever they assist. Its mission is to offer a gift of self-care that will refresh, renew and rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit.In This EpisodeJoy Thru Tears FoundationThe Gift of Great Sorrow; a journey through pain to purpose, Louise Braun FrankI’ll Push You,

I'm thrilled to have the Kavanagh sisters back. These three women are an inspiring and powerful voice of hope, compassion and resilience. And they have an incredible sense of humor! I love them!In their own words:"We are three sisters born into a large family of ten children in the late-1950’s early 1960’s in a disadvantaged area of Dublin, where our father sexually abused us daily from age three or four right up to our late teens. In 1989, we made the decision to bring charges against our father and, in 1990; the Irish State took a successful case against him. He was convicted and sentenced to a term of seven years and was released having served five.In 1992 we took part in a ground-breaking RTE documentary series entitled Tuesday File, Silent Scream (produced by Moya Doherty). Up to that point, RTE programs on child abuse always had the interviewee’s face hidden and voices distorted, but we openly volunteered to share our story and despite the attempted injunction by our imprisoned father, the documentary was aired on RTE in October 1992. The program won a Jacobs Award in 1992 and early the next year we were nominated for the Harvey’s/ Sunday Independent Irish Women of the Year. This program also went on to be used as a training tool for professionals dealing with abuse victims and won the US National Women’s Studies Association Award in 1994.In September 2011 the book of our childhood experience entitled ‘Click, Click’ was published by the Hachette Book Group and went straight to number one in the Irish non-fiction bestseller list. In 2020 it was re-published under a new title ‘Our Father’s Secret’ in the UK by the Orion Publishing Group. The book has been described as “a powerful, emotional and sometimes harrowing story of childhood sexual abuse.”I'm thrilled to have the Kavanagh sisters back. These three women are an inspiring and powerful voice of hope, compassion and resilience. And they have an incredible sense of humor! I love them!In This EpisodeThe Kavanagh Sisters' WebsiteWhy Go Back?, Paula Kavanagh, Joyce Kavanagh, June KavanaghClick, Click, Paula Kavanagh, Joyce Kavanagh, June KavanaghThe Kavanagh Sisters’ PodcastThe Kavanagh Sisters on FacebookNeale Diamond WalshGary ZukovOprah

Shanta N. Kanukollu (a.k.a “Dr. K”) has over a decade of clinical experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds in the forensic and medical settings. She attended the University of Michigan for graduate school, where she received her dual doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Women's Studies. She currently has her own private practice in downtown Chicago where she provides psychotherapy to adults from diverse backgrounds. Dr. K also provides education and outreach regarding mental health outcomes in ethnic minority communities, with a particular focus on the South Asian population, through her writing and professional speaking engagements across the country.In This EpisodeDr. Kanukollu’s WebsiteShanta on Instagram: snk_therapy

Anne DePrince is a psychologist, distinguished university professor, and expert in intimate violence who believes change is possible. She invites you to discover your self-interest in working together to end violence against women and girls.Anne has worked closely with victim service providers, police, prosecutors, and policy makers over more than two decades of research. An internationally recognized expert in violence against women, Anne studies the impact of multiple forms of violence against women – sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, adolescent dating violence – on a range of outcomes, from health and economic wellbeing to education and safety. The U.S. Department of Justice recognized her contributions to the nation’s understanding of crime victims with the Vision 21 Crime Victims Research Award.A clinical psychologist and community-engaged researcher, Anne is a champion for the importance of community-university collaboration for public problem solving. She directed the University of Denver’s Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship and Learning for 10 years. Today, she serves as Associate Vice Provost of Public Good Strategy and Research.In This Episode Anne’s websiteEvery 90 Seconds

Get ready for this episode! Lauren Dollie Duke is a force within the yoga, trauma and healing community. She’s a writer, educator, entrepreneur, and community activist. She’s taught thousands of yoga students over the last 15 years, led dozens of international retreats, and continues to push the edge between yoga, mental health, and trauma.She founded a one-of-a-kind community center and yoga studio in Encinitas, California. In a sea of corporate yoga, where most independent studios don't survive, she created a thriving community, teaching and hosting a variety of sold-out yoga classes, educational seminars, and writing workshops. She devotes her time to helping educate people on the anatomy of trauma and how those experiences are woven into the tapestry of our lives. She has studied with the world’s leading traumatologists: Bessel van der Kolk, Peter A. Levine, Gabor Mate, and Stephen Porges. Lauren's book, Sh!thouse: A Memoir, was published in January, 2022! You can purchase it through any major book retailer.In This EpisodeSh!thouse: A MemoirLauren’s websiteLauren on Instagram: dollieduke83Gather EncinatesWaking The Tiger, Peter Levine, PhDKimerly Ann Johnson

Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-five years.Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disasters.Real stories and practical tools shed light on how to let go of the shame, guilt, anger, and despair after a traumatic experience.An updated paperback of Thriving After Trauma released worldwide in October of 2021.Botwin has conducted Keynote presentations for Advanced Recovery Systems, Stockton University, Rutgers University, Monte Nido Eating Disorders Center, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Organization, Hoftstra University, Advanced Recovery Systems, Stockton University and Bay Path University. Botwin has given expert on-air commentary on breaking stories related to trauma (Covid-19) on a variety of international media outlets; including, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning NBC News Now with Dr. John Torres, NBC Stay Tuned, ABC News, CBS News, MSNBC Live, CTV News, CP-24 News, CNN, Newsy, Sports Illustrated, Prevention Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, Bored Panda, Parade Magazine, Parents Magazine, Newsbreak, Greatist, The Associated Press, Philadelphia Magazine and Radio Europe. Botwin is a featured blogger trauma and Covid fallout for Psychology Today Magazine.She co-hosts the podcast Warrior Women Speak with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina. She has also published feature articles in Thrive Global, Medium, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Toronto Star. Botwin has dedicated her life’s work to helping survivors after living through years of childhood abuse and multiple traumas in her early adulthood.In This EpisodeShari’s websiteThriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing

Raymond Rodriguez is a Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in clinical practice. He received his social work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work where he now teaches as a part of their adjunct faculty. His clinical interests include family therapy, trauma-informed care, immigration, anti-oppression and diversity, LGBTQ empowerment, spirituality, working with marginalized communities, and community-based mental health.In the last ten years Raymond has specialized in trauma therapy, assisting clients with complex psychological trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) and has extensive training and practice in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family systems therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Therapy, and Theraplay. He is currently on faculty with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. In addition to clinical social work he is an interfaith minister and spirituality is an integral part of his life and my work.“I formerly served as a counselor faculty at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York and worked in several community-based mental health clinics around New York City. I am currently on faculty with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute; The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in the Trauma Studies Program and the Families and Couples Treatment Services (FACTS); and the Integrative Trauma Certificate Program of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies. I am also an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work and at Smith College School of Social Work. I formerly served on the Executive Committee of The Trauma Studies Program of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, on the Board of the National Association of Puertorrican and Hispanic Social Workers and on the Board of the No More Fear Foundation. I live in the Bronx with my partner and our son.”In This EpisodeRaymond’s websiteSensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

Nick Arnett, author of the Stress Management and Crisis Response pocket guide and his most recent book, Stress into Strength: Resilience Routines for Warriors, Wimps and Everyone in Between(HarperCollins Leadership, 2021), is a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and resilience leader and instructor, fire chaplain, wildland firefighter/EMT with Spring Valley Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service, and former paramedic with experience in domestic and international disaster response in medical, communications, crisis intervention and chaplain roles.This is not another “how to lower your stress” site. It is not about avoiding stress or how to “get over” or “move on” from trauma or grief. It is about performing your best while challenged. It is an invitation to seek balance and connections rather than one-dimensional fixes. If we grimly regard an experience as a horror to be buried and forgotten, we’ll never find or make meaning. If we ignore trauma and pretend that life is all unicorns and sunshine, we’ll discover, sooner or later, that our brains, bodies and souls are holding onto the pain anyway.He has led hundreds of crisis intervention responses with the Bay Area CISM Team for schools, the public and first responder agencies, including as a contractor for CAL FIRE. He is a member of the California Fire Chaplain Association, the executive board of the California Peer Support Association, the leadership of CADRE and the Contra Costa County Public Safety Support Association. He received a Volunteer of the Year award from the Santa Clara County Emergency Managers Association in 2012 and the Crystal Bowl Award for community service from the Junior League of San Jose in 2019.In This EpisodeNick’s website

Emily Bernath has a passion for reaching out to women and guiding them to living out an identity rooted in truth. After being a rape survivor, Emily found her life quickly turn away from having everything she thought she wanted and towards feelings of both hopelessness and worthlessness. It was during that time, and being open about her experience, that it became apparent to her just how many other people experience those same feelings and so easily allow things that aren’t true about them define them.Her writing career began from a passion of wanting to shift the culture in how we view other people. There is no one on this earth who God doesn’t love and value dearly, and he calls us to see them in the same way. Emily rediscovered a relationship with God because someone made the effort to value her and lead her back to Christ and his love for us. She has since made it a commitment to do the same for as many people as possible.In This EpisodeEmily’s books Emily on Instagram

Lou Lebentz has spent nearly twenty years of her life as a therapist and has done a lot of work in the areas of addiction, eating disorders and trauma. She is currently in the process of writing an online program for people who have experienced trauma, mostly because, as she says “I don’t believe there are enough affordable options out there and trauma is an area that’s all too apparent in today’s society.”Lou wants to help in this area because after much training and development, she believes she has some valuable insights both personally and professionally to share, and her long term hope is that some of them may be helpful on a wider scale.My passion has always been to give some of the tools I’ve learnt during my near two decades as a clinician and self explorer to other people to help them on their path. My own journey of recovery from mental health issues, addiction and childhood trauma was character building and has given me a fair bit of knowledge and personal experience to impart.Having been there myself, my joy is in helping others to release their “old stuff” and dissolve the blocks and limiting beliefs, often taken on during their childhood or teenage years that are holding them back.In This EpisodeLou’s websiteTrauma ThriversNLPThe Invisible Lion: Flatpack Instructions For Life, Benjamin FrySolutions To Trauma ebook, Lou Lebentz

I believe…that 80% of mental health issues are the result of unresolved trauma trapped in the body. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. I believe that when an individual can find safety in themselves, they develop a more meaningful relationship with themselves and with others.A world with less trauma…is a world with more connection. It is a world in which each interaction is more meaningful and vital. A world with less trauma is a world with more freedom.Ilene is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and completed a 3-year training with the Somatic Experiencing Institute founded by Peter Levine. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the GROW Training Institute, Inc. and holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. Ilene has passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) qualifying her for licensure in Arizona.Ilene’s work is rooted in the principles of Somatic Experiencing (SE) and attachment theory. Her training in trauma healing provides the foundation to help clients resolve trauma symptoms and relieve chronic stress and pain in the body.In This EpisodeIlene’s websiteMoving Beyond Trauma, Ilene SmithIn An Unspoken Voice, Peter LevineThe Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van der Kolk

Dr. Albert Wong is the Director of Somatic Psychology at JFK University and a leading clinician and educator in the field of somatics. A Marshall Scholar educated at Princeton and Oxford, Dr. Wong has been honored for his work in psychotherapy by The Northern California Community for Emotion Focused Therapy, the American Psychological Association Psychoanalytic Division, and the Yale Psychoanalytic Research Training Program. In the 1990s, he served as residential staff at the Esalen Institute for five years and has been featured on PBS, in Time Magazine, and the book The American Soul Rush. His work has been published in titles ranging from the scientific journal Biological Cybernetics to the book anthology Radical Spirit. One of his film projects, Step One Breathe, was named Best Drama at the Maryville Film Festival. He is the founder and CEO of the online educational website, Somatopia.He recently presented a workshop at the International Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy entitled Many Dances, One Rhythm: A Somatic Exploration of Gestalt-Based Movement Practices, as well as the International Expressive Arts Association Conference.In This EpisodeAlbert’s websiteSomatopiaThe Trauma Certificate ProgramAlbert’s email: [email protected] InstituteOmega InstituteKripalu Center For Yoga & Health

Today it's about trusting, honoring and loving who we are. Simply, and yet why has it taken me so long to do these things?!!

Marti Smith, OTR/L is an occupational therapist who specializes in somatosensory activity recommendations. She has worked closely with Dr. Bruce Perry and the Trust Based Relational Intervention educators since 2010 to instruct organizations on how trauma impacts the sensory systems. She created a web-based assessment tool (KALMAR) based on the NMT model that provides free activity recommendations based on behaviors reported by the caregivers. Her recent book, The Connected Therapist: Relating Through the Senses is a must-have resource for understanding how to rehabilitate sensory systems impacted by trauma. She resides in Austin, Texas and sees clients at Simple Sparrow Care Farm, where they provide animal and farm assisted treatment for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.In This EpisodeCreative Therapies WebsiteMarconi Union, WeightlessHeart and Brain, Nick SeeluckYour At seriesBelly Button book, Sandra Boyton

Get ready for this episode! Lauren Dollie Duke is a force within the yoga, trauma and healing community. She’s a writer, educator, entrepreneur, and community activist. She’s taught thousands of yoga students over the last 15 years, led dozens of international retreats, and continues to push the edge between yoga, mental health, and trauma.She founded a one-of-a-kind community center and yoga studio in Encinitas, California. In a sea of corporate yoga, where most independent studios don't survive, she created a thriving community, teaching and hosting a variety of sold-out yoga classes, educational seminars, and writing workshops. She devotes her time to helping educate people on the anatomy of trauma and how those experiences are woven into the tapestry of our lives. She has studied with the world’s leading traumatologists: Bessel van der Kolk, Peter A. Levine, Gabor Mate, and Stephen Porges. Lauren's book, Sh!thouse: A Memoir, was published in January, 2022! You can purchase it through any major book retailer.In This EpisodeSh!thouse: A MemoirLauren’s websiteLauren on Instagram: dollieduke83Gather EncinatesWaking The Tiger, Peter Levine, PhDKimerly Ann Johnson

Melanie Salmon is a medical doctor, gestalt psychotherapist, trauma specialist and teacher, and she’s committed her life to the exploration and practice of healing.During her 40-years in medicine, Melanie became increasingly frustrated with the limited ability for pharmaceutical drugs to treat the cause of health issues including psycho-emotional conditions in her patients. To Melanie, it became clear that these problems were related to a dysfunctional nervous system caused by unresolved and unhealed trauma. This understanding led her to leave medicine to seek out a better way.In 2008 she found it. Combining the best from many modalities including Gestalt psychotherapy, neuroscience, and epigenetics – drawing inspiration from both the traditional and modern – Dr Salmon created Quantum Energy Coaching (QEC), revolutionizing the way we approach healing. A simple, yet profoundly effective method that works with the subconscious mind, QEC is a clinically usable tool that heals the effects of past trauma and changes limiting beliefs rapidly and safely.In This EpisodeDr. Salmon’s website

Sasha is the loving father of 3 boys ages 22, 18, and 12. Sasha says that his children have taught him much more about therapy than he ever learned in any psychology class.He started sitting therapeutically with people 25 years ago. In the early days he used muscle testing, flower remedies and guidance from the spirit world to support people wanting better health.Over the first 15 years of his practice, he observed that some people got better but many people were not getting much better at all.For 25 years he searched for the roots of suffering and disease. Over those years he studied Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, energy healing, among other modalities, and he explored and practiced a multitude of spiritual paths7 years ago, he became a Relational Somatic Therapist through Mariah Moser's Relational Somatic Therapy course, Opening to Grace, and between that and parenting, he is thrilled to claim that he has found the Holy Grail of healing. Most of what he practices and teaches he did not learn through school, rather, he learned it through sitting with people, in the trenches for 25 years, not knowing what he was doing, but sitting there with an earnest desire to get to the bottom of it!Now he trains therapists, facilitates retreats, and has a thriving private practice in Kaslo BC.In This EpisodeHold on to your kids, Gabor MateSharon Stanley’s bookSasha’s Physiology of Trauma class

Sarah Salter Kelly is the author of the book, Trauma as Medicine, in which she shares her experience of her mother’s brutal kidnapping and homicide as a template to support others in moving into the underworld territory of trauma.She offers foundational teachings to guide individuals in trusting that not only do they have the right life experiences, they also have the resources within themselves to address them and transform them.Years of training in spiritual healing and personal growth, as well as a focus on earth based traditions, enable Sarah to present a guide to freedom, compassion and authentic forgiveness. She provides a path in the very life lessons which lie before us: those found at the heart of our trauma.In This EpisodeSarah’s websiteSarah’s book trailerThe Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World, by Desmond Tutu

Dr. Cameron Froude is the founder of Bliss In Being, a healthcare company that provides psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples, and families recovering from chronic stress and trauma. Dr. Froude earned a PhD in human development and family studies at the University of Connecticut and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Family Medicine Education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Froude is an EMDR certified, licensed therapist and clinical supervisor. She has over 10 years of experience helping trauma survivors tap into their resilience and thrive in all areas of their life. If you are interested in working with Dr. Froude, you can learn more about www.blissinbeing.comIn This EpisodeDr. Cammy’s websiteDr. Cammy on Instagram

Deborah L. Korn, PsyD maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MA, is an adjunct training faculty member at Bessel van der Kolk's Trauma Research Foundation, and is a senior faculty member at the EMDR Institute. Dr. Korn has authored or coauthored numerous articles and chapters focused on EMDR therapy, including comprehensive reviews of EMDR applications with Complex PTSD.She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research.She presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. her new book about EMDR therapy--Every Memory Deserves Respect—co-authored with Michael Baldwin and written for the layperson—is now available in bookstores and online.In This EpisodeDeborah's website Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal, Michael Baldwin, Deborah KornDeborah’s email: [email protected]

Harry Zeit MD, who last joined me on episode 416, currently works full-time practicing trauma therapy and psychotherapy. He is certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy, completing the final level of training in 2013, and he's a pretty incredibly inspiring individual!Harry previously worked as an American board-certified emergency physician in Cambridge and Toronto, Ontario, between 1983 and 2005.Harry is active in the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada and held the position of education chairman of the OMA Section in Primary Mental Health Care/GP Psychotherapy between 2011 and 2016.He created the Caring for Self while Caring for Others Series to meet what he perceived to be a growing need for the medical profession to face challenges around unremitting stress and burnout, and to differentiate these physiology-driven processes from a mental health model which favored treating burnout as anxiety or depression.Harry is an advocate for trauma-informed and humane medical and mental health care. He is passionate about teaching and about cultivating the healing potential of traditional modalities integrated with newer somatic and neuroscience informed models.In This EpisodeHarry’s Website

Dafna is an international trainer and supervisor for practitioners who work with children and families. She is a certified trainer and supervisor/consultant in both Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Dafna’s expertise is drawn from 25 years of working with families with attachment in many settings: at-risk after school programs, therapeutic foster care, in-home crisis stabilization, residential care and private practice. Dafna’s style, whether as a therapist or teacher, is combining the light-hearted with the profound by bringing a playful, intense and passionate presence to every encounter. She is as likely to break out into song as engage in serious intellectual discourse.In This EpisodeDafna’s websiteDafna on FacebookPhyllis BoothDaniel Hughes

Brock is founder of Trauma Treatment International & a consultant Clinical Psychologist. He has over 15 years experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of trauma survivors and has assisted in the development and implementation of comprehensive services for trauma survivors internationally. In addition he is also an advisory to several NGOs on self-care and prevention of burnout strategies for staff who work with traumatised populations.Brock has provided expert witness in several high profile human rights violation cases in the UK and International courts. He is an approved expert for the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative hosted by the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office and an elected board member of the U.K. Psychological Trauma Society.In This EpisodeTrauma Treatment International

I'm not smart enough. I'm not good enough. There's no way I could do that, or that. No one's going to believe me. I've stuggled with all of these thoughts and beliefs and more. In this episode I share a bit about my own up and down and winding journey and how the podcast and interviewing my incredible guests has inspired me to not only keep going, but to believe in myself.

Dr Alice Kerby specializes in Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy and Recovery Coaching. She holds a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is an expert in movement and working with the nervous system and body to unwind past patterns of trauma and chronic stress. Dr Alice helps her clients and students to gently touch into past trauma patterns that are stored in the body. This leads to restored resiliency in the nervous system, offering a greater ability to make choices from a place of one’s essential self. As a sober woman, she is passionate about bringing these tools to women in recovery to facilitate an engaged life that is hallmarked by ease.She is an avid outdoors woman and adventurer, and is the creator and founder of The Sober Girls Hiking and Adventure Club. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Somatic Experiencing International, She Recovers, the annual Women for Sobriety Conference, The Amazon Corporation and The Holistic Immunity Summit. She is a teacher, clinician, freelance writer, lover of nature, and adventurer living in San Diego, California.In This EpisodeKerbyMethodConsulting.comhttps://www.kerbymethod.com/Beyond the Pink Cloud Podcast

Nikki is a Professional Psychotherapist, International Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Host of the podcast, Emotional Badass: Where Moxie Meets Mindful. In 2017, she launched the podcast to spread healing, empowerment, and hope to Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), empaths, survivors, and seekers all over the world. Drawing from her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood abuse and the years she’s spent as a psychotherapist and life coach, she mindfully designed the show to be the emotional education so many of us crave.I truly believe in the power of healing. When we heal our wounds, let go of what doesn’t serve us, and embrace transformational self care, we are able live a life of purpose, peace, and connection. As we each step up to do this healing work—through the butterfly effect, —we change the world.In This EpisodeEmotional Badass PatreonEmotional Badass SpotifyEmotional Badass iTunesNikki Eisenhauer (courses, work with her…)

Dr. Hillary McBride is a registered psychologist, a researcher, and podcaster, with expertise that includes working with trauma, trauma therapies, and embodiment, at the intersection of spirituality and mental health.Her first book, Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are, was published in 2017; she was the senior editor of the textbook Embodiment and Eating Disorders: Theory, Research, Prevention, and Treatment, which was published in 2018.Her most recent book The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding wholeness, healing and connection through embodied living came out in the fall of 2021.The book offers a compassionate, healthy, and holistic perspective on embodied living. Weaving together illuminating research, stories from Dr. McBride’s work as a therapist, and deeply personal narratives of healing from a life-threatening eating disorder, a near-fatal car accident, and chronic pain.She has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, and the Canadian Psychological Association for her research and clinical work. In addition to being a teaching faculty at the University of British Columbia, she is an ambassador for Sanctuary Mental Health, and the host of CBC's award winning podcast Other People's Problems. Hillary makes her home in the pacific northwest in British Columbia, Canada.In This EpisodeHillary’s website

Mahshid Fashandi Hager returns!Mahshid joined me previously on episode 485 of the podcast.She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in San Diego, California. Her professional life includes providing therapeutic services to clients from all walks of life, volunteering for non-profit organizations in San Diego that offer resources to new, incoming refugees, and attending Somatic Experiencing training modules in various capacities and supporting SE students.Originally from Tehran, Iran, Mahshid is the author of the short story No Way Back and the playwright of the same titled solo-show, in which she details the harrowing journey of her family’s escape from Iran to Turkey and eventually to Germany. The play was produced by Roustabout’s Theater Company in San Diego and was streamed for viewing in the Fall of 2020. Writing has become a passion and a significant part of Mahshid’s trauma healing journey. She enjoys engaging in the creative process with other writers and artists, which can include helping them overcome any blocks that may be present due to past trauma.Mahshid is currently a faculty track candidate at Somatic Experiencing International. She is looking forward to bringing this naturalistic modality to a wide range of helping practitioners.Mahshid lives in San Diego, California with her husband and two sons. In her free time she enjoys hiking, live music and travel.In This EpisodeMahshid’s websiteNo Way Back - the showMahshid’s book. Shaking the Tree: brazen. short. memoir. Mahshid on FacebookMahshid on Twitter: @mahshid_hager

Before becoming a specialist in organizational stress and trauma-exposed work, Françoise worked as a front-line mental health provider in a variety of complex settings including providing employee assistance to members of the Canadian Military. Over the last 25 years she has worked with law enforcement, military personnel, health care, child welfare, social services, addiction support, education and other professionals in need of psychological support.As the child of two French-Canadian educators, Françoise spent her early years in Nunavik in Arctic Quebec. Growing up in the Arctic had a powerful impact on her view of the world and shaped her social justice lens towards exploring the potentially negative impact of provider impairment, burnout and empathic strain on all members of a community.Françoise is Executive Director of TEND, whose aim is to offer consulting and training to professionals on topics related to secondary trauma, empathic strain, burnout and organizational health. Françoise is a Registered Psychotherapist and a subject matter expert on topics related to empathic strain and secondary trauma.TEND’s program has grown in size and scope since its early inception and TEND is now present across North America offering training and consulting to a wide variety of workplaces. Françoise has worked with the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Police, Cirque du Soleil, the Chief Coroner’s Office and many other organizations who do high stress exposed work.Françoise Mathieu is now a sought-after speaker and educator in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. In the words of some of her audience members, her presentations are “eye opening”, “validating”, and “life changing”.One of her best qualities is the ability to impart valuable information in a way that resonates – with everyone. Mental health can be a sensitive subject laced with the issues of stigma and embarrassment, but Françoise’s sense of humour, and her stories, help engage even the most challenging groups.Françoise is a TedX speaker and is one of the founding members of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium. She is also the author of “The Compassion Fatigue Workbook” which was published by Routledge in 2012 as well as several articles and publications.In This EpisodeFrancoise’s website 

Fellonte Misher, Co-Founder and Program DirectorFellonte Misher has supported young men in his community to consider life outside of gangs for many years. He is a third grade teacher at Tubman Elementary School and is an athlete who is dedicated to physical health and reflection. Fellonte is a Washington DC Native who spent four years playing collegiate football at Old Dominion University and then went on to play professionally in Ancona, Italy and in Krakow, Poland. Through In The Streets, he will continue to interrupt the community norms that dissuade young black men from believing that college is a possibility. Fellonte’s goal is to make the young people in his community feel a sense of opportunity to build their life somewhere other than in the streets.As of now, black men are regularly shot and killed in this community due to gang violence that results from the lack of economic opportunity and the lack of emotional support and consistent role models available to these young men. Fellonte is a big brother to so many members of the community.Sangeeta Prasad, MEd, PsyD, Co-Founder and Director of TrainingSangeeta Prasad is a psychologist who engages in long term family work in a mixed income practice. She is an adjunct Professor at The George Washington University’s Human Services and Social Justice program. Her areas of experience include early intervention to prevent the continuation of transgenerational trauma in families, addressing racism in clinical practice and in dialogue spaces, and cultural training focused on adapting psychological practice to meet the actual needs of minority communities.In This EpisodeWashington Post articleIn The Streets

Cornelia Elbrecht BA. MA. (Art Ed), AThR, SEP, is the founder and director of the Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy. She has more than 40 years of experience as an art therapist and is a Somatic Experiencing trauma therapist (SEP). She has studied at the School for Initiatic Art Therapy in Germany, as well as Jungian and Gestalt therapy, Bioenergetics and bodywork.  She has lectured in Art Therapy at RMIT, Melbourne. Cornelia is a registered professional member and accredited supervisor of ANZACATA, the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Art Therapy Association and IEATA International Expressive Arts Therapies Association. Cornelia gives courses and individual sessions internationally, throughout Australia and in private practice at Claerwen Retreat in Apollo Bay, Australia. She has published 4 books on Sensorimotor Art Therapy.In This EpisodeSensorimotor Art Therapy Website

Shannon Moroney is the author of two bestselling memoirs: Through the Glass and Out of the Shadows. She is an internationally recognized advocate of restorative justice and travels extensively--in person and virtually--to lead transformative forgiveness workshops and retreatsfor people and communities overcoming trauma, and to keynote justice and mental health conferences. She is a registered social worker and trauma therapist specializing in treating survivors of sexual assault and trafficking, and the family members of people who offend. Shannon is the clinical director of Shannon Moroney and Associates, "supporting your journey to post-traumatic growth", and creator of the Heal for Real Foundation. She lives in Toronto with her twin daughters.Book Summary:Whether what happened was “Big T” trauma or “little t” trauma, whether you were hurt or did the hurting, you can make peace with the past. Bestselling author Shannon Moroney— a mental health expert, restorative justice advocate and trauma survivor—walks you through aproven curriculum that has helped thousands on the life-changing journey to forgiveness and achieve post-traumatic growth. Along the way, you’ll also gain insight from the forgiveness journeys of incredible individuals—including Shannon’s own path toward forgiveness, followingviolent crimes committed by her first husband. Through hands-on activities, provocative writing prompts, reflections and inspirational stories and quotes, you’ll be guided to define what forgiveness means (and doesn’t mean) to you and gain practical strategies that will help youoffer and receive it. Above all, you’ll be supported and empowered as you bring forgiveness into your life in a way that’s right for you.In This EpisodeShannon’s Website

Dr. Michael Gaskell is a veteran principal in New Jersey and currently the Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick.Michael has been actively writing about highly relevant solutions to problems in educational leadership since 2018.His second book, Leading Schools Through Trauma was just published in September of 2021 with Routledge’s imprint, Eye on Education, after his first book published last fall, Microstrategy MagicHe models the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program.An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 2 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including Education Post, eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech and ASCD Smartbrief, and has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times Mike presents at national conferences, including the Learning and the Brain conference November, 2021. Mike has published two books: Leading Schools Through Trauma and Microstrategy Magic. Dr. Gaskell works tirelessly to support instructional excellence and student success, for his school community, and most importantly, for the wellness and equity of all children.In This EpisodeMichael on TwitterMichael on LinkedInMichael on InstagramMichael’s emailMichael’s websiteDeep Work, Cal NewportI am also presenting on this topic at the Learning and the Brain national conference this November: https://www.learningandthebrain.com/education-speakers/Michael-Gaskell

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director, & Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress.We are committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region.Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado.Before becoming a mental health provider, Doreen worked at the Salvation Army Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program as Residential Manager, Case Manager, and Rape Crisis Advocate.She worked as a Residential Manager at the Federal Funded Job Corps and was a Crisis Hotline Worker for New York State Crisis Hotline. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human Trafficking, Building Better Communication and Resiliency in Agency Settings.In This [email protected]

For more than 22 years, Amrita Subramanian has dedicated her career to helping organizations thrive in the midst of crisis. She is also a trailblazer in the field of post-disruptive growth as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Lecturer at the Wharton School of Business. As an Author, Speaker and Executive Coach, Amrita is on a mission to reach the masses with her message of intentional growth and hope.Amrita's life has been shaped by continuous growth from trauma. As a little child, she was abandoned in a convent to grow up with other children like her. The trauma and abuse she endured resulted in selective mutism until she was 11 years old, among other things. Today, Amrita can see how such painful episodes throughout her life taught her to grow and now fuels her passion to help others.Currently, Amrita teaches at University of Pennsylvania. Her contribution as an educator is around sense-making of paradoxes in organizations; inter-group dynamics in complex organizations; inter-generational workforce productivity; storytelling by leaders and negotiators; and designing strategy based on intercultural norms, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. As a consultant and an executive coach, she partners with clients to bring sustainable solutions to solve future problems by harnessing the collective intelligence inside and outside the organization.In This EpisodeGrow Beyond Pain StudyAmrita at Wharton Shattered Assumptions (Towards a New Psychology of Trauma), Ronnie Janoff-Bulman

Cindy Benezra was born in Arizona into a Mexican and German family with strong values and traditions. Despite what looked like an upstanding family, she faced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse inside her home. As an American living abroad for most of her upbringing, she found hope and healing through travel, friendship and inner strength.In Cindy’s memoir, Under the Orange Blossoms, she shares her story of finding hope in the darkest times in life. Cindy inspires those around her with practical tools and genuine joy for life to overcome the most difficult trials. She now resides in the greater Seattle area with her husband and four children. She’s a philanthropist, an advocate for sexual abuse survivors, and owns a luxury event company with her eldest daughter.In This EpisodeCindy’s WebsiteCindy on FacebookCindy’s Book

Paula Fontenelle, MA, was a journalist and a published author in Brazil when her father took his life in 2005. Her search for meaning in the face of this tragedy led her to make a radical career change. Today she is a psychotherapist with a Masters's degree in Clinical Mental Health and a deep dedication to reducing the enduring cultural stigma surrounding suicide. She is the author of Understanding Suicide: Living with Loss. Paths to Prevention, which was a finalist for the Brazilian Book Award. Paula also hosts the podcast and YouTube channel "Understand Suicide," where she interviews individuals touched by suicide, mental health professionals, and specialists.In This EpisodePaul’s websitecPaula’s BooksPaula’s PodcastPaula on LinkedInPaula’s course: How to help suicidal peopleThe Suicidal Mind Revised ed. Edition, Edwin S. Shneidman

Gabrielle Bernstein is incredible. I have to say that this interview with her is one of my favorites because this woman exudes passion and authenticity and the desire to use her experiences to help and guide and inspire others. Gabby is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back as well as Miracles Now, Spirit Junkie, and Judgment Detox.She was featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader” and the New York Times named her “a new role model.” She appears regularly as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show and co-hosted the Guinness World Record largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra.In This EpisodeGabby’s websiteGabby on Youtube

Licia Sky is a Boston based Embodied Awareness Facilitator, artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who works with traumatized individuals and trains mental health professionals to use mindful meditation in movement, theater exercises, writing and voice as tools for attunement, healing and connection. She is a regular instructor in trauma healing workshops at Kripalu, and Esalen and has been teaching workshops on these subjects around the US, UK, Italy, Netherlands, China, the Middle East and New Zealand.She has been writing poetry since she was 11 years old. She has been singing all her life, first alone in the woods with her dog, and in elementary, middle school, high school and church choirs. Then at age 36, she acquired her first guitar and began writing songs and has been singing publicly in coffeehouses, clubs, house concerts, and conferences ever since.In This EpisodeLicia’s websiteLicia’s retreats and workshopsContact LiciaThe Body Keeps The Score

Michael has been working with children and families for close to two decades, in a variety of capacities, including as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, Clinical Director, Children’s Pastor, Camp Counselor and speaker.After serving as a Children’s pastor, he went on to obtain his Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Following seminary, Michael worked at The Buckeye Ranch in Columbus Ohio as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, working with individuals 12-18 and their families. The primary focus was to work with the family system to assist children who were having difficulties with behavior.Michael founded and leads Gateway Family Services of Illinois, providing trauma focused-equine assisted psychotherapy, Individual & Family Therapy.His team is working with individuals and families across the lifespan who have experienced trauma. Michael has spent several years working with youth in the foster care system & post-adoption. Gateway Family Services is also working with the VA Illiana Health Care System to provide services to veterans. In addition to Gateway Family Services, Michael is currently the Executive Director of Hooves of Hope, a faith based mentoring program.Michael is passionate about neuroscience and understanding the impact of trauma on the brain. Michael has begun Phase II/TTT with the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics course taught by the leading trauma expert Bruce D. Perry MD, PhD. A part of his training is to work with mentors and help Phase I participants from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Michael is also a trainer for Natural Lifemanship, the model of therapy that incorporates the Neurosequential model to understand human and horse brain development. He was recently inducted into the International Association of HealthCare Providers, being recognized as a leader in his field.In Michael’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Gabby & their twin boys, riding horses, photography, playing the piano & building projects.In This EpisodeGateway Family ServicesMore Than InformedMichael on TwitterMichael on LinkedinNatural Lifemanship

Shari Botwin, LCSW opened her Cherry Hill private practice in 1996. Prior to starting her own practice Shari worked at the Renfrew Center in Philadelphia. She provides individual, group and family therapy with a specialization in treating trauma, abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Shari also provides virtual individual and family teletherapy using a HIPPA approved telemedicine platform. Shari holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Her second book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, released worldwide November 4, 2019. The updated paperback edition released on October 11, 2021. (Rowman and Littlefield).A day before the COVID lockdown Botwin was scheduled to speak on a panel with Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and journalist Abigail Pesta at The Wing in NYC. Tickets sold out within an hour after the event was released to members of The Wing in NYC. Botwin has been called upon to comment on COVID and PTSD for a variety of international media outlets. She has made feature live and taped appearances on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, NBC News Now, CTV, ABC News, Quibi, Stay Tuned, and a variety of podcasts. Botwin has conducted webinars and live zoom outreach for the public addressing how to manage with all the challenges as our world has turned upside down.In This EpisodeShari’s websiteThriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Shari Botwin

Riana Milne was Selected as “One of the Top Coaches to Follow in 2022” by Wealth Insider Magazine; and is also seen in FORBES Magazine. She is a Certified, Global Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach, a Cert. Clinical Trauma & Addictions Professional, a #1 Bestselling author, the Host of her Podcast called Lessons in Life & Love™, an Educational Speaker, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 22 years living in Palm Beach County, Florida.She was also selected in 2021 as “One of The 100 Most Successful Women Around the World” from The Global Trade Chamber. She was also a Life & Dating Coach for the 12-show Docu-Series; Radical Dating – Finding Lasting Love Over 40 (and her client is now happily married!). Riana specializes in those who have had past Childhood or Relationship Trauma; and offers VIP Coaching programs for both Singles & Couples globally.Riana’s 5-star rated books include the #1 Bestseller, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve - and - LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose, and Success addresses Life Difficult Transitions, Personal Transformation, The Mindset for Success, and having Loving Conscious Relationships with yourself and others.In This EpisodeRiana’s websiteRiana’s podcastRiana on FacebookMore on RianaLuis Miguel The Complete ACOA Sourcebook: Adult Children of Alcoholics: at Home, at Work and in Love, Janet Geringer Woititz

Licia Sky is a Boston based Embodied Awareness Facilitator, artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who works with traumatized individuals and trains mental health professionals to use mindful meditation in movement, theater exercises, writing and voice as tools for attunement, healing and connection. She is a regular instructor in trauma healing workshops at Kripalu, and Esalen and has been teaching workshops on these subjects around the US, UK, Italy, Netherlands, China, the Middle East and New Zealand. She has been writing poetry since she was 11 years old. She has been singing all her life, first alone in the woods with her dog, and in elementary, middle school, high school and church choirs. Then at age 36, she acquired her first guitar and began writing songs and has been singing publicly in coffeehouses, clubs, house concerts, and conferences ever since.

I'm thrilled to have Jessica Culp back on the podcast. Jessica's previous interview has been one of the most downloaded interviews on this podcast!Jessica is a licensed professional counselor who works at Hope Centered Counseling, LLC, in Savoy, Illinois. Jessica graduated from Lincoln Christian University in 2018 and specializes in complex trauma. Jessica enjoys giving her energy and time in counseling to a smaller caseload of individuals in order to provide a deeper therapeutic experience from an attachment lens and often includes emotion focused, expressive arts, experiential and psychodrama therapy.This is a second career for Jessica, as she first worked in resource development for three local non profit organizations including a food bank, children’s home and a crisis nursery. Jessica has always had a passion for helping others with great care and integrity.Jessica has been listening to the Trauma Therapist Podcast since 2015, and became a member of Trauma Therapist 2.0 in 2016.In This EpisodeHope Centered Counseling,

Jenna Cox-Hadley is the composer, lyricist, and playwright for Wait for Her, an original musical.Jenna grew up in a musical and mixed-race family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Throughout her education, she distinguished herself with her creative mash-ups, ear for harmonies, and musical leadership.She majored in Mathematics and Russian at the U.S. Naval Academy while singing in the Gospel Choir--including a performance for President Obama and Tom Hanks at the Kennedy Center. Jenna also studied opera, tap dancing, Irish step dancing, and, at Wheaton College, jazz voice to deepen her creative skill-set. Jenna's deep empathy, career adjustment from Navy to theater maker, and wide cross-cultural experiences in Central Asia, Turkey, and Germany give her a rich palette of artistic inspiration.While in college, Jenna's heart broke learning how many women—many of whom she was close to—had experienced sexual assault. Jenna began writing Wait for Her, hoping that her grief and intensive research on trauma could be transformed into a life-giving and healing story for survivors and their communities.In This EpisodeJenna’s websiteMusic and Embodied Cognition: Listening, Moving, Feeling, and Thinking (Musical Meaning and Interpretation), Arnie CoxWait For Her, the musical

Are you ready to start your own podcast?!Several months ago I invited a limited number of therapists to take part in my first podcasting workshop...How To Start A Podcast For Mental Health Care Workers.mentalhealthpodcasters.comAnd if I do say so myself, it was a hit!I got to share everything I've learned over these last few years about creating a podcast--in the mental health field!--that receives thousands of downloads per month and which is the primary driver of my income.Yep, because of the podcast, I've been able to replace the salary I was making from a full time job at a county clinic in the Bay Area.In addition, it's been an incredible way to meet amazing therapists from all over the world, learn how others are working in the trauma field, and it's been a fantastic and never-ending source of inspiration for myself!So who is this workshop for?Therapists of all kindsMFTsSocial WorkersCounselorsPsychologistsSurvivorsAdvocatesCoaches If you're a mental health professional and/or coach or advocate and excited to get your voice out there, or market your business, then this is for you.What will the workshop consist of?I am going to walk you through getting your podcast up and running!You might like to know that over these last few years, as someone in the health care field, who started out knowing nothing about podcasting, I've been able to grow The Trauma Therapist | Podcast to one that receives about 150K downloads per month!That puts the podcast in the top 5% of all podcasts.Pretty crazy.And, as you may know, I've been able to attract a breadth of interesting guests, from a variety of backgrounds.As well as attract--and keep--sponsors!Very cool indeed.What it is & Key Topics:​In this live, 4-module, Zoom video workshop (with each module lasting approximately one hour), I'll share with you everything I've learned about creating a successful podcast:How to choose your topicThe unique challenges and benefits of being a health care worker in this fieldThe tech equipment I use (including the computer, the mic, the mic stand, ear buds etc.)How to acquire hosting for your podcast (an online platform where you store and then distribute your podcast and which provides you with an RSS feed)How I decide upon episode topicsThe different ways I monetizeHow I secure guestsThe email templates I use to reach out to guests (and then to follow up)The scheduling software I useWhat I've learned about acquiring sponsors, losing sponsors, and keeping sponsorsAnd much more. Go to: mentalhealthpodcasters.com

Riana Milne is a certified, global life, love trauma tecovery & mindset coach, a cert. clinical trauma & addictions professional, a #1 bestselling author. She is the host of her podcast called Lessons in Life & Love™, an educational speaker, and a licensed mental health counselor for over 22 years living in palm beach county, florida. She's thought a lot about the ACEs list and has created her own based on her years of experience working with kids. In This EpisodeRiana’s websiteRiana’s podcastRiana on FacebookMore on RianaLuis MiguelThe Complete ACOA Sourcebook: Adult Children of Alcoholics: at Home, at Work and in Love, Janet Geringer Woititz

Georgia King returns! Georgia who initially joined me on episode 420 is a therapist who specializes in providing mental health evaluations for immigration legal cases.In 2017, she founded The Immigration Evaluation Training Center, through which she has taught hundreds of therapists around the country to provide effective immigration evaluations and create thriving businesses.Georgia has been a guest speaker at Georgetown Law School, the Smith College School for Social Work, and numerous chapters of NASW and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.She can be reached through her website www.TherapistImmigrationTraining.com  In This Episode Georgia’s website Georgia’s Immigration Evaluation WorkshopsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Joshua Newman is a licensed professional clinical counselor in private practice and the author of The Power of Therapy: How to Navigate Change, Transform Trauma, and Make Sense of Your Mental Health Care. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and religion from Hendrix College and a Master of Arts in counseling from Southwestern College. Joshua’s treatment approach can be described as East-West. He endeavors to blend the best of current, evidenced-based practices grounded in western psychology with time-honored, contemplative practices rooted in eastern philosophy. When he is not working, he can be found playing the bass guitar and enjoying time in nature. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and his son. In This Episode Joshua’s Website  Joshua’s book: The Power of Therapy: How to Navigate Change, Transform Trauma, and Make Sense of Your Mental Health Care. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Frank Anderson, MD, is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist and completed his residency and was a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. 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.Dr. Anderson is a Lead Trainer at the IFS Institute with Richard Schwartz and maintains a long affiliation with, and trains for, Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Center as well as serves as an advisor to the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP).Dr. Anderson has lectured extensively on the Neurobiology of PTSD and Dissociation and wrote the chapter “Who’s Taking What” Connecting Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology and Internal Family Systems for Trauma in Internal Family Systems Therapy-New Dimensions. He co-authored a chapter on “What IFS Brings to Trauma Treatment in Innovations and Elaborations in Internal Family Systems Therapy” and recently co-authored Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual. His most recent book, entitled “Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems” was released on May 19, 2021. Dr. Anderson maintains a private practice in Concord, MA. In This EpisodeDr. Anderson’s websiteFrank’s book: Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family SystemsThe Nature Fix, Florence WilliamsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jessica Begg is a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Counsellor at Shift Nutrition & Counselling.  She helps people heal from overly emotional eating and binge eating.She has worked over 10 years in multiple eating disorders treatment programs.  She now works with her clients individually, but also within her online group program Connected Eating. In This Episode Jessica’s Website Jessica’s PodcastThe Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love, Sonya Renee TaylorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Mikkel Sibe has written multiple articles about men and mental health and works to create more openness about the topics of men and mental health. This is a topic that needs to be addressed within the world of therapy and mental health and I'm happy that someone like Mikkel is out there doing this inspiring work. In this conversation Mikkel shares a lot of his own experience and the origin of how he got into this field.Currently Mikkel is a student, studying to become a kindergarten teacher. Mikkel on Instagram.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

PJ is a Registered Clinical (RCC) and Canadian Certified (CCC) Counsellor as well as the Clinical Director of the DBT Centre of the Fraser Valley. PJ has particular expertise in providing individual, group and family treatment to high-risk youth and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality, self-harm, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and addictions. PJ also has specialized training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), integrating trauma treatment into DBT, and has extensive background in DBT program implementation for youths and adults in government agencies, and community services, school boards, and educational institutions. In This EpisodePJ’s Website: DBT Centre of Fraser ValleyBuilding a Life Worth Living: A Memoir,  Marsha M. LinehanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Andrew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. In 1988 he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst before transitioning to the West Coast. After completing a Master of Social Welfare degree from UCLA in 1991, Andrew has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups in his practice. Speaking, writing, and training are dimensions of Andrew's ongoing desire to learn and grow. He has given numerous presentations and workshops both nationally and locally in Southern California, and he was adjunct faculty in the UCLA School of Medicine Doctoring Program. Andrew has mentored associates in his private practice since 1997 and serves as faculty for the Principles of Group Psychotherapy course, a prerequisite to becoming a Certified Group Psychotherapist. His recent book It’s Not About the Sex: Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction (Central Recovery Press, June 2019) joins his workbook, From Now On: Seven Keys to Purposeful Recovery which was released in 2014.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kaitlyn (Kaity) Rose Holsapple is one of those individuals who you can easily find yourself drawn to. She has a presence about her and a compassion about her that is not only refreshing, but it’s something that’s much needed in this field. Kaitlyn is an intuitive healer who offers classes, workshops, retreats, trainings, and Yoga Therapy for individuals suffering from anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Kaity is a trauma-informed yoga therapist with a specialty in helping individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, emotional trauma, and mental health imbalances.  In This EpisodeKatilyn’s websiteKaitlyn on Facebook Kaitlyn’s RetreatsRadiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity, Tracee StanleySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Scott Lyons is the creator of The Embody Lab — a hub forembodied education, self-discovery and healing— and developer of Somatic Stress Release™ — a process of restoring our biological adaptation system. Scott has had the privilege of teaching Embodied Flow™, Somatic Stress Release™, and Body-Mind Centering® workshops and trainings throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Scott is the director of the online 100-hour Somatic Stress Release™ Certificate training program, and co-director of the 60-hour Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program. He was an adjunct professor at New York University from 2007-2010 where he co-taught the Viewpoints Studio with Mary Overlie. As an artist, Scott’s work has been performed at BAM, Symphony Space, Dance New Amsterdam as well as theaters throughout the United States and Europe.In This Episode The Embody LabSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My guest today Robert Macpherson (no relation to myself!) was a career infantry officer in the U.S. Marines with service in Vietnam, Iraq, and Somalia. After retiring as a Colonel, he enjoyed a second career with the humanitarian organization CARE. Now Robert is a mental health advocate particularly for humanitarian aid workers and those who work on the frontlines.After Robert was diagnosed with PTSD, he received a gift. He reached out to the Southeastern Guide Dogs in Florida and was partnered with Blue. Robert and Blue will be featured in the cover story, America’s Best Pet Pals, of Reader’s Digest October issue, based on an essay Robert wrote about Blue. A longer version of the essay is here on their website: https://www.rd.com/article/ptsd-dog-for-veteran/. In This EpisodeRobert’s websiteStewards of Humanity: Lighting the Darkness in Humanitarian Crisis, Robert Macphersonrsm@seamusmacphersonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I've been doing this podcast now for a few years and I continue to love it. I love it because I get to speak with incredible people who have dedicated their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. One of the things that inspires me during these interviews is when I learn about that element or experience or journey that served to compel my guest to do this work. This usually has little to do with trauma interventions or techniques, and more about the period of time when my guests realize that the path of healing involves the recognition of humanity--within themselves as well as their client's. In this episode I share a bit about my own struggles during my time in graduate school, and feeling as though I needed to hide behind knowledge while all along refusing to trust myself and simply be myself and of how I was able to turn that around. ---Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Effy Huck is a survivor of C-PTSD, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Sisu (see-sue). Sisu is a trauma-informed self-guided mental health toolkit to manage anxiety, panic, and stress. Effy created this mobile application from her own experiences healing as well as seeing a need from her work volunteering for the crisis text line and as well as education. The app is based on the most current trauma research including poly-vagal theory, sensorimotor therapy, and more. Sisu aims to democratize mental health care by increasing accessibility to vital mental health and relaxation skills. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I'm very excited to be joined by Sue Buratti today. Sue advocates for children’s rights and has trained and presented on topics relating to childhood trauma both across Australia and internationally.For many years she has worked sector-wide, providing therapy, supervision, training, and consultancy focussing on developmental trauma and its impact across the lifespan.Sue is currently a Senior Manager with the Australian Childhood Foundation in NSW, Australia. Her role is to oversee a state-wide trauma treatment service for Children and Young People in Out of Home Care. In This Episode Australian Childhood FoundationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Robyn Gobbel, LMSW-Clinical, has over 15 years experience working in the field of child and family therapy, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. She is a therapist, trainer, and consultant who recently relocated to Grand Rapids, MI from Austin, TX.Robyn’s diverse clinical training includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training. Robyn has integrated these training modalities with a foundation of attachment theory and the relational neurosciences to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences supported healing environment for children and families.  In This EpisodeRobyn’s WebsiteThe ClubRobyn's podcast: Parenting After TraumaRobyn's trainings What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My guest today, Jan Winhall of Focusing on Borden, began her career as social worker and psychotherapist 40 years ago.[CW for text below: mention of self-harming behaviors]She began listening with non-pathologizing ears and heard shocking stories of sexual torture, and responses that confused her. Women were cutting themselves, bingeing and purging huge quantities of food, and abusing drugs and alcohol. As she continued to listen she learned that somehow these self-harming behaviors were “helping” individuals to escape intolerable emotional states. They were shifting their mood from flooding anxiety to numbing deadness, or vice versa.Because these behaviors were so helpful they were compulsively repeated and often became addictions. They were shifting their mood from flooding anxiety to numbing deadness, or vice versa. Jan’s book Treating Trauma and Addiction with The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Bottom Up Approach, has integrated the Polyvagal lens Theory to create a more sophisticated way of understanding emotional regulation, where addictive behavior is an embodied response to emotional dysregulation. In This EpisodeJan’s websiteJan’s courses The Primacy of Human Presence, by Eugene Gendlin. A PDF download.The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass and Laura Davis Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I love what I do because I get to speak with some pretty incredible and inspiring people.Meet my guest today, Niall McKeever.Niall is an entrepreneur and psychology student from Northern Ireland who is passionate about making great ideas more accessible.He is the Founder of The Weekend University - an alternative education project which aims to make the most important ideas in psychology more accessible. To do this, they organize monthly conferences featuring presentations from world leading psychologists, professors and authors.Niall is currently completing his MSc in Psychology at the University of Stirling in Scotland. -----The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!The monthly online resource for trauma therapists everywhere.Conferences.Modalities.Books.Writing.News.And incredible people to keep you inspired.Become a subscriber today:The Trauma Therapist NewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Julia Barry is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, and certified EMDR Practitioner in Boston, MA. Julia's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. She has received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, with an emphasis on adult and infant attachment as well as cognitive behavioral therapy, and advanced training in Somatic Experiencing® and EMDR.  In This EpisodeJulia’s WebsiteIn an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, Peter A. LevineBad Therapy: Master Therapists Share Their Worst Failures, by Jeffrey A. Kottler, Jon CarlsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Vjosa is a psychotherapist and consultant in domestic violence and sexual abuse. Vjosa holds two master’s in counselling and the second in understanding domestic violence and sexual abuse and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Counselling. Alongside her private practice Vjosa has a consultancy and training company offering a wide range of services to organisations, professionals and survivors. Vjosa has years of experience working with survivors and now is focusing on sharing her knowledge with other professionals. Her passion and drive to help survivors has allowed her to develop unique programmes tailored specifically to those who have suffered from domestic abuse and sexual abuse.  In This Episode Vjosa on LinkedIn Info @vrtherapyconsultancy.comThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I'm happy to welcome Teresa Gil, Ph.D. to the podcast. Teresa has been a psychotherapist, professor, and trainer for more than 25 years. She has a private practice working with women dealing with recovery from child abuse and trauma. She is a full professor and teaches General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychology, and Psychology of Women and has also taught courses in both Social Work and Sociology.  In This EpisodeTeresa’s WebsiteTeresa on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I welcome a client and his therapist. This is the story of how these two people met, began working together, and of how one's life was saved.Jen Fiser MA, LPC has most recently been the clinical director at Innate Path, a Denver-based psychedelic psychotherapy clinic specializing in PTSD, for three years. She was instrumental in developing the model of psychedelic psychotherapy used at the clinic, a model utilizing the healing pathways inherent within the embodied subconscious.Jen leads an experiential, cohort-based model of training, through Innate Path, for professionals who are working, or are interested in, the field of psychedelic therapy. The main goal of the training is to deeply engage each practitioner in their personal process as the foundation of the knowledge needed to be an effective psychedelic therapist. Jen’s educational background includes Buddhist psychology and somatic psychotherapy, with work experience as a teacher, supervisor, group process leader and meditation instructor.Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940, and shortly thereafter my family moved to Manhattan. There were three more moves to different suburbs of NYC and finally back to Manhattan, where he lived away from his family. Ed later found Vermont and sought sanctuary there for many years. In This EpisodeInnate Path---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is the monthly resource for trauma therapists everywhere.Learn more and subscribe here: The Trauma Therapist NewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Linda is an adjunct faculty member in the Social Work Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and specializes in trauma-informed care and compassion fatigue resilience skills; She assists internationally renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, with his private small group psychotherapy workshops aimed at healing attachment trauma. In her work at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, she is responsible for training clinicians in all departments, including psychology, nursing and medicine. She has a Master of Social Work with an emphasis on the neurobiology of attachment and trauma.Linda has studied Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Havening, Internal Family Systems, and structural dissociation of the personality. Linda has worked in Fairbanks, AK with those recovering from addiction, trauma, and mental illness. She is passionate about yoga, meditation, and mindfulness and bringing those gifts to her community. In This EpisodeLinda’s WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Judy Weaver is a yoga therapist and a yoga teacher-of-teachers with over 30 years of experience and is the founder of Connected Warriors and Bodymind Recalibration. Judy is known for her expertise in the world of trauma and developed evidence based Trauma-Conscious Yoga protocol based on the understanding that trauma is held in the cells of the body and mind and refined this practice with Bodymind Recalibration which builds cognitive and somatic body/mind relationships. Judy's newest passion as co-founder of Yoga Unify, launched a new paradigm to unify the global yoga community, preserving the traditions and elevating the profession.  In This EpisodeJudy’s Website---The November issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out.Join hundreds of therapists from around the wold who subscribe monthly:The Trauma Therapist NewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I talk about vulnerability. This is one of those qualities that we talk about a lot on this podcast, and for good reason. It's one of those states that is crucial for all therapists, certainly, and yet for those working with individuals who've been impacted by trauma, in my opinion it must be at the forefront for the therapist. In this episode I talk try to take a bit of a deep dive and get specific. I hope you enjoy it. Guy---Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Brad, who joined me back on episode 365, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.   He has trained under and taught with Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing, is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for more than 20 years (SEP), as well as trainer, and consultant for the SEP Training Program.  Brad is currently the training director and senior trainer of the NARM training institute, the neuroaffective relational model which focuses on adverse childhood experience and complex PTSD. Brad is also the producer of the Transforming Trauma Podcast. In This EpisodeBrad’s websiteBrad’s classes and workshopsContact BradNARM Training---A giant thank-you to my sponsor Open.Open is an online mindfulness studio that blends music, sound, breath, and movement to bring you into the present moment. To learn more go to: OpenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My guest today is Jeffrey Rutstein, Psy.D., CHT. And I have to say this is a great interview and it's all because of my guest and his passion and inspiration. Jeffrey is a clinical psychologist, an expert in the treatment of trauma, a certified Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic psychotherapist, and a meditation teacher who has been in private practice for over 36 years. He has practiced meditation for over 54 years and that profoundly impacts every aspect of his work. He has devoted his professional life to helping people reduce their suffering and struggle while empowering them to claim their strengths, their talents, and their unique abilities to live a more fulfilling and rich life.   In This Episode Jeffrey’s WebsiteThe Healing Trauma Certificate Program | Sounds TrueThe Stranger In The Mirror, Marlene Steinberg M.D. and Maxine SchnallSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today we take a peek at the October issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter.Each month this newsletter goes out to all subscribers and we cover the goings on in the field of trauma and trauma training and treatment.Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099--Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.--A giant thank-you to my sponsor Open.Open is an online mindfulness studio that blends music, sound, breath, and movement to bring you into the present moment. To learn more go to: OpenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Uwe Dockhorn is known as the Lifestyle Liberator. He has delivered over 15,000 two-hour  sessions worldwide in the last 12 years. Uwe is the founder of The AIM System™: A simple 3-step life-changing experience for in-demand professionals and their spouses, the VIPs - the Very Important Partners as he calls them. He supports them to get back their family mojo, double their financial security, and live in abundance in all areas of their life without feeling guilty or constantly questioning themselves. Uwe believes in liberating lifestyles with higher standards and internal certainty that shows up in your business financially and emotionally in your relationships. In This EpisodeUwe's website Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dockhornLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/uwedockhornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwedockhornSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today it’s about a bit about what I learned from my recent experience moderating the Master Series with Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, and Stephen Porges. I hope you enjoy it. Guy---A giant thank-you to my sponsor Open.Open is an online mindfulness studio that blends music, sound, breath, and movement to bring you into the present moment. To learn more go to: OpenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jill Shanteau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a therapist at the Harry S Truman VA in Columbia, Missouri. Jill previously joined me back on episode 503. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Life Science from Kansas State University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University. While Jill always endeavored to be a therapist, it wasn't until 2014, after facing some personal and family challenges, that she relocated from Virginia to Missouri and began taking the steps to eventually earn full clinical licensure in 2017. In this episode Jill talks about what inspired her to begin working with service members and how she manages treating our veterans during these challenging times. As a former Department of the Army civilian employee at The Pentagon, Jill became intimately familiar with the struggles that service members face as they return from deployment or make the challenging transition from the military into the civilian community. Now with five years of experience at Veterans Affairs, Jill has spent a majority of her social work career serving service members, veterans, and  their families. In This EpisodeBruce Perry, MDJill’s email: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Katiuscia Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified yoga teacher (200hr) and psychotherapist. She graduated from Adelphi University in 2006 with an M.S.W. in Social Work and received a yoga certification in 2018. In 2019, she became a certified clinical child and adolescent anxiety treatment professional (CCATP-CA).Katiuscia is the owner of Mind Meets Movement Counseling Services, an integrative health practice in Valley Stream that focuses on individual, children, adolescents, young adults and families. She and her team utilize unique and creative methods to help clients get the most out of their sessions, linking mind and body in the process. In This EpisodeKatiuscia's website The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma  Bessel A. van den Kolk, MD.Katiuscia’s Free Ebook---A giant thank-you to my sponsor Open.Open is an online mindfulness studio that blends music, sound, breath, and movement to bring you into the present moment. To learn more go to: OpenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

When Eli was 19, he says that he had little to no confidence in being himself. While studying abroad, he took a Dale Carnegie Course about public speaking and self-esteem building. That course helped him break out of his shell and learn what it truly meant to be himself.  The rest, as they say, was history!  After working for a teen youth organization for 7 years in both the New York and West Coast area, he went to Fordham University School of Social Work where heI received his LMSW and he’s now a practicing Social Worker. It's his passion and life goal to help people feel happy, confident, fulfilled and powerful in their everyday life. Eli has gone on to create ELIvation, a program that focuses on public speaking, confidence-boosting, relationship coaching, mental health, general motivation, and inspiration, and has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show.   In This EpisodeEli's website The last Lecture, Randy Pausch Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential--and Endangered, Bruce D Perry, Maia SzalavitzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Deborah L.  Korn, PsyD maintains a private practice in Cambridge, MA, is an adjunct training faculty member at the Trauma Research Foundation, and is a senior faculty member at the EMDR Institute. Dr. Korn has authored or coauthored numerous articles and chapters focused on EMDR therapy, including comprehensive reviews of EMDR applications with Complex PTSD. She is an EMDR International Association-approved consultant and is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research. She presents and consults internationally on the treatment of adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect. Every Memory Deserves Respect, her new book about EMDR therapy—co-authored with Michael Baldwin and written for the layperson—will be in bookstores May 25, 2021.In This EpisodeDeborah's website Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal, Michael Baldwin, Deborah Korn Deborah’s email: [email protected] Still Faces experiment, Ed Tronick. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Hold on to your hats because in this interview we take a deep dive into moral injury with my guest Timothy Shaw, PhD.  Dr. Shaw studies the impact, origins and implications of moral injury. And in this interview I can say that I definitely received a master class in the finer points of what this term means and how it impacts individuals.  Timothy has undertaken original research into how laws of war and deeper considerations of ethics and justice can inform our understanding of moral injury, the ‘signature sound’ of contemporary war. Timothy has taught ethics at university of Sydney and holds a research masters investigating the implications of just war theory - the most uninterrupted, longest-continuing study of moral decision-making known in the Western World - on psychological distress arising from preparative agency. In addition, Tim received his PhD on the topic of moral injury, and the question of why killing is traumatic using the ethical optics of French philosopher, Emmannuel Levinas. Tim is also editor of Great Philosophical Problems, a leading philosophical content publisher and leading voice in field of moral injury, Levinas and the just war tradition.  In This EpisodeTim's website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Statistics show there are more than 45 million survivors of child sexual abuse in North America and that one in five boys on this continent are sexually abused before age 18.  The experience can unleash a bitter struggle for connection, and it can leave survivors grappling with a debilitating fallout that ranges from alcoholism and drug addiction to mental illness and a general failure to thrive. Author Lee Lyttle brings hope for healing to millions of broken families through his lyrical memoir, Wounded Healer. The book unveils the profound yet raw story of Lyttle’s journey through childhood sexual trauma and the debilitating experiences as an alcoholic that eventually followed. He tracks the shattering feelings of isolation and bitterness that haunted his days, along with his conscious mind’s demanding desire to numb his memories of the hideous day when his innocence was stolen from him.  In This EpisodeLee’s WebsiteThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Lee’s BlogSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Damon Wood is back on the podcast.Damon was my guest on episode 400 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast in which we talked about safety within the prison setting.Today, however, he’s back to share a personal story, about why he decided to leave working within the prison system. I think you’ll find this episode enlightening as Damon talks about his struggle and the conflict he had with his decision to leave and yet the love he had for his colleagues. He also talks about the push and pull therapists sometimes feel between working with a group of professionals as opposed to working in private practice.  [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Driven by passion and a powerful calling to serve Mother Earth and humanity, Danette May inspires people around the world to step up into the true and full expression of themselves. Her coaching, products, and programs have transformed the lives of millions of people, allowing them to live their happiest and healthiest lives.In this episode Danette and I talk about intuition and its relationship to authenticity and therapy and healing. This is one of those topics that gets me going! Danette shares a bit about the story of her life and the journey she travelled to turn things around and begin helping others. I love it. Danette is the Co-founder and CCO of Mindful Health LLC and Earth Echo Foods, best-selling author of The Rise and Embrace Abundance, founder of The Rise Movement, keynote speaker, high level executive coach, fitness and nutrition expert, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. In This EpisodeDanette’s WebsiteEmbrace Abundance: A Proven Path to Better Health, More Wealth, and Deeply Fulfilling Relationships, Danette MayDanette’s coachingThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!The monthly online resource for trauma therapists everywhere.Conferences.Modalities.Books.Writing.News.And incredible people to keep you inspired.Become a subscriber today:https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This interview with Jan Haaken was incredible. That is to say that she’s incredible. Jan has a lot to say about trauma, what trauma is and is not and how it’s perceived both by society and the clinicians who treat it. Jan is one of the most inspiring people I’ve spoken to given the breadth of what she’s doing and the various ways in which she’s bringing to light the discussion around trauma, resiliency and society.  Jan is a professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State University, clinical psychologist, author, and documentary filmmaker. Jan has published extensively in the areas of psychoanalysis and feminism, the history of psychiatric diagnosis, the psychology of storytelling, group responses to violence, and the dynamics of social change. From refugee camps, war zones, domestic violence shelters and asylums to drag bars and hip-hop clubs, her projects focus on people who inhabit the border zones of society and their insights on the broader social order.In This EpisodeJan’s WebsitePsychiatry, Politics and PTSD, Jan HaakenHard Knocks: Domestic Violence and the Psychology of Storytelling, Jan HaakenMind Zone (film), Jan HaakenJan on FacebookJan on LinkedinThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!The monthly online resource for trauma therapists everywhere.Conferences.Modalities.Books.Writing.News.And incredible people to keep you inspired.Become a subscriber today:https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Maureen McEvoy, MA, RCC has been working in the field of trauma for 30 years. She works with individuals, couples and groups. She is a long -standing instructor with the Justice Institute of BC, teaching other counsellors skills for working with survivors of child sexual abuse and other traumas. She provides clinical consultations to a number of counsellors and agencies. Many of her individual clients have experienced trauma, either recent or historical. Over the years she has developed a robust tool box, including training in EMDR, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategies, Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Therapy along with earlier training in hypnosis and art therapy. Maureen also works with couples where one or both of the partners is a trauma survivor – either recent or historical. She has taken many trainings to develop skills in couples work – Imago Relationship therapy, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Developmental Model and most recently, Stan Takin’s PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy). She is a certified Imago Relationship therapist (Advanced Clinician) and Clinical Consultant.  She also presents – along with her business partner Tamara Adilman – the Getting the Love You Want weekend workshop for couples.In This EpisodeMauree’s websiteImago for Couples and IndividualsAbout ImagoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Graham Taylor. Graham is one of those individuals who after you listen to you say to yourself, Okay, now this is the person I want as my therapist.  That’s what I said to myself! He’s compassionate, super smart, and he has a grounding energy about him that makes you feel that it’s all going to be okay. Graham is a clinical psychologist, Chief Learning Officer at Triad, and founder of The Taylor Study Method, one of the Triad family’s EPPP preparation programs. Graham has over 25 years of experience working in both hospital and private practice settings working with individuals, couples, and families. Graham resides in Honolulu, Hawaii where he maintains a private practice.In This Episode:The Behavioral Health Today podcastJoin the Triad Community Twitter  The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!The monthly online resource for trauma therapists everywhere.Conferences.Modalities.Books.Writing.News.And incredible people to keep you inspired.Become a subscriber today: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Casey is a licensed Psychotherapist, Consciousness Coach and Healer with over ten years of experience who utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to cultivate a deep connection with her client’s sacred inner wisdom so they too can live their most meaningful life. Casey’s process includes offering presence, attunement, release, restructuring, activation and fortification. A lot of what I do, she says, is like the tuning of a fine piano. She listens in order to feel the sound waves, energy and patterns and structure in a person with her hyper-sensory awareness and the ability to know which keys are out of tune; and therefore, needing to be restored and rebalanced.In This EpisodeCasey's website About Alice, Calvin TrillinBecoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon, Joe Dispenza, M.D.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Anna Holtzman and Donna Jenson are the creators of Healing Feelings: Reconnecting Mind, Body and Voice – a writing workshop for survivors of incest and sexual abuse who experience chronic pain and other syndromesAnna Holtzman is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who helps clients repair the relationship between mind and body so they can release chronic pain and other syndromes for good. She uses her training in Somatic Experiencing, Nonviolent Communication, and the mind-body approach for healing chronic pain that was pioneered by Dr. John Sarno. Anna has been a facilitator for Curable Groups, a 12-week educational and support group program for chronic pain recovery. Her writing appears on The Good Men Project, Medium, and Mad in America and you can find her at www.annaholtzman.com . Donna Jenson is Founder and Director of Time To Tell – with a mission to spark stories from lives affected by incest and sexual abuse to be told and heard. Donna wrote and performs her one-woman play, What She Knows: One Woman’s Way Through Incest to Joy, which is based on her own experience of surviving incest. She leads writing/mindfulness workshops for survivors interested in finding their voice and using it. She has performed her play and led workshops at correctional facilities, colleges, police departments, conferences for mental health professionals and sexual assault advocates, community organizations, and facilities with people in need of healing. Her book, Healing My Life from Incest to Joy, is a memoir of the choices she made and experiences she had that helped her heal from her childhood trauma. For more information go to www.timetotell.org In This EpisodeAnna’s WebsiteDonna’s WebsiteThe Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, 20th Anniversary Edition, Ellen Bass, Laura DavisTrauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, Judith HermanUnlearn Your Pain, third edition,Howard Schubiner,  Michael Betzold Healing My Life: from Incest to Joy, Donna JensonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D. is one of those therapists who inspire me to keep doing what I’m doing, which is merely to invite people on the podcast and push record. The kind of work she does is vital and her passion and heart make you thankful that there are individuals like her out there doing this work. Mara is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in perinatal & maternal-infant mental health. She is the co-author (with  Deborah Davis, Ph.D.) of Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey (Fulcrum, 2004) and Intensive Parenting: Surviving the Journey Through the NICU(Fulcrum, 2013).Dr. Stein is a staunch advocate for trauma-focused care and is trained and certified in a range of integrative trauma therapies. A certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer for the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, she offers both EMDR Foundational trainings for perinatal specialists & advanced EMDR workshops which take a deeper dive into the intersections and applications of EMDR and perinatal mental health. Her trauma work is grounded in her personal perinatal journey, which began 25 years ago taking her through infertility, twin pregnancy, prolonged hospital bedrest, the NICU, and years of raising NICU graduates.  In This EpisodeMara's website Mara’s consultingParenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey, Mara Tesler SteinIntensive Parenting: Surviving the Journey Through the NICU, Mara Tesler SteinEmpty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby, Deborah L. DavisUnspeakable Losses: Healing From Miscarriage, Abortion, And Other Pregnancy Loss, Kim Kluger-BellSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Brad, who joined me back on episode 365, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.   He has trained under and taught with Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing, is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for more than 20 years (SEP), as well as trainer, and consultant for the SEP Training Program.  Brad is currently the training director and senior trainer of the NARM training institute, the neuroaffective relational model which focuses on adverse childhood experience and complex PTSD. Brad is also the producer of the Transforming Trauma Podcast. In This EpisodeBrad’s websiteBrad’s classes and workshopsContact BradNARM TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He supervises the provision of spiritually integrated services in clinical programs throughout the hospital’s divisional structure, and collaborates with laboratories to study the clinical relevance of spirituality to anxiety, mood, psychotic, substance use, and other disorders.David’s book is called The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health(Pub. Date: February 8th).In it,Dr. Rosmarin offersa unique solution to the extreme mental distress we’ve endured since early 2020.Dr. Rosmarin is a clinical innovator whose work on integrating spirituality into cognitive behavioral therapy has wide acclaim. He is also a prolific researcher, having authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications, numerous editorials/book chapters, and over 100 abstracts. Dr. Rosmarin’s clinical work and research have received media attention from ABC, NPR, Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. In This EpisodeDavid's website The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health, Dr. David H. Rosmarin  Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred, Kenneth L. PargamenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This is one of those episodes that makes you say to yourself, “Yes, this is why I’m a therapist!” Jeanna Gomez, LCSW is my guest today and she’s truly what this podcast is all about: she’s dedicated her life to helping individuals who’ve been impacted by trauma; she’s super smart; and she’s beyond inspirational. I’m confident you’ll enjoy this interview with her. Jeanna is a trauma and relational therapist who offers private counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups. She utilizes the PI, Pia Mellody, model to heal childhood developmental trauma, relational trauma, codependence, anxiety disorders and addictions.She is a Lead Assistant and a new Faculty Track Candidate with Somatic Experiencing International. In addition to her training with Pia Mellody, she has also been trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE), Integral Somatic Psychology and uses these models with her clients to heal shock trauma, including developmental trauma.---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is live!The monthly online resource for new trauma therapists.Subscribe here at: The Trauma Therapist NewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

“My mission is to empower people to live the life they deeply desire.” As a therapist, Kelly has seen that people desire to live a life that is filled with connection, balance and purpose. It is her belief that oftentimes, our upbringings, family dynamics, relationships, or trauma experiences can get in the way of having fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. Most people struggle with fear, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, traumas or more; everybody struggles with something. Kelly believes that it's not necessarily always the struggle that is unbearable, but sometimes the feeling of going through it alone.​In her therapy practice, Kelly specializes in working with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has been trained in social work, trauma-informed care, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). She spent many years working with immigrant and refugee populations from various countries and cultures. She speaks Spanish and offers EMDR-based individual and group interventions all over the world through her business, Scaling Up. In This EpisodeKelly’s WebsiteKelly on LinkedInKelly on FacebookThe Mummy at the Dining Room Table: Eminent Therapists Reveal Their Most Unusual Cases and What They Teach Us About Human Behavior, Jeffrey A. Kottler, Jon Carlson------The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!The monthly online resource for trauma therapists everywhere. Conferences.Modalities. Books. Writing. News. And incredible people to keep you inspired. Become a subscriber today: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jennifer Hobbs is an Army Veteran whose compassion and humor reaches far and wide through her drive to connect with and support others. She has dedicated over a decade teaching in the education industry and serving Veteran nonprofit organizations. Jennifer is empowered by the personal growth that comes with struggle, and she inspires others how to embrace their journeys as well. Jennifer is also the author of the forthcoming book, Calmed, due out July 1st.  In This EpisodeJennifer's website Jennifer on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The August Issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter Goes Live on Sunday!And through Saturday only you can choose your subscription rate: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/7d0b61f7e1It's the people, the incredible people!That's why I keep doing the interviews for the podcast and that's what keeps me going and inspired.And that's also why one of the sections in The Trauma Therapist Newsletter, is called "Incredible People."There are amazing people in this field who have dedicated their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. My goal is to highlight these individuals. The August issue of the newsletter goes out to all subscribers this coming Sunday. Check out a free issue here and until Saturday night you can choose your subscription rate: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/7d0b61f7e1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, M.Ed., LLC. Perinatal Anxiety & Trauma. Megan MacCutcheon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner in private practice in Northern Virginia. She specializes in working with women who are experiencing mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and following childbirth. She also is passionate about helping victims of trauma and abuse, is trained in EMDR, and enjoys helping adolescents and adults to achieve a better quality of life, decrease depression, and manage anxiety by improving self-esteem.She has published four books on the topic of self-esteem. For more information, please visit www.meganmaccutcheon.com In This EpisodeMegan's websiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Beth Tyson, MA, is a psychotherapist, childhood grief and trauma expert, and a children's book author. She earned several years of experience as a clinician working with children and families and as a teaching assistant in the graduate program for counseling psychology at Eastern University.​While practicing as a trauma therapist within the child welfare system, Beth earned her certificate in adoption from Rutgers University. Beth is a CASA volunteer and a Voices for Children Coalition partner, advocating for youth in the foster care system in Delaware County, PA.​​Beth uses her expertise in childhood trauma to help families and organizations operate from a trauma-sensitive and healing-centered approach. She helps her clients understand the biological impact of trauma on the brain and autonomic nervous system.​Beth is a mental health educator for families and organizations. She uses trauma-responsive models to implement the skills necessary for the emotional well-being of children impacted by trauma and other adverse childhood experiences (ACES). She provides educational training to schools, workplaces, non-profit organizations, caregivers/families, among others. ​In the last year, Beth was featured on InStyle.com, PsychReg.org, PsychCentral.com, The United Ways of CA, RVN TV, BYU Radio, and many other media outlets advocating for foster and kinship families impacted by trauma and loss. ​​​Beth's tender-hearted children's book, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1706794665/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1706794665&linkId=f62e2312052b0e4257a61692fcc7d53f, is about a koala who is suddenly raised by his grandma when his parents are unable to keep him safe. Her book is a tool for parents and professionals to help children cope with BIG emotions after trauma and adversity.​In This EpisodeBeth’s WebsiteBeth on FacebookEmotiminds: Beth’s Facebook GroupA Grandfamily for Sullivan, Beth TysonA Daily Dose of Sanity. Alan CohenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Gunny Sodhi’s family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but he didn’t personally understand the power of Ayurveda until tragedy struck. The sudden death of his 16-year-old brother completely changed the course of his life, setting him on an unexpected path of self-discovery.Following his brother’s passing, Gunny was consumed by debilitating panic attacks and bouts of deep depression. Diagnosed with PTSD and desperate for relief, he found no comfort in traditional Western therapy. He was lost.It was at that point that Gunny would rediscover his roots. On the advice of his family, he began supplementing his diet with Ashwagandha and other time-tested Ayurvedic remedies. Meditation and yoga became daily practices. Within six weeks, his anxiety faded and his depression lifted.Gunny had experienced the healing potential of Mother Nature first-hand and, in doing so, found a new purpose. Out of a desire to help change people’s lives the way his life had been changed, YouVeda was born.Its mission is simple: produce the best Ayurvedic products on the planet. By tapping into the intelligence of Mother Nature, Gunny has found a way to honor the memory of his brother while helping others on their own journeys toward healing and happiness.In this episode:YouVeda WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams, Deepak ChopraAwaken the Giant Within : How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!, Tony RobbinsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Leslie Bullock, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in San Luis Obispo, California.  She specializes in treating trauma. Her focus is the centrality of the mind-body connection and body based approaches in trauma healing. Leslie is a certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive yoga facilitator, a Trauma and Resiliency Model practitioner and mindfulness meditation instructor. Paramount to Leslie's work with people is a relationship based in safety, authenticity and integrity. In This EpisodeLeslie’s WebsiteFacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Anjuli Sherin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, resilience-building and cultivating joy. Since 2003 her practice has been working primarily with Immigrant, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Muslim & LGBTQI populations.  In addition to over 30000 hours of individual and group work, she is the creator of three programs: five-day, 12-week and 10-month-long Cultivating Resilience, including a five-day residential retreat in Hawaii on Embodying Joy.​Anjuli has been widely recognized for her unique achievements in the mental health field. In 2007 she received the Emerging Leader Award from the E-women network, a nationwide  business community, where she shared her award-winning essay in front of a live audience of 2500 and to thousands more online. Anjuli has also been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, as a finalist of the O Magazine/White House Leadership Project.  In This EpisodeAnjuli's website  Joyous Resilience: A Path to Individual Healing and Collective Thriving in an Inequitable World, Anjuli SherinMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa MenakemAnjuli’s Guided MeditationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Issue #6, June 2021, of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!This month we feature the inspiring Nancy Morgan on the cover.  If I had to describe what my podcast is about, or rather, what I hope it's about, one of the people I would say that I model the podcast after, would be Nancy Morgan. Nancy is the real deal. And when I say that I mean that she exudes compassion, genuineness and a breadth of knowledge that is inspiring. She gets to the heart of the matter in her discussions and I love that!In our modalities section this month we feature Imago Therapy and highlight one of its practitioners/trainers.In the "Incredible People" section we put the spotlight on some of the therapists who are continuing to do inspiring work: Brad Kammer and Mahshid Hager, MFT. Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sarah Peyton joins me again. (She’s joined me previously.) This time to Talk about her new book, Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care.  Why is it that we often don’t allow ourselves to feel warmth, to take a break, to chill out? And when we do, it’s often that we’re so hard on ourselves?  Sarah talks a lot about this in her book and how our actions like these tend to cut us off from our true selves and a richer life. Yes, I’m guilty of that!! Sarah is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationships and the brain. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.Her special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book is titled, Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing. Your Resonant Self Workbook: From Self-sabotage to Self-care takes us through the world of relational neuroscience and, using the lens of unconscious contracts, explores how our brains, nervous systems, and bodies react to the brains, nervous systems, and bodies of others.   This workbook provides the tools to turn inward with kindness, warmth, and curiosity and create opportunities for self-healing.  In This EpisodeMara's website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I loved having Jackson on the podcast. He pretty much represents everything I'm attempting to do with this podcast:He's bringing honesty, courage, humor and dedication to his work, and for that reason I know you're going to enjoy this episode. I can't wait to have him back!Jackson is a Counsellor and a psychotherapist at Find Reason Therapy, a private practice called in crows nest, Australia. Jackson prides himself in helping individuals to find reason to live, to grow and to understand.Jackson’s foundations and core focus is in relationships and codependency, working in particular with understanding what has happened in the past that leaves emotional pain in one’s present. Jackson provides a safe space for people experiencing emotional pain that want to find reason to improve and grow in their connections and life. The focus is on working together with challenges and concerns that can stem from issues ranging from communication, trust, intimacy, past trauma, repeated patterns, grief and loss to suicidality, addiction and mental health concerns. Jackson is a registered member with Psychotherapy and Counsellor Federation of Australia. I have a Bachelor in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Jackson also runs a podcast on connection and mental health and loves writing and posting about practical and helpful gems.  In This EpisodeJackson's website Jackson’s podcast: Reason With MeFacing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives, Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, J. Keith MillerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Michael has nearly two decades of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings, including as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, Clinical Director, Children’s Pastor, Camp Counselor and speaker.   After serving as a Children’s pastor, he went on to obtain his Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.  Following seminary, Michael worked at The Buckeye Ranch in Columbus Ohio as a Multi-Systemic Therapist, working with individuals 12-18 and their families.   Michael founded and leads Gateway Family Services of Illinois, providing trauma focused-equine assisted psychotherapy, Individual & Family Therapy. This team is working with individuals and families across the lifespan who have experienced trauma.  Michael has spent several years working with youth in the foster care system & post-adoption.  Gateway Family Services is also working with the VA Illiana Health Care System to provide services to veterans.  In addition to Gateway Family Services, Michael is currently the Executive Director of Hooves of Hope, a faith based mentoring program.  In This EpisodeMichael's websiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I think this is one of the most inspiring interviews I’ve done. Again, not because of me, but due to my guest and how she works with clients. In this interview we’ll learn about AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and the emphasis on being in the moment, and naming the experiences that are happening between the client and therapist. This calls for authenticity from the therapist as well as creativity. And each of these things excite and inspire me! I hope you enjoy this one.  Kari Gleiser is a clinical psychologist in Hanover, NH, specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She is a senior faculty member at the AEDP Institute and co-founder/co-director of the Center for Integrative Health.  Keri has developed a relational model that incorporates AEDP into work with dissociative disorders, and dissociative parts of the self, called Intra-relational AEDP.     In This EpisodeAEDP InstituteDr. Diana Fosha, the author of the The Transforming Power of AffectCenter for Integrative HealthLeaves of Grass: The Original 1855 Edition, Walt WhitmanEducated: A Memoir: A Memoir, Tara WestoverSong of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy, Walt WhitmanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today it’s about what it means to be a healer in the true sense of the word. My guest, Marriane Hennigar was drawn to helping people heal from the time she was a young girl. Now, with some experience and education she’s created her own program to assist in the healing process.  Since childhood Marianne’s been fascinated by how people work.She uses psychoeducation to connect the dots between the psychological and emotional experiences which expresses themselves in the body. Marianne’s currently engaged in masters level classes in psychology with the aim to finish her degree in the next year. Additionally, she’s seeking certification in Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting, both body-based modalities which support the client harnessing their own internal wisdom through focus to discover healing.   In This EpisodeMarianne's website When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection, Gabor MateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sarah K Ramsey is a Toxic Relationship Specialist, Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner who helps amazing women remember how amazing they are after enduring the pain of a toxic partner or parent. Sarah works with women who have experienced toxic relationships and who remain stuck in a cycle of pain and confusion to transform their minds and lives by taking back their power, recreating a life they are excited about living and bringing renewed energy, clarity, and excellence into establishing careers and relationships they love. Sarah’s work has been featured in the Emotional Abuse Recovery and Resilience Summit, Healing Narcissistic Trauma Conference, Medium, Thrive Global, The Elephant Journal and The Courageous Woman Summit.   In This EpisodeSarah's website Becoming Toxic Person Proof, Sarah K. RamseySarah’s email: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Nicole Anders is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and yogini. She currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.Specializing in treating trauma/PTSD and women's health, Dr. Anders is trained in numerous evidence-based psychotherapies such as Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Nicole believes strongly in the mind-body connection and finds ways to merge the worlds of psychology and yoga healing, bringing many forms of somatic therapy into her clinical work. Dr. Anders often works with patients on issues related to psychedelic science, including intention and integration. Nicole is a 200-hour YTT certified yoga instructor and works closely with Trauma Recovery Yoga (T.R.Y.), a non-profit organization based in Las Vegas that trains students in the TRY-method of yoga science. Nicole is the author of One-Hundred Goodbyes, a memoir dedicated to her younger brother, that depicts her journey through grief and loss. She is currently authoring her second piece, Intention and Integration, which is set to release in 2021.  In This EpisodeDr. Ander’s WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The May issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out.In this episode I talk a little about what we cover in this month's issue, who our featured therapist is, some of the conferences coming up, books out, schools that are offering trauma courses, and of course, a behind the scenes look at what's going on here at The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur is a licensed psychologist, serving as Chief Executive Officer at Western Youth Services (WYS) for over 19 years. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from UCLA. Under her leadership, WYS provides integrated Mental Health Services to over 50,000 clients both directly and indirectly, with support from their collaborative partnerships. As a seasoned community leader and fierce advocate for children Lorry brings a fresh approach that reexamines mental health in the context of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and offers solutions that not only treat the predictable negative impact of ACEs but that look upstream to prevent them from happening in the first place. WYS addresses trauma by examining the impact of toxic stress on clients, their families, and communities. Now more than ever, in the face of this pandemic, it is vital to understand the science behind ACEs and toxic stress and rely on strategies for building resilience to promote healing in this and future generations.   In This EpisodeWestern Youth Services (WYS) WYS’ MethodologySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Donna Fado Ivery is an ordained United Methodist minister, author, speaker, and artist. Her award-winning inspirational memoir, Sleep, Pray, Heal: A Path to Wholeness and Well-Being tells the story of painting her way through a disabling brain injury/chronic pain and discovering hope beyond hope. Graduating with honors from the University of California at Davis, and Boston University School of Theology, she has dedicated more than 25 years to healing from brain injury.  In This EpisodeDonna’s Website Sleep, Pray, HealSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

 Dr. Jennifer King is a trauma therapist-turned-academic. An Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity in the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. King works to prepare future social workers to engage in practice that is rooted in the neurobiology of trauma and healing and embodies great reverence for the multitude of ways survivors survive. She draws from her practice experience working with traumatized kids and families to create the types of learning opportunities and supports she needed when she was a new therapist in the field. Dr. King is the Chair of the Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice Program, and the Director of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Fellowship program. Through a partnership with Dr. Bruce Perry and the Neurosequential Network, she created the first comprehensive program to train social work students in this innovative, neurobiologically-informed model via classroom instruction and field experience. She is also: a mom to 3, an unschooler, a wife, partner, daughter, sister, friend, colleague, and human in the year 2021.  In This EpisodeJennifer's websiteJennifer on TwitterThe Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing, Bruce D. Perry and Maia SzalavitzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Annie is a Somatic Author, educator, and therapist. She has over 35 years of professional experience helping infants through adults resolve trauma. She teaches courses online, the difference between shock and trauma, and she’s launching a 10-week Healing Complex Trauma course April 7th. Annie has worked at Children’s Hospital in the child trauma centers, in public schools with gang youth, with sexually abused foster children, and has seen families and adults in private practice since 1978. I was director of Somatic Psychology for Naropa University Somatic Masters Program, and also run my own clinic, Colorado Therapies, since 2006.  In This EpisodeWebsiteThe Brook Institute FacebookBlogInstagramBooks by AnnieSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Brad Watts is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP). Brad specializes in working with individuals and families where sibling sexual abuse has occurred and is the author of, Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America’s Silent Epidemic.Brad conducts trainings with communities and groups on how to recognize and respond to incidents of sibling sexual abuse. He's helped hundreds of people on their journey to healing following sibling sexual abuse.In This EpisodeBrad’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookBlogYour Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction, Gary WilsonGary Wilson’s TEDx Talk. The Great Porn Experiment---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter has launched. Conferences | Books | Articles | Incredible People | Inspiring TherapistsCheck out a free issue here: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/3f8a5c5f3fSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Esther Perez, MA, LMFT (CA; LMFT; 48330) obtained an M.A in Counseling Psychology and an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, CA.  As a bilingual Senior Trainer for the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, Esther currently teaches across Europe and has committed herself to deeply integrating a number of modalities supported in the emerging research on neuroscience and attachment.  Embodying the spirit of Unity, one of the core foundations of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy®, Esther studies how Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® intersects with EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Mentalization Based Treatment.  Esther uses her learning to inform her work with adults, adopted children and adolescents with attachment related issues, complex trauma and dissociation in her private practice in Malaga, Spain in addition to consulting with graduates of various levels from the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® trainings. In This EpisodeEsther at Sensorimotor PsychotherapySensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology), Pat Ogden Ph.D., Janina FisherWorking with Voices and Dissociative Parts: A trauma-informed approach, Dolores MosqueraSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Lisa is a recognized expert in the strengths-based, depathologized treatment of trauma and has been in private practice for 34 years. She presents workshops and keynote addresses nationally and internationally, and is a clinical consultant to practitioners and mental health agencies in the United States, Canada, and UK and Ireland.---A giant thank-you to my sponsor:Sensorimotor PsychotherapyDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at today. https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/---LISA has been an Adjunct Faculty member at University of Maryland School of Social Work, University of Baltimore at Maryland, University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine, and is the Founder of The Ferentz Institute, formerly known as The Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy Training and Education, now in its twelfth year of providing continuing education to mental health professionals and graduating over 1,400 clinicians from her two Certificate Programs in Advanced Trauma Treatment.In 2009, she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work. Lisa is the author of Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors: A Clinician’s Guide, now in its second edition, Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing, and Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons from the Therapist’s Couch.   In This EpisodeLisa's website ---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter has launched! Keep up to date, informed and inspired with upcoming Conferences, Workshops, Books & Articles and Inspiring therapists.Check out a recent issue here for free: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/3f8a5c5f3fSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This week I’m very excited to have Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT, back on the podcast. As you listen to this interview you’ll hear Lisa’s amazing energy. As she was talking, I felt like there was this soothing wave of positivity washing over me and I loved it! Lisa is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of the Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery. A graduate of UCLA and Harvard University, her work has pioneered the field of trauma-informed yoga and transformed our understanding of embodiment practices in therapeutic work.    A giant thank you to my sponsors for this episode:  The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. IVAT’s 18th Hawaii International Virtual Summit is just around the corner, April 26 - April 30th. To learn more go to https://cvent.me/yqX1X2 Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can get a 10% discount when you use the code TRAUMATHERAPIST.  BetterHelpIs there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?BetterHelp, the worlds largest e-counseling platform, will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist.   Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to: https://betterhelp.com/ttp  More than 300 providers from 25+ countries have completed Lisa’s Yoga for Trauma (Y4T) Online Training Program, the first virtual program to train providers offering yoga for trauma recovery. She serves on the Board and as UN Committee Co-Chair for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, was elected to the role of Secretary in 2018 and was nominated President-Elect in 2020. She’s written for publications like Good Therapy and the American Psychological Association and was named one of the top 20 Inspirational Yoga Teachers To Follow in 2016. Honored as one Luluemon’s first US ambassadors, her blog has also been recognized as a Top 25 Yoga Blog. In This Episode The center for yoga and trauma recoveryTo receive a Free copy of Lisa book, How You Can Heal, click here.Lisa’s booksLisa’s online training programsLisa on FacebookLisa on TwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Beth Sandlin offers support, education and exploration to movers and teachers of the Pilates Method through a Trauma Informed Approach. While working as Assistant Director for Educational Services at a University Health Center, she realized the need for more inclusive, trauma sensitive practices in all fields, especially within the movement sector. Beth is the founder of Trifecta Pilates offering online Pilates classes via a membership and YouTube. She also teaches the TIPA (Trauma Informed Pilates Approach) Continuing Education Course to current Pilates Instructors to expand the network of Trauma Informed Professionals. She holds a degree in Health Education, a comprehensive Pilates Certification, 200-hour Yoga Certification and is a Health Coach. When not moving or teaching Pilates, you can find her spending time with her family at home, hiking or camping. In This EpisodeBeth's website Beth on FacebookBeth on Youtube My Grandmother’s Hands, Resmaa Menakem Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know, Malcolm Gladwell----------The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!Conferences. Events. Modalities. Books. Inspiring People. Check out a free copy of the most recent issue: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/60fcdfc47dSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jenn graduated from Lesley University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and began her career in mental health working with folks who were navigating early substance abuse recovery and experiences of complex trauma. She also studied yoga at Kripalu Center for Wellness and Health. She works to support clients in bringing their whole self and body into treatment in her private practice.Jenn joined the Trauma Center in 2007, where she led trauma-sensitive yoga sessions for female-identifying survivors.  She developed the protocol for the first randomized control trial in which trauma-sensitive yoga was observed as an adjunctive treatment for complex trauma. Along with colleague David Emerson, they began a training program for trauma-sensitive yoga practices, TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga), in 2008.In This EpisodeJenn's website Embodied Healing: Survivor and Facilitator Voices from the Practice of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Jenn Turner (editor)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Elle Michel is a licensed marriage and family therapist from Santa Monica, CA, with a master's degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology. Elle maintains a private practice in Los Angeles where she specializes in the treatment of trauma and borderline personality disorder through using EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma Resiliency Model, and DBT. Elle enjoys working from a strengths- and skills-based, insight-oriented, and somatic approach. She has in-depth experience treating clients struggling with complex trauma, self-harm, and suicidality and she values the use of mindfulness-based practices to assist clients in reducing anxiety and increasing self-efficacy. Prior to opening her private practice Elle worked in community psychology and at several prominent treatment centers in Los Angeles. In This EpisodeBehavioral Tech. Marsha LinehanThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.Elle’s DBT Group Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The March issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out.In this episode I talk a little about what we cover in this month’s issue, who our featured therapist is, some of the conferences coming up, books out, schools that are offering trauma courses, and of course, a behind the scenes look at what’s going on here at The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Judy is a yoga teacher living in South Florida who has gained wide recognition for her unique ability to guide her teachers and students to achieve their full potential. In 2007, Judy met Beau MacVane, a strapping 6’4″ Army Ranger, who after returning home from his fifth tour of duty in Iraq, contracted Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Beau asked Judy to teach him yoga so he could stay as strong and connected to his body as humanly possible as he fought his terminal illness. Over the next several years Judy watched in awe as Beau was able to use her instruction, and his determination, to battle the decline of his physical body. What arose was a mental focus and a self-awareness that changed them both.When Beau passed away, surrounded by his loving family and friends, he left with a peace of mind more powerful than any physical limitation. Judy’s passion in offering her skill to the military is dedicated to the Warrior Spirit of Beau MacVane and his family. In This EpisodeConnected WarriorsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Rick Boone is the Warriors Heart Clinical Director a licensed Psychologist, who currently leads the clinical team at the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment center in the U.S. exclusively for "warriors", which includes active-duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/Paramedics. His team helps our frontline protectors overcome drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, anxiety, depression and other co-occurring issues.  Earlier in his career, Dr. Boone served for nearly 9 years in the US Navy/Army, where he had two deployments as an Army combat operational stress psychologist to Iraq, and later to Afghanistan. In 2009, he was employed by the Department of Defense as a Social Scientist with the Human Terrain Teams in the Kandahar and Logar provinces of Afghanistan. Dr. Boone completed his Ph.D. in a program that specialized in the integration of psychological science and Judeo-Christian theology at Biola University in California. Dr. Boone was born and raised in Gallipolis, OH in the southeastern Ohio River Valley, is an avid reader, and has four children ranging in ages from 11 to 37.   In This EpisodeDr. Boone’s WebsiteThe Gifts of Imperfection, Brene BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Saj Razvi, LPC is the Director of Education at PSI. He was a clinical researcher in a MAPS Phase 2 trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His primary focus is on the wide scale adoption and accessibility of psychedelic therapy through training therapists to work with cannabis and ketamine-assisted therapy in private practice settings. He has taught trauma studies as faculty at the University of Denver as well as being a national topic expert for PESI education seminars focusing on complex PTSD. Contact at innatepath.org or [email protected]  In This EpisodeSaj's website. Psychedelic Somatic InstituteMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)Therapist TrainingThe Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Revised Edition, Alice MillerThe Presence Process: A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness, Michael BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m joined by Cheryl Price. Cheryl is a clinical counsellor, trauma therapist and art therapy clinician, with experience working in private practice, agency and school settings. She has also worked as a senior residential social worker in a therapeutic unit for severely abused children.Cheryl has a strengths-based, non-pathological approach to working with mental health issues and is passionate about raising awareness of human trafficking and the provision of effective therapeutic services for survivors. Her vision is to provide a safe, healing space for those who struggle to access support.  In This EpisodeChery’s websiteHome Body, Ruip KaurThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Charlie Mackesy  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Catherine is a multi-state Licensed Professional Counselor (OR, DC, NY) and private practice owner, who specializes in trauma counseling and human sexuality. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches several masters-level supervisory classes and works as an adjunct faculty member at The Family Institute of Northwestern University.  Catherine’s 10+ year career has afforded her the opportunity to develop integral clinical and administrative skills, a clear ethical code, strong cultural competency, and a supervisory style that is supportive, collaborative, and strength-based. She started her career working in social services, landed an international position (Saudi Arabia) as a Psychology Instructor, and ultimately found her way to Washington DC, where she started her practice. Catherine strongly believes that trauma-informed care is underrepresented and that awareness and understanding need to be spread and taught. In This EpisodeCatherine's website Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes, William Bridges, Susan Bridges.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Issue #2 of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter is out!This month we feature the amazingAdena Bank Lees - Speaker, Author, Consultant, a repeat guest on the podcast and for great reasons: she has that incredible ability to be simultaneously authentic and compassionate while maintaining a sense of humor. I love this woman.In addition we feature several of the online conferences and events coming up, as well as include several integral trauma books that have just come out.In our modalities section this month we featureSensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute and highlight one of its practitioners/trainers.In the "Incredible People" section we put the spotlight on some of the therapists who are continuing to do inspiring work:Mara Tesler Stein, Marshall Lyles, Michele Rosenthal, and Laura Brown, PhD.Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jill Shanteau, LCSW & Jessica Culp, LPC. Trauma Therapy in The Time of COVID This one has been a long time coming. Today I’m honored to be joined by two long-time Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members, Jill Shanteau and Jessica Culp. Jill and Jessica met through the membership a few years ago and have continued to remain in contact. Today they share their experiences of what it’s been like to deliver therapy within the context of COVID while still attempting to stay healthy and sane!  Jill Shanteau, LCSWJill is employed as a therapist at the Harry S Truman VA in Columbia, Missouri. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Life Science from Kansas State University and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University. While Jill always endeavored to be a therapist, it wasn't until 2014, after facing some personal and family challenges, that she relocated from Virginia to Missouri and began taking the steps to eventually earn full clinical licensure in 2017.As a former Department of the Army civilian employee at The Pentagon, Jill became intimately familiar with the struggles that service members face as they return from deployment or make the challenging transition from the military into the civilian community. Now with five years of experience at Veterans Affairs, Jill has spent a majority of her social work career serving service members, veterans, and  their families. Jill is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She is an avid Brene Brown fan, having relished the opportunity to once shake the author's hand. Jill is a former Eagle Leader Fellow and Chapter Captain and a current volunteer for Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB), an organization that seeks to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. She loves to learn and can often be found reading several books at the same time or listening to various trauma-related podcasts. She has been a member of the Trauma Therapist 2.0 since November 2016. Jessica Culp, LPCJessica, MA, LPC, is a licensed trauma counselor at Steadfast Center LLC in Champaign, Illinois and a 2018 masters of counseling graduate from Lincoln Christian University. Steadfast Center LLC specializes in helping individuals heal from relational and complex trauma.This is Jessica’s second career, after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2003 and working in the marketing and resource development field for three local nonprofit organizations that included a food bank, a children’s home, and a crisis nursery.Jessica has been listening to the Trauma Therapist Podcast since she began her studies in counseling in September of 2015, and joined  Trauma Therapist 2.0 in December 2016. In This EpisodeOnsiteTrauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today’s episode is about taking your experience and using it to help those who’ve been impacted by trauma.My guest today is Luke Worsfold. Luke grew up with a drug-addicted mother who died when he was 10. The experience of her death caused severe trauma throughout Luke’s life, which led to Luke’s own drug addiction. When Luke realized that he, himself, was heading towards his own death, it was in that moment that he decided to make a commitment to become the best version of myself and lead others by example.Luke has since founded Lisa, Inside Addiction, a treatment center to help individuals with substance abuse problems. In This EpisodeLuke's website: Lisa, Inside AddictionLuke’s ProgramsIn the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor Mate, M.D.Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, Jon Kabat-ZinnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, I'm continuing to re-post this series I did a few months back, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Dr. Thema Bryant Davis.Why? Because I feel we could use her hope.Thema, a repeat guest on this podcast, is a light of hope for all of us. Watch this interview and you’ll feel it.Thema is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons. Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations.Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University, completed her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center, and is a past American Psychological Association representative to the United Nations.She has served as a mental health media consultant for numerous print, radio, and television media outlets, including but not limited to the Huffington Post, NPR, CBS, Oxygen, CNN, BET, TV One, Lifetime, and We TV.Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. She has presented at conferences, universities, churches, community centers, schools and prisons throughout the United States as well as in South America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Bryant-Davis is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She leads a community mental health bible study at Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles and lives by words from her mother, Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, who states “God is speaking. My life is God’s vocabulary.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Alyssa is a speaker and psychotherapist, treating adults and adolescents with trauma and eating disorders out of her independent practice in NJ, accompanied by her therapy dog, Noel. Many of her speaking engagements are centered around the long-term physical and emotional impacts of trauma, as well as the hope that comes with making the decision to seek treatment.  First, a huge-thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen: Talkspace Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist. Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule. As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPISTAlyssa is a trauma survivor herself, and has made it her passion in life to help others on their road to recovery from trauma. In addition to her practice, Alyssa is also the host of the Light After Trauma podcast, which is meant to be an informative, inspirational, and safe space for those looking for support and connection as they navigate the difficult, yet extremely rewarding journey of recovery. The Trauma Therapist Newsletter from Guy Macpherson, PhD, host of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, has launched! For therapists of all kinds interested in learning about trauma and keeping up to date with: Workshops, Conferences, Events, New Books, Modalities, and Inspiring Therapists. Learn more here: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/the-trauma-therapist-newsletter/ The Trauma Therapist ProjectIn This EpisodeAlyssa’s Website Host of the Light After Trauma Podcast Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David KesslerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

It's been quite some time since I sat down and did a solo episode.What with our moving from Oakland, CA to Bend, OR, and the craziness of everything going on like the pandemic and riots and all, there's been much swirling around in my head that I've wanted to share. Today I do that.Mostly, I wanted to say thank-you for being here, for listening, and supporting the podcast. I also wanted to encourage those of you who are starting out on your trauma-informed journey because you're what this podcast is about.---Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis.In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey.---The Trauma Therapist NewsletterIf you’re a trauma therapist and you’re interested in learning about trauma and keeping up to date about with, well, everything trauma-related, here we go!Events. Conferences. Workshops. Modalities. Trauma Programs. New Trauma Therapists. Trauma Therapist Spotlight. Books and articles. Trauma treatments and more.The go-to online resource for therapists interested in learning about trauma, and keeping informed about what’s going on. Learn more here: thetraumatherapistnewsletter.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Chris wears many hats: Mom, wife, writer, speaker, hospital chaplain, advocate and former social worker and retreat leader. Chris earned her Master of Religious Studies from Cardinal Stritch University in 1995, and MSW from Loyola University Chicago in 2002.  First, a huge-thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen: Talkspace Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist. Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule. As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPISTChris also has done advanced graduate work in pastoral counseling and has worked as a therapist in the inner city of Philadelphia prior to returning to her home state of Wisconsin. In April of 2018, Chris' parenting article featured in the Huffington Post got the attention of NBC and landed her on the Today Show, where she shared some of her parenting and health journeys.  As an adoptive mom of a child with a history of trauma, who herself became a trauma survivor, Chris continues to be a "recovering idealist" an advocate for self care, creating supportive community and mindful parenting. In This EpisodeChris’ websiteChris on FacebookPema ChodranFull Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness, Jon Kabat-ZinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Shayla Vaughan, RYT200, CYT500, CNP, is a trauma-informed yoga teacher who has studied yin yoga, functional movement, and trauma. She is also a holistic nutritionist, specializing in nutrition and mental health. A big thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women.Thrive Causemetics’ products are made with high-performance, skin-loving ingredients that are 100% vegan and cruelty free. For every product purchased, Thrive helps women in need by donating funds and products to women who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to women seeking a path out of homelessness, as well as our women veterans during and after their military service. The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners get 15% off their first purchase by going to: ThriveCausemetics.com/traumaguyAfter pursuing a career in broadcasting and film, Shayla's mom passed away unexpectedly, and the loss led her to drastically change her outlook and life direction. Since then she's devoted herself to learning about and utilizing the mind-body connection to help others heal, both on and off the mat. Her students learn real-life tactics to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction—things Shayla struggled with herself prior to her journey with yoga and wellness. Along with teaching trauma-sensitive yoga and offering personalized nutritional advice, Shayla is working toward becoming a licensed counsellor. In This EpisodeShayla’s Online Yoga StudioShayla’s 30 Hour Online Trauma-Informed YTTSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Darsa received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Graduate Institute, and has about 20 years of clinical and administrative experience in trauma and mental health disorders. Dr. Darsa began her career in 1998 as a foster care social worker and continued her work with abused children and their families and adults abused as children. Dr. Darsa later worked as a trauma specialist in private practice and at a variety of treatment centers including Clearview, Moonview Sanctuary and PCH. In 2002, Dr. Darsa began studying with Christine Schenk, founder of the CHRIS-Technique, a unique energy work focused on teaching clients how to ground themselves in their bodies. Dr. Darsa has completed numerous evidence-based trainings in the treatment of trauma and mental health disorders, including Level III in Brainspotting, Level I and II trainings in EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. With each advanced training, Dr. Darsa developed a deeper understanding of trauma processes and healing, and how to help each person achieve freedom from the effects of trauma.In 2012 Dr. Darsa became the co-creator of Invisible War Recovery, a program designed to treat military sexual trauma survivors. This sparked a passion for Dr. Darsa to develop and create her own trauma recovery program in the form of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center. In a short span of time, Reconnect Center has served hundreds of clients recovering from trauma and mental health disorders, leading to exceptional treatment outcomes in their recovery process.Dr. Darsa realized that what is often missing in trauma treatment is a finely attuned, gentle, body based process to help heal and reconnect mind and body when clients become disregulated due to traumatic events, developmental trauma, or emotional disorders. Reconnect Center embodies that philosophy in offering intensive one on one work to help truly heal each individual that comes through her doors.A native of Turkey, Dr. Darsa has been living in the United States for 25 years. She has also lived in Spain, France and Brazil. Dr. Darsa’s exposure to numerous ethnic and social groups allows her to understand the cultural differences in human thought and behavior. She can provide therapy in English, Spanish, French and Turkish and is able to converse in Italian and Portuguese as well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Samuel Moore-Sobel is an author, speaker, and columnist. His debut memoir, Can You See My Scars? is the story of a harrowing encounter with sulfuric acid, trauma and severe burns.---But first, a huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women.Thrive Causemetics’ products are made with high-performance, skin-loving ingredients that are 100% vegan and cruelty free. For every product purchased, Thrive helps women in need by donating funds and products to women who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to women seeking a path out of homelessness, as well as our women veterans during and after their military service. The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners get 15% off their first purchase by going to: ThriveCausemetics.com/traumaguy---His book is currently available for purchase through Mascot Books and on Amazon. He writes about trauma, his experience as a burn survivor and faith.He has a degree in government and international politics and currently lives with his wife in Northern Virginia. To learn more, visit www.samuelmoore-sobel.com.  In This EpisodeSamuel's WebsiteContact SamuelThe Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother, James McBrideEducated, Tara Westover Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kerry Heckman is a freelance writer and clinical social worker in private practice in Seattle. After ten years as a high school social worker in the Chicago area, she followed her intuition to the Pacific Northwest in 2018. There she was introduced to a therapeutic modality called Somatic Transformation created by Dr. Sharon Stanley.---A big thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive CausemeticsThrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old.Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women.Thrive Causemetics’ products are made with high-performance, skin-loving ingredients that are 100% vegan and cruelty free. For every product purchased, Thrive helps women in need by donating funds and products to women who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to women seeking a path out of homelessness, as well as our women veterans during and after their military service. The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners get 15% off their first purchase by going to: ThriveCausemetics.com/traumaguy---This life-changing lens through which to understand trauma and the nervous system taught Kerry how to manage her own complex health issues, as well as, help clients who have experienced trauma. Kerry is now inspired to bring this information to as many people as possible to work towards a more embodied world. ---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Arriving in January! If you’re a trauma therapist and you’re interested in learning about trauma and keeping up to date about, well, everything trauma-related, then you’ll love this! Events. Interviews. Workshops. Modalities. Trauma Programs. New trauma Therapists. Books and articles. Trauma treatments and more.The go-to online resource for therapists interested in learning about trauma, and keeping informed about what’s going on. Learn more here: thetraumatherapistnewsletter.comIn This EpisodeKerry's website Kerry’s writingContact KerryKerry on Facebook Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Originally from Oakland, CA, Chesarae Fletcher inherited a rich faith heritage. Granddaughter of the late Bishop Vernon Robinson, she began her study of scripture in the African-American Holiness Pentecostal tradition.This early spiritual legacy birthed a deep hunger for intimacy with Christ’s spirit and his word, which led her into over 22 years of the academic study of theology.---But first, a huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy’s compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women.Thrive Causemetics’ products are made with high-performance, skin-loving ingredients that are 100% vegan and cruelty free. For every product purchased, Thrive helps women in need by donating funds and products to women who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to women seeking a path out of homelessness, as well as our women veterans during and after their military service.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners get 15% off their first purchase by going to: ThriveCausemetics.com/traumaguy---Professor Fletcher earned her undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University, followed by an MA in Biblical Studies in 2017, and an MA in Theology in 2019. Mrs. Fletcher is an early career biblical scholar and is currently completing Ph.D. research studies in Systematic Theology at the University of Birmingham, located in England’s UK. Her study focus is on Altar Theology and its role in Pentecostal traditions. Currently, Professor Fletcher teaches Church History and Graduate Research Methods at Epic Bible College and leads Sabbath and Spiritual Formation retreats throughout the region.She sees Christ-centered theology as a weapon against despair, apathy, and spiritual thirst. ---The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Arriving in January! If you’re a trauma therapist and you’re interested in learning about trauma and keeping up to date about, well, everything trauma-related, then you’ll love this! Events. Interviews. Workshops. Modalities. Trauma Programs. New trauma Therapists. Books and articles. Trauma treatments and more.The go-to online resource for therapists interested in learning about trauma, and keeping informed about what’s going on. Learn more here: thetraumatherapistnewsletter.com In This EpisodeChesaraie's website Listening To The Pews-An Examination of Clergy Listening Practices Chesarae’s email: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Ignacio G Hutía Xeiti Rivera, M.A., is a cultural sociologist with expertise in sexual trauma, healing, and liberation for marginalized people. They are an internationally known gender non-conforming speaker, sexuality coach, trainer, and consultant. Ignacio is a Queer, Trans/Yamoká-hu/Two-Spirit, Black-Boricua, and Taíno activist who prefers the gender-neutral pronoun “they.”---A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode:Somatic ExperiencingAre you in a helping profession and looking for a new tool to treat your clients?Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a potent psychobiological approach to resolving the symptoms of trauma and chronic stress.If you are looking to learn more about the transformational practice of Somatic Experiencing, check out their Free Webinar, SE Basics, by going to: http://traumahealing.org/traumatherapist---Ignacio, together with their daughter, Amanda, are co-hosts of Pure Love Talks, a Youtube series involving intergenerational conversations and lessons for creating sustainable relationships with children, normalizing sex education, and shifting the culture of sexual abuse.As the Founder and Executive Director of The HEAL Project, Ignacio is on a mission to prevent and end childhood sexual abuse through healing the wounds of sexual oppression and embracing sexual liberation. In This EpisodeThe Heal Project's Website Ignacio’s WebsiteContact IgnacioConnect With Ignacio on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma. Alisa is a MothStorySLAM competition champ and has been in publications such as Allure, Teen Vogue, BUST, TIME, The Guardian, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Oprah Winfrey Network, Hello Giggles, Brit+Co, and the Voices for Change 2.0 podcast. While based in DC, she travels around the country giving talks and facilitating workshops to support other young survivors in their communities. In This EpisodeAlisa's WebsiteWork With AlisaLove WITH Accountability: Digging up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse, Aishah Shahidah SimmonsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Since there is little to no information about the models of healthy masculinity, Onyangobegan a podcast that tackles the complexities of African Masculinities; from culture, religion, politics, to the historical underpinnings of what informs the African man's perceptions of himself and his environment, and how these perceptions affect the day to day goings on of his country and the African continent in terms of economy and social health. Find the podcast here: www.soundcloud.com/afromasculinitypodcast.Having grown up in a violent home with an abusive father, men have always made Onyango curious and it is his aim to get other men curious about who they are to help advance research for better policies in the understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights.  I'm passionate about this work out of personal experiences that affected my childhood and adulthood, that compelled me to want to understand masculinity in depth that I could share with African men and the world. I've always wanted to understand why they are who they are and these projects are making me help other men get their answers even as I continue to understand masculinity better. In This EpisodeMara's website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Sharon Stanley has educated thousands of healthcare professionals internationally in the principles and practices of somatic psychotherapy. Building on her research on empathy with traumatized youth, Sharon founded Somatic Transformation (ST), a trauma model and professional curriculum. ST is based on emerging research in Interpersonal Neurobiology and a phenomenological, intersubjective approach to transform relational and shock trauma. Sharon participates in Dr. Allan Schore’s Seattle Study Group, and her work with First Nations, the study of Afro-Brazilian healing with on-going research into clinical practice has led to a fluid convergence of neurological research and professional skills. Sharon has a clinical practice on Bainbridge Island, Washington.Episode LinksSomatic TransformationSharon’s TrainingsSharon’s PublicationsSharon’s book: Relational and Body-Centered Practices for Healing Trauma: Lifting the Burdens of the PastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Peter is the founder and Executive Director of Gateway Mountain Center, a youth development organization innovating how youth learn, heal and thrive. He has enjoyed a 40-year career guiding people into mountain experiences and being an entrepreneur in embodied peak experience. Peter has traversed a trajectory from world-class climber, to Chief Guide of the Yosemite Mountaineering School, to founder of CityRock – the first full service climbing gym in the world. Today, Peter is passionate about changing the system of care for youth suffering from serious emotional disturbance and complex trauma.  A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode:Somatic ExperiencingAre you in a helping profession and looking for a new tool to treat your clients?Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a potent psychobiological approach to resolving the symptoms of trauma and chronic stress.If you are looking to learn more about the transformational practice of Somatic Experiencing, check out their Free Webinar, SE Basics, by going to: http://traumahealing.org/traumatherapistGateway’s program, “Whole Hearts, Minds & Bodies” is the first Nature-Based, therapeutic program to achieve full service partner contracts with County Behavioral Health Departments and Certification as a Medi-Cal provider. In This EpisodeGateway Mountain Center's WebsiteGateway Mountain Center on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Palfy is unique in her field. She is a retired RCMP officer (the Canadian Federal Police Department) who specialized in international sex crimes committed against children. She file-coordinated the RCMP's 1st Sex Tourism case, then went on to do her Ph.D. During her training she saw a need and developed an interest in working with male survivors of sexual abuse. She is the first female author of a book dedicated solely to the topic of her research which was why men so seldom discuss abuse. Her goal is to create awareness though shedding light on this hidden epidemic. She does this so that abused boys and men can get the support they need.  In This EpisodeKelli's websiteKelli's ServicesContact Dr. PalfyMen Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse, Kelli Palfy, PhDPredators: Pedophiles, Rapists, And Other Sex Offenders, Anna SalterSandra L. Paulsen, PhDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Robert is a US Navy Veteran (Hospital Corpsman) who was diagnosed with PTSD in Jan 2016. After a long battle with his internal demons, he decided to immerse himself in ancient practices as a means to master his mind. During his time on active duty after deployment, Robert attempted suicide 2 times and was placed on anti-depressants and sleeping medications. After battling an addiction to alcohol and sleeping pills when as he was coming off active duty, the thought that he had a serious problem didn't really cross his mind. At that point, Robert fell into the toxic pattern of, what he calls the "bullet proof" facade, most military men wear and so did not want to admit to himself or anyone else that he had a problem.  As long as he kept things together on the outside and his career life was going good, that's all that mattered. Robert kept this whole song and dance up for 8 years. In the midst of a drug addiction, toxic relationships and his career life falling apart, he attempted suicide again in 2015, two years after he lost his father to suicide in 2013. I did what most Veterans do to seek help, I went to the local VA and got an eval. The social worker told me that I was a danger to myself and others and I was later told that I have a sever case of PTSD so I need help right away. I asked for that help but I was told that I would need to wait about 5 months for an appointment with the mental health specialist. As a vet that attempted suicide weeks earlier, this was not the way forward. I read a study about the VA giving a series of yoga classes to 120 Veterans with PTSD at the University of Indiana. The results were amazing, reduced anxiety, reduced stress, ability to control mood swings, ability to get better sleep, form healthy relationships and overall better state mind/quality of life. In This EpisodeRobert's website Robert’s Online CoursesYoga For Mental HealthEmotional Intelligence, Daniel GolemanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Mahshid Hager is a licenced marriage and family therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Her professional life includes providing therapeutic services to clients from all walks of life, volunteering for non-profit organizations in San Diego, that offer resources to new, incoming refugees and attending Somatic Experiencing training modules in various capacities and supporting SE students. Originally from Tehran, Iran, Mahshid moved to Germany with her family after the Iranian revolution. After high school, she immigrated to San Diego, California, where she now lives with her husband and two sons. In recent years, Mahshid has discovered her love of writing. She is the author of the short story No Way Back and the playwright of the same titled one-person-show, which will be available for streaming through Roustabout’s Theatre Company in November.In This EpisodeMahshid's website Mahshid on FacebookMahshid on Twitter: @mahshid_hagerMahshid’s solo show: No Way BackSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Russell Kennedy is one of those rare physicians who actually has the condition they specialize in treating. For decades Dr. Kennedy has struggled with debilitating anxiety. After 30+ years of traditional therapies and medications that did not help, he became frustrated and took his emotional recovery into his own hands.   Dr. Kennedy has traditional degrees in medicine and neuroscience, but it has been his distinctly non-mainstream personal practices that he found were missing in his own healing.   In This EpisodeRuss' website Russ’ coursesRuss on FacebookThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Tracy Morgan is a breath of fresh air. Tracy is an occupational therapist with 15 years experience, practicing for the last 10 in early intervention in psychosis in the UK Midlands. In this interview you can hear the passion Tracy has for her work and the clients she helps who are experiencing early symptoms of psychosis.   Tracy has experienced fairly significant trauma herself  and now she works with young people experiencing first episode psychosis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited to have back Kate Hudgins, Ph.D., TEP, as my guest today as we continue with the third in the series, TSM of Prescriptive roles, TSM Trauma Triangle and post traumatic growth Kate continues from her previous interviews as we discuss experiential therapy, and specifically psychodrama. Experiential therapy, as you’ll learn in this interview, involves a certain immediacy from the people involved and demands courage from both the client and therapist, and it has an incredible power to heal.Kate is an inspirational leader and a stellar trainer known worldwide for her innovative model of safe and effective trauma treatment.Recognized as an international expert and author on trauma, Kate brings rigorous clinical training in psychology, psychodrama, and experiential psychotherapy as well as cross-cultural and indigenous learning and her own life experience.Along with Francesca Toscani, M.Ed., TEP, Dr. Kate has developed, refined, and taught the Therapeutic Spiral Model, the healing method for survivors of trauma, in 35 countries and counting. She has been an experiential psychotherapist and trainer for more than 40 years, bringing spontaneity, creativity, and healing to people who have experienced trauma in many settings.In This EpisodeKate’s websiteAbout the Therapeutic Spiral ModelKate on FacebookHealing World Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Model, Kate Hudgins, PhDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kelly McDaniel (a Licensed Professional Counselor & National Certified Counselor) developed the term “Mother Hunger” in her first book Ready to Heal to name the attachment trauma between mother and daughter that creates an environment ripe for love addiction to grow. Since publication, Kelly speaks regularly at conferences to raise awareness about the cultural and relational complications facing women recovering from addictive habits.  In her practice, Kelly offers individual healing Intensives to support women healing Mother Hunger. Set for publication with Hay House in the summer of 2021, Kelly is currently writing her second book.  In This EpisodeKelly's WebsiteConnect with Kelly on FacebookContact KellyAdrienne RichEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel, Gail HoneymanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Rachel Moore, LMFT, is an EMDR therapist in private practice based in San Diego, California who works primarily with creative clients — writers, artists, and musicians. A former journalist, Rachel recently had an article published in the San Diego Union-Tribune about grief and loss related to the coronavirus pandemic.  Rachel has presented at the San Diego State University Writers Conference and has been leading groups based on the book "The Artist's Way" for more than a decade to help clients overcome creative blocks.  In This EpisodeRachel's Website Rachel’s Artist Way WorkshopsThe Artist’s Way, Julia CameronSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Shauna Springer is a graduate of Harvard University and is one of the world's leading experts on PTSD, Trauma, and Moral Injury among veterans. She co-hosts a weekly podcast on these topics in collaboration with MilitaryTimes. Her work has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Forbes, Washington Post, and Military Times. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. Dr. Shauna Springer is a licensed psychologist and nationally recognized expert on initiatives that benefit the military community. Known as “Doc Springer”, she is a trusted advisor for a vast network of veterans, military families and fellow thought leaders. Her uniquely perceptive insights have helped thousands of warriors reconnect with their tribe, strengthen their relationships, and build lives driven by their values. Dr. Springer’s work has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Military Times and Marine Corps Times.She is co-author of the best-selling book, Beyond the Military, which explores the psychological, cultural and relational aspects of military transition and provides a comprehensive roadmap for successfully navigating life after military service, as well as. WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us. In This EpisodeDr. Shauna's websiteContact Dr. Shauna Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us, Shauna Spring, PhDBeyond the Military: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration, Shauna Spring, PhDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Don Wood developed the Inspired Performance Institute after spending years researching how trauma affects our minds and our lives. Dr. Wood began to understand that events and experiences throughout our lifetime continue to play a role in how we experience life in the present. He also realized that there was a better way of treating the issue. “Teaching people to live with, manage and cope with the daily stress doesn’t fix the problem. The solution comes from understanding it’s source and providing a long-term permanent solution”. Dr. Wood’s background experience has come from spending time in the for profit and nonprofit world. This combination provided a unique perspective on problem solving. He used these skills to develop the Inspired Performance Institute and the NEURO XP program. Dr. Wood has written two books about his research including the science about how our minds work and why we experience our own unique perspective of the world. Both books are focused on how we can all make the desired changes by allowing our mind to reset and reboot. He has spoken on these topics domestically and internationally. In This EpisodeDr. Wood's WebsiteContact Dr. WoodConnect with Dr. Wood on FacebookInspired Performance Institute’s WebsiteInspired Performance Institute on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW, is my guest today. Jen is one of those therapists, one of those individuals, who is so passionate about her work (and compassionate, as you'll hear in this interview!), that after listening to her you walk away inspired. I certainly did.Jen is a Washington, Oregon, and New York State licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with advanced training and certification in trauma-informed care and the treatment of trauma, as well as holistic health and nutrition. Additionally, Jennifer has taught on the subject of abuse and trauma at the graduate social work schools of Portland State University and Columbia University and has provided direct services to child and adult survivors of interpersonal violence including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and gun violence; supervised clinicians and graduate students on the provision of trauma-informed care; and was the crime victim social worker at the largest public hospital in the South Bronx before moving to the Pacific Northwest.  In This EpisodeJennifer's WebsiteContact JenniferTrauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, Judith L. HermanTrauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy, Pat Ogden, Kekuni Minton, Clare PainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I feel like it’s been a while since I sat down and simply spoke into the mic and shared what’s been going on. Today I do that.We’re continuing to live in the midst of the pandemic, I’ve just relocated my family from the Bay Area to Bend Oregon, and I’m home every day with two young kiddos. Yikes!Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. BetterHelpIs there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals?BetterHelp, the world’s largest e-counseling platform, will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist.  BetterHelp is professional counseling done securely online.Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can get 10% off their first month by going to: https://betterhelp.com/ttpSomatic ExperiencingAre you in a helping profession and looking for a new tool to treat your clients?Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, is a potent psychobiological approach to resolving the symptoms of trauma and chronic stress.Learn more about the transformational practice of Somatic Experiencing by checking out their Free Webinar, SE Basics, at: https://traumahealing.org/traumatherapist/In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Nina Tara is an Multi disciplinary Art Psychotherapist who runs Courageous Art Therapyin London. She has worked in the creative field for many years and art has always been an integral part of her life. Nina originally trained as a designer and still designs and illustrates book covers.In addition to this Nina is a Multi disciplinary Art Psychotherapist (M.A) working with adults, children and families. Offering Art Therapy for individuals impacted by:• Trauma, Emotional and behavioural difficulties• Bereavement; end of life; changes in family structure• Bullying or abuse• Children exposed to domestic violence• Displacement to Refugee status. In This EpisodeNina's WebsiteDibs in Search of Self: The Renowned, Deeply Moving Story of an Emotionally Lost Child Who Found His Way Back, Virginia M. AxlineThe Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy, Augustus Y. Napier, Carl Whitaker.Nina on FacebookNina on InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Before I began doing this podcast I never knew there were so many areas that required trauma-informed awareness. I certainly never thought that trauma-informed nutrition was something we needed. And of course, we do. I'm so glad that there are people like my guest out there doing this incredible work!---First, a giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST---Monica Bhagwan is a practitioner and thought-leader in applying an understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care to public health nutrition initiatives. She currently serves as an educator and program manager at Leah's Pantry, an innovative public health nutrition non-profit in California. Leah's Pantry creates resources, conducts community programs, and provides training to other nutrition professionals. They are a leader in applying a trauma-informed lens to food and nutrition programs, an approach Monica initiated and co-leads. She has a Masters Degree in Food Studies from New York University. In This EpisodeLeah's PantryWhy Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment, Robert WrightHeavy: An American Memoir, Kiese LaymonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

For more than 40 years, Owen Marcus has explored and developed programs that bring together mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, and the science of emotional physiology. After healing challenges of his dyslexia and Asperger’s Syndrome, he realized his relationship skills were lacking. Identifying his resistance to working with men as his next challenge, he dove into creating his first men’s group at his clinic in Scottsdale, AZ in 1995.  First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Brighter VisionWhen you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find the time to review your marketing efforts, let alone make improvements where they’re needed.Whether you are a seasoned clinician who’s current website needs revamped, or a new therapist building a website for the first time, Brighter Vision is here to help.And the best news of all? You can get your first month entirely free just for listening to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast..To get started, just head on over to brightervision.com/guy. CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Unsatisfied with the status quo, Owen began expanding the model of men’s groups, incorporating what he saw working in corporate trainings and in his clinic. Men embraced this new model -- it’s a model that is natural for men’s ways of experiencing and expressing emotions. His group and this new model was the focus of the documentary About Men. His book, Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence lays out how to complete the nine stages of emotional maturation for boys and men.As the Director of Education at EVRYMAN, Owen, along with his co-founders, continues to develop effective ways to use emotions and physiology as tools to create fulfilling relationships and purposeful lives.  In This EpisodeOwen's WebsiteEVRYMAN on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

As you might know, much of my inspiration for creating this podcast came from my brother, a former Navy SEAL.I have a special place in my heart--and on this podcast!--for anything that has to do with supporting veterans and treatment for veterans.Today we continue with that support. I am joined by Josh Aronson and Julie Sayres, the filmmakers of the film, To Be Of Service, a documentary film about war veterans who are paired with service dogs to help them regain their lives. "[T]he big picture is clear, and its overriding point well made: These dogs are saving the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much. Every person profiled here deserves an immense amount of respect. Every animal, too."​- Ken Jaworowski, New York Times Josh Aronson has been producing and directing documentary films since 2000. He was nominated for an Oscar for his film, Sound and Fury and has made award winning films on disability, the search for identity, classical music and history. His latest film is the recently released, "To Be of Service,” about veterans with PTSD and their service dogs.   Julie Sayres is an award-winning screenwriter, working in Los Angeles, whose credits include the film “Reaching for the Moon,” aka “Flores Raras,” for which she won the best adapted screenplay award by the Brazilian Academy of Letters and was also nominated for best adapted screenplay by the Brazilian Academy of Cinema. She worked on the writing staff of the television series “Midnight Caller,” and wrote episodes for “Gabriel’s Fire” and “Beggars and Choosers,” among others. She was also a co-creator and supervising producer of the CBS one-hour drama, “Four Corners.” She has also written many movies for television, including “A Walton Easter,” “Dallas Reunion” and the mini-series “Knot’s Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac.”  She currently has two feature films in development, one in the U.S. and the other in Brazil. She is the producer of a documentary called “To Be of Service”, which deals with veterans with PTSD and their service dogs.​Aside from her work as a screenwriter, she’s also an adjunct professor of screenwriting at USC School of Cinematic Arts and the MFA program at Antioch University, Santa Barbara. She has a B.A. from New York University and an MFA from Goddard College.In This EpisodeTo Be of Service, film siteJosh's websiteJulie’s websiteTo Be of Service on Facebook ---A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/ Brighter VisionWhen you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find the time to review your marketing efforts, let alone make improvements where they’re needed.Whether you are a seasoned clinician who’s current website needs revamped, or a new therapist building a website for the first time, Brighter Vision is here to help.And the best news of all? You can get your first month entirely free just for listening to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.. To get started, just head on over to brightervision.com/guy---If you're a new trauma therapist just starting our on your trauma-informed journey, I'd love to invite you to check out my community specifically dedicated to new trauma therapists, Trauma Therapist | 2.0.You do not have to do this along!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST   Alisa is a MothStorySLAM competition champ and has been in publications such as Allure, Teen Vogue, BUST, TIME, The Guardian, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Oprah Winfrey Network, Hello Giggles, Brit+Co, and the Voices for Change 2.0 podcast. While based in DC, she travels around the country giving talks and facilitating workshops to support other young survivors in their communities. In This EpisodeAlisa's WebsiteWork With AlisaLove WITH Accountability: Digging up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse, Aishah Shahidah Simmons Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-S (previously on episode 402) has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. Robyn’s diverse clinical training includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training.  Robyn has integrated these training modalities with a foundation of attachment theory and the relational neurosciences to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences- supported healing environment for children and families.  Robyn consults, teaches, and trains extensively throughout the US, including as an instructor for the Foundations of Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program at Portland Community College, and with the Adoptive & Foster Family Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Program offered by Portland State University and Oregon’s Department of Human Services.   Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S.  Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, (previously on episodes 152 and 393), is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy. He has extensive speaking and training experience and has worked in a variety of mental health settings. Most of Marshall’s clinical practice has focused on attachment trauma and its effect on family relationships. Marshall conducts supervision and consultation sessions with counseling professionals and leads training in both parenting and professional settings; much of his consultation and training focuses on the use of sandtray therapy within a trauma-informed context. Marshall sees clients at Nurture Family Counseling in Cedar Park, Texas.  A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:Brighter VisionWhen you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find the time to review your marketing efforts, let alone make improvements where they're needed. Whether you are a seasoned clinician who’s current website needs revamped, or a new therapist building a website for the first time, Brighter Vision is here to help. By first understanding your business and what makes it unique, Brighter Vision’s team of developers then uses this information to create you a custom website catered to your specific marketing goals.  And the best news of all? You can get your first month entirely free just for listening to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast..  To get started, just head on over to brightervision.com/guy.CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/ In This Episode:MarshallMarshall's WebsiteCenter for Relational Care in Austin, TexasHarry Potter, J. K. Rowling  RobynRobyn’s WebsiteContact RobynConsultation for therapistsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT is a therapist, mentor, and author who delights in integrating the discoveries of relational neuroscience into the art of therapy. For 28 years, her work has focused on supporting trauma survivors and those with significant attachment wounds reshape their neural landscape to support a life of meaning, resilience, and warm relationships. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcBrighter VisionWhen you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find the time to review your marketing efforts, let alone make improvements where they're needed. Whether you are a seasoned clinician who’s current website needs revamped, or a new therapist building a website for the first time, Brighter Vision is here to help. By first understanding your business and what makes it unique, Brighter Vision’s team of developers then uses this information to create you a custom website catered to your specific marketing goals.  And the best news of all? You can get your first month entirely free just for listening to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast..  To get started, just head on over to brightervision.com/guy.At this stage of life, Bonnie enjoys mentoring those in the helping professions through offering longer-term immersion trainings in the embodiment of interpersonal neurobiology principles. Her books includeBeing a Brain-Wise Therapist; The Brain-Savvy Therapist’s Workbook; The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Group Psychotherapy and Group Process (co-edited with Susan Gantt), and The Heart of Trauma. People are saying that these books fill the gap between science and practice with clarity, compassion, and heart.  In This EpisodeBonnie’s websiteBonnie’s TrainingsBonnie on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Cissy White is a trauma-mama writer and joy-stalking survivor. She believes it's possible - but difficult - to live, love, and parent well while post-traumatically stressed. Her goal is to make talk about trauma and healing less clinical and more conversational, less abstract and more accessible. She's currently working at the ACEs Connection as the Northeast Community Facilitator and Parenting with ACEs Community, Manager. She believes the trauma-informed movement must be survivor-led. In This EpisodeChristine's website Cissy published in the Elephant JournalACEs ConnectionACEs Too High ArticlesThere Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate, Cheri HuberInvisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal, Belleruth NaparstekSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Heather Cobb is a peer facilitator, poet and trauma survivor. She lives with her partner and an adorable staffordshire bull terrier in Yorkshire, England.A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy Heather’s activism draws on her ongoing recovery from bipolar and childhood sexual abuse; after losing a decade in the psychiatric system, failing to get a degree and hold down paid work, Heather decided to use her lived experience to become a peer facilitator.  Heather is Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitator accredited by the Copeland Centre. Currently, she facilitates bibliotherapy sessions in NHS inpatient and community settings - using stories, poems, comics and myths to support her peers in defining their struggles and making a recovery.  Heather has never met a hopeless case. She would like you to know that whether recovered or not, you have more to offer the world than you might think.' In This EpisodeThe Words in Mind Bibliotherapy project in Kirklees, YorkshireThe Words In Mind Pandemic PodcastHeather’s blog: The Mad Covid ProjectSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Leslie Ellis is a teacher, author, speaker and psychotherapist. She teaches therapists how to help clients access their inner life and implicit memory through dream therapy and focusing/somatic work, with a focus on working with PTSD and complex trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Leslie’s book  A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy, was recently published by Routledge. Leslie has a PhD in Clinical (Somatic) Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and developed a new approach to treating PTSD nightmares for her dissertation. She has a Masters from Pacific Graduate Institute and is vice president of The International Focusing Institute.  In This EpisodeDr. Leslie's WebsiteA Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy, Leslie EllisContact Dr. LeslieDr. Leslie’s coursesConnect with Dr. Leslie on FacebookMan’s Search For Meaning, Viktor E. FranklEugene GendlinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I'm joined by Dr. Tian Dayton. Tian is a board certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, and the director of The New York Psychodrama Training Institute, as well as a nationally renowned speaker, expert, and consultant in psychodrama, trauma and addiction.---A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:Brighter Vision As the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy---Dr. Dayton is the author of fifteen books including The Soulful Journey of Recovery, The ACoA Trauma Syndrome, Emotional Sobriety,Trauma and Addiction, Forgiving and Moving On and The Living Stage. She has developed an approach for incorporating experiential work into treatment programs and group work, Relationship Trauma Repair RTR.Tian Dayton has a masters in educational psychology and a PhD in clinical psychology and is a board certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. She is a certified Montessori teacher. Dr. Dayton is the director of The New York Psychodrama Training Institute. She is a nationally renowned speaker, expert, and consultant in psychodrama, trauma and addiction, ACoAs and self help related issues.In This EpisodeTian's WebsiteTian's booksPsychodrama---If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking for support, education and inspiration, I'd like to invite you to check out my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Esly Regina Carvalho, Ph.D., is a Brazilian-American clinical psychologist who maintained a private practice in the Dallas area where she grew up for many years before her return to Brazil in 2006 and where she now directs the TraumaClinic in Brasilia, Brazil, and spends extended time training EMDR professionals in that country.  She was trained in EMDR in the US (1996-7) and eventually became and Trainer of Trainers with the EMDR Institute. Since her return to her native country, over 3000 EMDR therapists have been trained through the efforts of her team. EMDR training is offered in over twenty cities in Brazil, as well as advanced courses. Esly served the first two terms as EMDR Iberoamérica (EMDR IBA) president (2007-2010/2010-2013), the regional EMDR association for Latin America. Her first training approach was in Psychodrama and Esly was approved, with distinction, as a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama in the US. She was also honored as a Fellow of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. Due to her husband’s duties, Esly lived in many countries in Latin America: Ecuador, Bolivia, and then in Colorado Spring, Dallas, and finally Brazil. She is a native speaker of English and Portuguese, and speaks and trains in Spanish as well. An international trainer and speaker in great demand, Esly has published books and articles about the use of EMDR and the integration of Psychodrama. She has been presenting workshops in the US more recently, with the Creative EMDR protocols she developed and teaches practical ways for EMDR therapists to help their clients. Her commitment is to help people overcome the challenges of life, so often brought on by traumas and adverse experiences. Esly married a Canadian widower 28 years ago, who was raised in China and spent 30 years in Ecuador; she has a grown daughter who recently moved to Canada after doing a Ph.D in the US, also a clinical psychologist; and Esly loves those grandchildren!  In This EpisodeEsly's English WebsiteEsly's Portugese WebsiteConnect with Esly on FacebookFrancine Shapiro, EMDRJacob T. Moreno, psychodramaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Abi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, Ph.D., integrates Somatic Experiencing with clinical research, the psychobiological principles of attachment, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic bodywork in her practice and teaching. She has conducted original research on the role of implicit memory in Somatic Experiencing with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel.Dr. Blakeslee holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Depth Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology. She is interested in the intersection between neuroscience, current trauma research, and the psychobiological principles of Somatic Experiencing.She works with individuals, couples, children, and families and treats a broad base of issues.In This EpisodeAbi’s website Peter LevineBe Here Now, Ram DassStephen PorgesHow Do You Feel?: An Interoceptive Moment with Your Neurobiological Self, A. D. (Bud) CraigSomatic Experiencing InstituteFind an SE practitionerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Associate Professor Michael Salter is a criminologist and Scientia Fellow at the University of New South Wales, where he undertakes research on child sexual exploitation, complex trauma and gendered violence. He is the author of Organised Sexual Abuse (Routledge, 2013) which examines the narratives of adults who were sexually abused by groups of perpetrators as children, and Crime Justice and Social Media (Routledge, 2017), which details how social media and the internet is impacting sexual offences and discussions about them. He sits on the board of directors of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, who awarded him the 2018 Morton Prince Award for Scientific Achievement. He is a national and international consultant to child protection agencies including the Australian Child Abuse Prevention Service and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. He is also a practicing Buddhist and has taught a weekly meditation class at his local temple for the last ten years, and he lives in Sydney with his husband and cat. In This EpisodeMichael at UNSWArticle: A deep wound under my heart”: Constructions of complex trauma and implications for women’s wellbeing and safety from violence.Women's Trauma Recovery CentreMichael on Twitter: @mike_salterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Shari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Her second book, " Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing (Rowman & Littlefield, November 4, 2020)" addresses readers who have experienced trauma or loss due to a variety of experiences--whether abuse, accidents or injury.   A huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this episode happen: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Do you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience? Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough. Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy. Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today   Shari shows, through personal stories, how many who have experienced the worst kinds of trauma have managed to move on and thrive beyond their experiences. She has given Keynote presentations at a variety of universities and professional conferences and has also provided commentary on a variety of international media platforms; including, ABC, NBC, CBS, CTV, Radio Europe, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Prevention Magazine. She has written features for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrive Global, Medium, The Toronto Star and Huffington Post.   In This EpisodeShari's WebsiteShari's servicesContact ShariConnect with Shari on FacebookThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, MDThe Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down, Abigail PestaRAINNSidran InstituteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today my guest is Johanna Lynn, the founder of The Family Imprint Institute. She’s fascinated by what parents share with their children, the invisible stuff passed along in their very DNA. ---A huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this episode happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Do you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today---Johanna says that our earliest experiences, while we don’t consciously remember them, have a profound influence on how we live our lives. She works with what the body remembers and the knowledge that we are more than our own individual experiences.If you’ve just been working with your client’s present struggles, you are only working with part of the story. The new science of epigenetics and inherited family trauma shows us that often what we struggle most with inside our relationships, health challenges, habitual patterns or our success often lives in our family’s experiences.In This EpisodeJohanna's WebsiteConnect with Johanna on FacebookIt Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, Mark WolynnDani ShapiroTrauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m joined by April Harter who has made it her mission to help people understand where their racism is originating from. As a community and as a world we find ourselves in incredibly tense times, and yet times which are also creating opportunities for cultural and societal awareness around the topic of equality and racism. This episode is hopefully a small drop of water in that ocean.This episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online community specifically dedicated to new trauma therapists. Get support from other passionate trauma therapists, learn from the leaders in the field, and take part in Member Calls. Remember, you do not have to go it alone. Try Trauma Therapist | 2.0 now, Free for 7-Days right here: 7-Day Free Trial April is a former medical social worker, where she provided counseling to her patients and their family members to help them cope with the trauma of medical emergencies in the state of Texas. She later moved to Colorado and started her private practice to serve QTPOC patients with a history of racial trauma. After having worked with QTPOC, she decided to help prevent racism in society by working with white clients as a coach using the Racist Signature Theory. Finally, she opened up the Racism Recovery Center to provide psychotherapy for the treatment of racism. In This EpisodeRacism Recovery CenterApril on FacebookRobin DiAngelo, PhDDarlene Lancer, JD, MFTCynthia Wall, LCSWWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, Robin DiAngelaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sometimes after I do these interviews, I have to stop and really think about what I'm doing. I mean, with this job I've chosen. On the one hand, as we all know, this topic of trauma, is nothing short of devastating. Sometimes the interviews are challenging and stories can be hard to listen to.And yet at the same time, after almost all of the interviews I do, I walk away completely inspired, energized by the strength of my guests, and also truly hopeful with the courage of the human spirit.Today's episode truly encapsulates each of those elements. And it was an interview that really did bring me back to center and made me realize (again!) that I'm in the right place and doing what I love.The Kavanagh Sisters were born into a large family of ten children in the mid-1950’s and 1960’s in a disadvantaged area of Dublin, where their father sexually abused each of them for over two decades. In 1989 they made the decision to bring charges against their father and, in 1990, the Irish state took a successful case against him and he was convicted and sentenced to a term of seven years and was released having served five years.---A giant thank-you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today.CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc---In 1992 the sisters took part in a groundbreaking RTE documentary series entitled Tuesday File, Silent Scream (produced by Moya Doherty). Up to that point, RTE programmes on child abuse always had the interviewee’s face hidden and voices distorted, but my guests openly volunteered to share their story and despite the attempted injunction by their imprisoned father, the documentary was aired on RTE in October 1992.The programme won a Jacobs Award in 1992 and early the next year the sisters were nominated for the Harvey’s/Sunday Independent Irish Women of the Year. This program also went on to be used as a training tool for professions dealing with abuse victims and won the US National Women’s Studies Association Award in 1994.  In This EpisodeThe Kavanagh Sisters' WebsiteWhy Go Back?, Paula Kavanagh, Joyce Kavanagh, June KavanaghClick, Click, Paula Kavanagh, Joyce Kavanagh, June KavanaghThe Kavanagh Sisters’ PodcastThe Kavanagh Sisters on FacebookNeale Diamond WalshGary ZukovOprahSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Pauline Thompson is a US Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37) in the Nuclear Repair division, during the 1988 Persian Gulf conflict. Subsequent to her service, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at DeSales University and a PhD in Psychology from Temple University.  Pauline has a way of identifying, and cogently articulating, that most crucial element in the work of psychotherapy: the importance of the self-awareness of the therapist. Because it is this which dictates the foundation of the therapeutic relationship, and thus the course of healing.  A giant thank-you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience? Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough. Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy. Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today. CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc  Pauline is a critical community health psychologist and is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Penn State Brandywine campus. For more than 20 years, she’s been involved in community-based research and development with an emphasis on alternative understandings of mental health and social, emotional, and physical wellbeing and health. Her work spans the globe, working with refugee, migrant, and Indigenous Peoples, with 10 years living in New Zealand and six years in Australia to the USA.  She’s spent the last 12 years using the cultural safety model to educate health and human service professionals to work with clients who are different to themselves. Current projects include: working with reconciliation strategist Ulysses Slaughter on a reconciliation process between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia MOVE organization; and the New Integration Accommodations project, a community-focused cultural transformation and sustainability initiative in collaboration with Ulysses Slaughter at the Chester Housing Authority. The 3rd Edition of her award-winning, co-authored book, Healthcare and Indigenous Australians: Cultural Safety in Practice, was recently released (April, 2019). Dr. Thompson is currently writing a cultural safety book for the US context.  Pauline’s quoteEvery academic discipline has its technical nomenclature, and modern psychology has a word that is used, probably, more than any other. It is the word maladjusted. This word is the ringing cry of modern child psychology. Certainly all of us want to live a well-adjusted life in order to avoid the neurotic personality. But I say to you, there are certain things within our social order to which I am proud to be maladjusted and to which I call upon all men of good will to be maladjusted.--Excerpt from Martin Luther King on June 6, 1961 at Lincoln University. Read full text here.In This EpisodePauline's website Health Care and Indigenous Australians: Cultural safety in practice, Kerry Taylor and Pauline Thompson GuerinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Pat Ogden, PhD is back and I have to say, I did it! I think I’ve done my best interview, yet, with her! (Not that this is the best interview that she’s done. I’m not saying that.)   I feel this is a really good one in that we go into a lot of detail about one particular case of Pat’s, and my goal here was to highlight the use of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, (SPI), rather than simply talk about it in general terms. Pat is a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute®, an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.  She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, a clinician, consultant, international lecturer and trainer, and first author of the book, Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy. Her second book, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) is a practical guide to integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® into the treatment of trauma and attachment issues.   Dr. Ogden is currently developing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® for children, adolescents and families with colleagues. --- A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode:  Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. SPI is hosting a live webcast, Thursday, June 11, 2020. Understanding and Addressing Hopelessness and Helplessness through the lens of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.  The last several months have been disorienting for all; in the midst of so many of us living in fear of both the virus and its economic consequences, the United States is once again shaken as cities erupt amidst feelings of anger, anxiety, hopelessness and despair.  Join Dr. Bonnie Goldstein with discussant Dr. Pat Ogden, creator of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, for a special webinar on exploring ways to collaboratively address hopelessness, helplessness and despair amidst arduous complications and challenges.  We will deconstruct the negative or self-defeating messages our clients say to themselves while concomitantly addressing damaging messages implicitly and/or explicitly directed towards our clients.  Dr. Goldstein will explore the particular challenges therapists face when working with our younger clients, adolescents and young adults, fostering resilience in the face of uncertainty. Dr. Ogden will offer a wider understanding of the issues of hopelessness, helplessness, and vulnerability with an adult population. Join the webcast by visiting sensorimotor.org. It will be offered live on Thursday, June 11 and then subsequently sold as a pre-recorded digital seminar. --- In This Episode Sensorimotor PsychotherapySPI COVID resource page Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT returns to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast!Lisa is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and yoga teacher-trainer specializing in bringing yoga into trauma treatment, and she first joined me back on episode 33 of the podcast. Lisa is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard University, and is the founder of the Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery in Oakland, CA, and creator of the Yoga for Trauma (Y4T) Online Training Program. ---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen:TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST---Lisa has authored three books: Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice (2019), Embodied Healing: Using Yoga to Recover from Trauma and Extreme Stress (2015), and How You Can Heal: A Strength Based Guide to Trauma Recovery (2017), and is a contributing editor for Best Practices for Yoga for Veterans, published by the Yoga Service Council. She also serves on the Board of Directors and the UN Task Force for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and was recently elected to serve as Secretary for the organization. Lisa is a leader in the movement to incorporate yoga into trauma treatment, she has trained yoga and mental health professionals around the world, and she presents her work internationally. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and when she’s not writing or traveling, you’ll likely find her climbing mountains and running trails in nearby parks.In This EpisodeLisa's website Lisa’s TrainingsCenter for Yoga and Trauma RecoveryYoga for Trauma (Y4T) Routledge Publishers is offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners a 20% discount on Lisa’s new book, Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice, with discount code: BSE19Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today we conclude the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis.Thema, a repeat guest on this podcast, is a light of hope for all of us. Watch this interview and you'll feel it. Thema is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons.Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations.---This episode is sponsored by my membership community The Trauma Therapist | 2.0If you’re a new trauma therapist and you’re looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0---Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University, completed her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center, and is a past American Psychological Association representative to the United Nations.She has served as a mental health media consultant for numerous print, radio, and television media outlets, including but not limited to the Huffington Post, NPR, CBS, Oxygen, CNN, BET, TV One, Lifetime, and We TV.Using artistic expression, spirituality, psychology and culture, Dr. Bryant-Davis is an internationally recognized lecturer, performer, and minister. She has presented at conferences, universities, churches, community centers, schools and prisons throughout the United States as well as in South America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Dr. Bryant-Davis is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She leads a community mental health bible study at Walker Temple AME Church in Los Angeles and lives by words from her mother, Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, who states “God is speaking. My life is God’s vocabulary.”In This EpisodeDr. Thema's WebsiteContact Dr. ThemaConnect with Dr. Thema on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Suzi Rutti, MSW, LISW-S, is a Clinical Social Worker that works with children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and specializes in the treatment of complex PTSD, dissociation/dissociative disorders, preverbal trauma, sexual violence, childhood abuse, traumatic birth experience, intimate partner violence, secondary trauma, and other adverse life experiences.  She owns and operates Rutti Counseling & Consultation, LLC in Columbus, Ohio, and is a co-owner of the Ohio Institute for Trauma and Wellness, LLC and the Central Ohio EMDR Connection, LLC.  Suzi is a faculty member with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and provides EMDR therapy training and advanced EMDR therapy training in Central Ohio.  She founded the Secondary Trauma: Awareness, Resilience and Support (STARS) group in 2016, and is passionate about supporting professionals who work with trauma survivors. Suzi believes in the importance of making high quality trauma treatment accessible to all communities, and has presented to numerous local and national audiences on a variety of topics relevant to the impact of trauma and how best to support survivors. In This EpisodeSuzi's WebsiteRutti Counseling's Groups and WorkshopsContact SuziConnect with Suzi on FacebookTrauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, Connie BurkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I welcome back one of my favorites--Sarah Peyton.We conclude our series with this fourth and final episode, Truth Not Trauma. Sarah Peyton is Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationship and the brain. ---First, a huge thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen! Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at today: sensorimotor.org CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc---Sarah works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.Her special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book,“Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing,” is coming out from Norton Publishing.In This EpisodeSarah’s WebsiteSarah’s events & trainingsMarshal RosenbergSarah’s book: Your Resonant SelfJaak Panksepp PhDStephen PorgesBeatrice BeebeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Angi Yoder-Maina is one of those people.She’s one of those people who after you get through talking to, you walk away feeling lighter, more inspired, and that you, too can change the world. She’s one of those people I love having on the podcast.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today. CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc---Angi Yoder-Maina is the Executive Director of a local Kenyan NGO called Green String Network (GSN) based in Nairobi, Kenya. GSN’s programs create opportunities for people currently in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan at the most local level to learn about the effects of trauma, begin to heal and come together as a community to plan community-wide activities and structures to support further healing, and reconciliation.    Angi is finalizing her Applied Conflict Transformation Studies Doctoral at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Her dissertation is: “Wellbeing and Resilience: A Grounded Theory using a Trauma-Informed Lens for a Healing-Centered Peacebuilding Approach". The Wellbeing and Resilience approach is a trauma-informed practice-based approach, which GSN is applying currently in the Horn of Africa. In This EpisodeGreen String NetworkMy Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa Menakem  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

We continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with Christine Forner (B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Registered Social Worker).Christine, who specializes in the intersection of mindfulness and trauma dissociation, shares her insights on managing within the context of the current pandemic. She began her career early starting as a volunteer at the age of 16 at a crisis line for Teens. She has worked at The Calgary Sexual Assault Centre, Wheatland Crisis Shelter for survivors of domestic violence and in 1998 Christine started her clinical experience at The Calgary Women’s Health Collective. A huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute Do you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience? Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough. Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy. Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org todaySince 2011, Christine has worked in her own private practice which specializes in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She has over twenty years experience working with individuals with Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Dissociation, Developmental Trauma and Dissociative Disorders, with specialized training in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Psychotherapeutic Meditation techniques, Neurofeedback and Havening. Christine is the current clinical supervisor at Waypoints Sexual Assault Centre in Fort McMurry, Alberta and teaches locally and at an international level on the issue of dissociation, complex trauma, and the intersection of dissociation and mindfulness. Christine was the treasurer of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (2011-2012) and was the President of the ISSTD in 2019. As well as being a board member she is also a member of the Conference Committee and for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Christine has spent the last 15 years working on methods of meditation that are affective for persons who have Complex Posttraumatic Disorder and Dissociative Disorders. She is the author of Dissociation, Mindfulness and Creative Meditations: Trauma informed practices to facilitate growth (Routledge, 2017).In This EpisodeChristine's WebsiteDissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations, Christine C. FornerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Eduardo Duran is back.Eduardo is one of the foremost authorities on working with veterans and Native populations around the subjects of war and healing soul wounds. Eduardo was born in northern New Mexico and at age 14 his family relocated to California. He worked in the fields as a migrant farm worker and at age 17 enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 6 years on board submarines and other vessels during the Vietnam war. Once he was discharged he became interested in psychology and began his studies and at the same time began working for the Navy as an engineering psychologist.---A giant thank-you to my sponsor today, Talkspace.Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST.---  Dr. Eduardo Duran has been working as a clinical psychologist for over two decades. Much of his clinical and research work has concentrated on working with the legacy of historical trauma, which is the trauma that occurs in families and is then passed on to the following generation unless the trauma or soul wounding is dealt with.Through that process he has learned that wounding of the spirit has been endured by most people in the world and the lessons learned from this work is relevant to most people presenting with therapeutic issues.Dr. Duran has served as a professor of psychology in several graduate settings and continues to teach, and lecture in community settings all over the world.---In This EpisodeEduardo’s website Books by EduardoHealing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native Peoples (Multicultural Foundations of Psychology and Counseling), by Eduardo DuranBuddha in Redface: Third Edition 3rd Edition, by Eduardo DuranSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited to have back Kate Hudgins, PhD, TEP - Therapeutic Spiral Model as my guest today as we continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak.Kate continues from her previous episodes as we use the context of managing during the current pandemic as a backdrop for healing with experiential therapy, and specifically psychodrama. Experiential therapy, as you’ll learn in this interview, involves a certain immediacy from the people involved. It demands courage from both the client and therapist, and it has an incredible power to heal.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at Sensorimotor Psychotherapy today: https://www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc---This series came together quickly and unexpectedly, as did news of everything that’s been going on!When things started getting serious with the virus and talk of it spreading was all over the news, I started to become very anxious. I’m already an anxious type, but this was a bit more intense.My wife was continuing to go to work (fortunately, though now with a growing concern that she’s going to be infected), I continued to work at home, but now I was suddenly joined by my two kiddos (ages 4 and 11!). Crazy!!!As someone who enjoyed reading the news, I was now becoming very anxious with all the numbers and tallies and imminent threat of sickness, and trying to manage my kids at home while also trying to keep my business going—I realized that if this continued, if I continued like this--that I was going to go nuts.So, I just slowed down. I stopped reading the news as much and I said to myself, Okay, what can I do (my inspiration was Leo Buscaglia), what can I control, what can I do to take care of myself and my family, and how can I model for my kids during this time. This became my purpose.This shift helped me a lot. It’s not easy. It’s not perfect. I still experience waves of anxiety day to day, and continually have to remind myself of what I can do and what’s important to me.Creating something like this series was also something I could do, and reaching out to others in a time like this is also helpful to me. My hope is that it would offer some help or guidance or inspiration.I want to thank the individuals who’ve taken part in this so far and who shared their time and thoughts: Bruce Perry, Manuela Mischke-Reeds, Sharon Salzberg, Mica Gonzalez, Peter A Levine, PhD, Cathy Malchiodi, Christine Drabek, Peter M. Bernstein, Fran S. Waters, and Kate Hudgins, PhD, TEP - Therapeutic Spiral Model.You access the series here (interviews will be added as they become available): http://bit.ly/2kh8Gp5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

We continue the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Pat Ogden, PhD, a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute®, an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.In this interview Pat shares her thoughts on how this pandemic, and the trauma associated with it, is impacting us not only on an individual level, but on a global scale, as well. She shares her thoughts 0n the importance of recognizing our body's responses and reactions as a means of regulating our nervous system, when we find ourselves in the center of anxiety. ---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online at sensorimotor.org today---Pat is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, a clinician, consultant, international lecturer and trainer, and first author of Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy. Her second book, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) is a practical guide to integrate Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® into the treatment of trauma and attachment issues. Dr. Ogden is currently developing Sensorimotor Psychotherapy® for children, adolescents and families with colleagues.In This EpisodeSensorimotor PsychotherapySPI COVID resource pageDeb Dana, LCSWSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today we continue with the special series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with my guest Peter M. Bernstein, PhD, and I couldn't be more honored.Peter, who was first on the podcast in episode 91, shares his story and his story truly embodies journey of authenticity. I recall first interviewing Peter and being inspired by what he's overcome to do the work he ---does. ---Today's episode is sponsored by:Trauma Therapist | 2.0:If you’re a new trauma therapist and you’re looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community is for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2---Peter is founder and director of the Bernstein Institute. As a coach, mentor, educator and trainer, Peter has almost 50 years of experience providing relief and recovery from trauma and emotional and physical painPeter's unique approach utilizes a combination of coaching, mentoring and bodywork to offer hope and healing through transformative resilience.In This EpisodeThe Bernstein InstituteThe Bernstein Institute on FacebookTrauma: Healing the Hidden Epidemic, Peter M. Bernstein, PhDPeter's incredible first interview on the podcast, episode 91 (and then on 269)Peter’s podcast: The Survivor’s Guide To LifeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, we continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with my guest today, Cathy Malchiodi. Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, REAT is a leading international expert, writer, and educator in the fields of art therapy, expressive arts therapy, trauma and arts in healthcare. In this interview Cathy brings to our current situation of shelter-in-place and quarantine, a breath of fresh air in the form of authenticity and the suggestion that this experience has presented us with the fact that this is an opportunity for us to learn of different ways to cope. ---A giant thank-you to my sponsors:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online today at: http://sensorimotor.org CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/---Cathy is a psychologist, a Board Certified and Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and has had over 30 years of experience and education in trauma intervention and disaster relief and integrative approaches to health. She is the founder, director and lead faculty member of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, and her most recent book is titled, Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process.In This EpisodeCathy's WebsiteCathy on YoutubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today my guest is the inspiring Michele Solloway, PhD.Michele is a nationally certified healing arts practitioner with training in somatic therapy, polarity and craniosacral therapies, and energy medicine. She is on the board of directors for the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, an organization founded by Dr. Peter Levine and dedicated to the development, training and dissemination of somatic therapy. ---First though, a giant thank-you to my sponsor today, Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)!Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visithttps://traumahealing.org/kser---Michele Solloway has a particular interest in working with professional service providers who are at high risk for secondary or vicarious trauma. She also has over 25 years’ experience as a health services researcher with a focus on child and family health, vulnerable populations, federal and state health policy, and most recently childhood trauma and integrative medicine. Her practice is based on core values of service and living her passion.In This EpisodeSomatic Experiencing WebsiteMichele Solloway on the SE websiteSE on FacebookThe Tao of Trauma: A Practitioner's Guide for Integrating Five Element Theory and Trauma Treatment, Alaine D. Duncan, Kathy L. Kain Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, Laure van Dernoot Lipsky, Connie BurkPeter A. Levine booksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today we continue with the series Managing in the Midst of The Current Outbreak, and my guest is the incredible Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT.Manuela is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She is an International teacher of psychology and trains health professionals in California, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Europe and starting in China next year. When I began putting this series together, Manuela was right there at the top of the list. She has a way of explaining concepts about therapy that always bring us back to that most important element--human beingness.---A giant thank-you to my sponsors:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough.Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy.Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online today at: http://sensorimotor.orgCPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/---Manuela co-directs and teaches at the Hakomi Institute of California that hosts her trauma training: From Trauma to Dharma. (starts again in April 2016) This training integrates current neuroscience of trauma theory, somatic and mindfulness-based interventions with dharmic teachings and embodied meditation practices.In addition Manuela has trained in various methods of working with trauma (e.g.Somatic Experiencing) and counseled survivors of political oppression, torture and trauma for the past 25 years. In This EpisodeManuela's WebsiteManuela's trainings. From Trauma to DharmaSomatic Psychotherapy Toolbox: 125 Worksheets and Exercises to Treat Trauma & Stress, Manuela Mischke-ReedsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Mica Gonzalez, PhD. Managing in The Midst of COVID-19Today we continue with our series on Managing during the current outbreak with my guest, Dr. Mica Gonzalez.Mica is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Family First Psychotherapy in Oakland, California and he specializes in helping anxious, aggressive, and hyper kids and their stressed out parents. When I queried people about who they wanted to hear from for this series, Mica’s name came up. And when you listen to this interview, you’ll understand why. Mica has an amazing way of articulating concepts about early child development and therapy while at that same time conveying a sense of groundedness and calm. Perfect for this series!Note: Mica is hosting a free webinar April 8th at 10:30 am PST on Developing resilience in uncertain times.Register for it here. Developing resilience in uncertain times.---First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsor:Talkspace Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST.---Mica received his doctoral degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and trained in a variety of settings, including a middle school, an adult day treatment facility, and home-visiting early intervention programs. He is trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a trauma-informed approach to early intervention, and has an endorsement as an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist from the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health.Mica also provides online early parenting education through his blog and website, The Good Enough Parents.  In This Episode Family First PsychotherapyThe Good Enough ParentsArticle by Aisha AhmadMica is hosting a free webinar April 8th at 10:30 am PST on Developing resilience in uncertain times.Register for it here. Developing resilience in uncertain times.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, we continue with the series Managing in The Midst of The Outbreak, with Sharon Salzberg, New York Times Best selling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West. In 1974, Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society at Barre, Massachusetts with Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. First a giant thank-you to my sponsors: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?/ Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes the body in therapy as both a source of information and target for intervention…because words are not enough./ Go beyond theories and gain practical ways to open a new dimension for effective therapy. Visit Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute online today at:  http://sensorimotor.org  CPTSD Foundation  CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/ Sharon’s emphasis is on vipassanā (insight) and mettā (loving-kindness) methods, and she’s been leading meditation retreats around the world for over three decades.  Her books includeLovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, andReal Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program.In This EpisodeSharon's Website Sharon’s booksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today we continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19. My guest today, Fran Waters is one of those therapists you wish you had: She’s funny, warm, creative and super smart.In this interview we talk about the global impacts of trauma and how to manage during this unprecedented time, as well as explore how the trauma of this experience is impacting individuals and therapists alike.First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for this episode:Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.orgSomatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTPFran S. Waters, DCSW, LMSW, LMFT, is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of childhood trauma, abuse, and dissociation. As an invited presenter, she has conducted extensive training programs nationally and internationally ranging from a day to 5 days in Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, and North America. She is the author of  Healing the Fractured Child: Diagnosis and Treatment of Youth With Dissociation, and past president of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSTD). She is a Fellow of the ISSTD, and received ISSTD's Presidential Award and Cornelia Wilbert Award, the Media Award from American Professional Society on Abuse of Children for her 3 Part DVD on Trauma and Dissociation of Children, and the William Friedrich Memorial Child Sexual Abuse Research, Assessment and/or Treatment Award from Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. She maintains a private practice in Marquette, MI.Fran is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of childhood trauma, abuse, and dissociation and has conducted extensive training programs nationally and internationally ranging from a day to 5 days in Europe, Africa, Australia, South America, and North America. In This EpisodeFran's Website---Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapistsIf you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I hope you're continuing to stay healthy during these times.Today my guest is the incomparable Janina Fisher, PhD.This is the third in the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19, (listen to Bruce Perry here and Peter Levine here).When I reached out to the Trauma Therapist | 2.0 community to ask them who they’d like to hear from for this series, Janina’s name (not surprisingly) came up quickly.I’ve been fortunate to have been trained by Janina during my Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 and Level 2 trainings, and be a member of one of her consultation groups. Her knowledge of trauma is inspiring and her humor is non-stop. She’s incredible.---A giant thank-you to my sponsors for helping me keep the lights on:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSomatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Dr. Fisher has been an invited speaker at the Cape Cod Institute, Harvard Medical School Conference Series, the EMDR International Association Annual Conference, University of Wisconsin, University of Westminster in London, the Psychotraumatology Institute of Europe, and the Esalen Institute. Dr. Fisher lectures and teaches nationally and internationally on topics related to the integration of research and treatment and how to introduce these newer trauma treatment paradigms in traditional therapeutic approaches.  In This EpisodeJanina's WebsiteHealing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, Janina Fisher, PhD---Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapistsIf you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today in this second of the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19, (listen to Bruce Perry’s interview here) my guest is Dr. Peter A. Levine.Peter received his PhD in medical biophysics from the University of California in Berkeley and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing® method. Peter’s original contribution to the field of Body-Psychotherapy was honored in 2010 when he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP). That same year he also received the honorary Reis Davis Chair in Child Psychiatry for his innovative contribution to therapy for children and adolescents. In This EpisodeSomatic Experiencing InstituteBooks by Peter LevineBrother Richard Hendrick (read his poem, Lockdown, here)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, I bring on two senior members of Gould Farm team. This episode truly inspired me because it really validated the fact that there are incredible people, and in this case--teams of people--doing amazing work to help those who've been impacted by mental health issues and trauma.I turned off the mic and walked away from my desk after the interview and I was like, "These two women are amazing and their team must be incredible to do the work they do."Gould Farm. A Model of Compassionate and Holistic Healing. Gould Farm is a unique and pioneering refuge for people with mental disorders…a place where respect and relationship, work and friends, are central to the healing process. We need many more such places in the world.”  — Dr. Oliver Sacks---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcGould Farm Gould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.org---Founded in 1913, Gould Farm is the first residential community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health challenges move toward recovery, health, and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical support. Within this safe, family-like community made up of guests, staff, families and volunteers, all members are accepted, respected and celebrated as individuals.We work with adults who are living with mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar and schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia. Gould Farm provides a safe environment in which everyone feels accepted and trusted while also being held to high expectations as a productive, working member of the community. Guests are empowered to share their many talents with the community and are also given the opportunity to learn and practice new skills in a supported environment.---My guests for this episode are Lisanne Finston, Executive Director and Jane Linsley, Clinical Director.Lisanne came to Gould Farm after 20 years serving as Executive Director of an innovative anti-hunger organization serving people with mental health and addiction challenges in N.J. She received her MSW from Rutgers University and her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.Lisanne values the pioneering model practiced at Gould Farm that blends old fashioned, life-enhancing work, with the best in clinical practices to support healing and recovery. From the Farm to Fellside, she loves being a part of this community and seeing people regain a sense of purpose and widen their circle of support for the journey. Jane Linsley, Clinical DirectorJane has been working in the field of mental health and addictions for over 30 years, and on the Gould Farm Clinical Team since 2004. She has been Clinical Director of the team since 2006.A graduate of Smith School for Social Work, Jane is licensed in social work and addictions, with additional certifications in both Trauma and Women’s Relational Theory of Mental Health. Jane has as an on-going passion for beneficial new therapies and work in the area of mental health care, as well as an on-going, and long-standing, passion for how people relate to issues of inclusion and the shame resulting from stigma – both for the individual and as a culture.Listen to the episode here: http://bit.ly/33AfuB9---Trauma Therapist | 2.0If you’re a new trauma therapist and you’re looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Bruce Perry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is senior fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. In addition to having written more than two hundred scientific articles, Dr. Perry has coauthored with Maia Szalavitz two books for general audiences: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook and Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential — and Endangered.  In This EpisodeBruce's website  Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you. Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast a Trauma Therapist | 2.0 member spotlight with Diana Lea Baranovich. Trauma Therapist | 2.0 is my online membership community that helps support, educate and inspire new trauma therapists.Diana is an American who has lived in Malaysia for the past 12 years. Along with being a full-time professor and research supervisor at the University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, she also runs a very busy private psychotherapy practice where she specializes in traumatized children, at-risk youth and families in transition.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.orgSomatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Diana is also an adoption and family reunification specialist. Many forms of therapy are incorporated into her work such as play, dance, art and sand tray. Diana has published many articles and presented journal papers and experiential workshops at international conventions throughout Asia and the Middle East. Her first book, Understanding and Caring for the Hurt Child was published by Pearson in 2013. Her second book, Understanding and Mentoring the Hurt Teenager was published by Partridge Publishers was published in 2017. Her third book – Bonding Through Play was published by Pearson in 2019. In This EpisodeConnect with Diana on Facebook---Trauma Therapist | 2.0 is my online membership community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, an incredibly tragic subject, the loss of a child, though ultimately one that is profoundly inspiring. My guest, Megan Hillukka encourages and supports grieving mothers to recognize that despite having gone through an unimaginable experience, that life is not over for them. Megan, herself, is a grieving mother, with 6 children, 5 of whom are still alive. ---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for this episode:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSomatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Megan experienced PTSD after finding her daughter, Aria, when she died, and since that experience, she’s done the work to find healing in her brain and in her life. Because of this, Megan wants everyone to know that PTSD is not a life sentence, and that healing is possible.In This EpisodeMegan's WebsiteThe Body Keeps The ScoreThe Gifts of Imperfection---Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you. Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

At the age of 12 my guest today, Jeannette Dijkstra was raped at a campsite. A life ruled by this trauma lay ahead. Jeannette managed to grow up and had a good job in the OR in an academic hospital. At the age of 40 she started her training as a therapist, with a transpersonal specialization. More and more her own traumatic experience became important, but no therapist could ever help her---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST Somatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Now, most often, Jeannette's clients are victims of sexual abuse and she continues to search for good trauma training. Jeannette was very lucky to find a good teacher and recently she finished her study as a trauma-sexologist.  In This EpisodeConnect with Jeannette on LinkedinTraumasexuality: Men abused as boys, men between victim and perpetrator, Peter John Schouten   Jeannet’s websiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Lack of self-belief, or self-esteem, or confidence? Who me?I've been doing this podcast for a few years now and I think each month I can feel myself able gaining a bit more courage and able to peel back the layers and share the things about myself that maybe aren't the easiest to share, or that maybe aren't the qualities that you'd (or I'd!) most want people to see.I often talk about how when I stepped into graduate school I knew from the get go that I wanted to focus on trauma and become a trauma therapist, and that I thought the way to do that was to read everything I could or go to every conference I could and so forth.What I neglected to realize was the importance of who I was within the context of trauma treatment, of working with those who'd been impacted by trauma.It wasn't that I didn't realize the importance of me, or authenticity or genuineness, in general. Rather it was that I didn't get how integral those qualities were to the actual therapeutic, relationship, healing process. My focus was on bringing all the external knowledge I could find, inside. Essentially, I was leaving myself out of the vital equation, the vital relationship.First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:--CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.org---Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. ---Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for this episode:Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.orgCPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcDr. Craig Heacock is an adolescent/adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is the host and co-producer of the psychiatric podcast Back from the Abyss, a place for stories of hope and healing, recovery and redemption. Dr. Heacock is a co-therapist in the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD and has particular interest in the use of ketamine and other psychedelics to treat severe mood disorders and PTSD. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and did his psychiatry training at Brown University.In This EpisodeDr. Craig Heacock's websiteBack from the Abyss PodcastThinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel KahnemanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The combination of passion for helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma, and the knowledge that comes from working with those who live in a land constantly under threat, is exemplified in this week’s guest, Professor Mooli Lahad. --First, a giant thank-you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Somatic ExperiencingTrauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences. For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP--When you combine a passion for helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma, and the knowledge that comes from working with those who live in a land constantly under threat, you’re speaking about my guest today, Professor Mooli Lahad. Dr. Lahad is a senior medical psychologist and has been working with individuals, civilians as well as soldiers, and veterans suffering from PTSD since 1975.He is the founder and president of the Community Stress Prevention Center in Kiryat Shmona Israel, the oldest center in the world that deals with community as an ecological entity for recovery and healing pre- and post critical incidents.Dr. Lahad is the author & co-author of 35 books on resiliency and coping from early childhood to old age and has developed the integrative model of coping and resiliency. His most recent work is, The Lonely Ape That Told Himself Stories: The Necessity of Stories for Human Survival (Psychology Research Progress).In This EpisodeThe Community Stress Prevention CenterMooli's Wikipedia Page   The Lonely Ape That Told Himself Stories: The Necessity of Stories for Human Survival, Mooli Lahad, PhDPrinciples and Techniques of Trauma-centered Psychotherapy,  David Read Johnson, PhD., Hadar Lubin, M.D.--Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you’re a new trauma therapist and you’re looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today it’s about what is going on around here. And by “here,” I mean with the podcast and me and everything. In this episode I share with you folks some of my thoughts about doing the podcast, and take you behind the scenes to check out the ins and outs of what it takes to put together a podcast and how I’m still learning thGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. Gould Farm Gould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.  In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.orgSomatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you. Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today it's about one of the subjects that has always intrigued me on its own--buddhism--but also intrigued me within the context of therapy, and more specifically, trauma. Mark Epstein, M.D. is my guest today. Mark is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy.---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcGould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.org---Mark's books include Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling Apart, Going on Being, Open to Desire, Psychotherapy without the Self and The Trauma of Everyday Life and his latest work, Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself (Penguin Press). He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. In This EpisodeMark's websiteContact Mark Mark’s books:Thoughts without a Thinker, Going to Pieces without Falling ApartGoing on BeingOpen to DesirePsychotherapy without the SelfThe Trauma of Everyday LifeAdvice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself Trauma and Human Existence (Psychoanalytic Inquiry Book Series), Robert D. StolorowD. W. WinnicottThe Challenge of Being Human, Michael Eigen---Trauma Therapist | 2.0. a community for new trauma therapists.If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you. Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My sexual abuse does not define me, it fuels me. I am not a victim, I'm a fighter. These are the words of my guest today, Christian Griffith.This interview is a powerful and inspiring one, and it's also one that some might find hard to listen to at times. So please listen with discretion and take care of yourselves.This interview is also a great example of why I do this podcast: to talk to incredibly courageous people and to help build awareness about the subject of trauma.---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Somatic ExperiencingTrauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, the staff helps adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives.Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.org ---Christian has completed over 100 races of marathon distance or farther, racing over volcanoes, across deserts, and through tropical jungles and infested swamps, all over the world. He's earned his 50-mile bib at the World's Toughest Mudder on CBS, took a beating on American Ninja Warrior on NBC, and survived hell as a finisher on The Selection: Special Operations Experiment, on History Channel. Now, Christian helps to raise money for Help For Children.HFC has grown from a single fundraising event in NYC to a global foundation that operates in 12 cities in 7 countries, and has just one overriding mission: the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Over the past 20 years they have distributed close to $50 million in grants to organizations who protect and heal children. In This EpisodeChristian's Website Christian on the History Channel’s The SelectionHelp For ChildrenChristian on FacebookTrauma Therapist | 2.0If you're a new trauma therapist and you're looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be inspired by other therapists from around the globe, this online community might be for you.Check it out here: Trauma Therapist | 2.0Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Sam Himelstein is back!We talk a lot on this podcast about the importance and significance of authenticity within the context of working with those who've been impacted by trauma. And one of those practitioners who exemplifies this topic in terms of both his knowledge on the subject and the way he integrates his own experience into his work, is Sam Hemelstein.---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for helping me keep this podcast afloat!TalkspaceOnline therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule.As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com and using the code TRAUMATHERAPIST.Somatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTPDr. Sam Himelstein is a youth worker, author, speaker, and licensed psychologist in the state of California. Most of his work has revolved around working with trauma-impacted, juvenile justice-involved, substance-using youth. He is the founder and CEO of the Center for Adolescent Studies, a multi-disciplinary training institute that teaches youth professionals how to build authentic relationships, practice trauma-informed care, and share mindfulness with young people. Dr. Himelstein is a formerly incarcerated youth and was privileged to change from a path of drugs, violence, crime, and self-destruction to that of healing and transformation. He has written three books, the most recent being Trauma-Informed Mindfulness With Teens: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (Norton, 2019), and it's this one which we're focusing on today!In This EpisodeCenter for Adolescent StudiesSam on FacebookSam’s first interview on The Trauma Therapist | PodcastThe Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, Bruce Perry, MD and Maia SzalavitzTrauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie BurkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This podcast is about the human spirit. Period.Trauma, yes.Healing, yes.Relationship, yes.But most of all, the humanbeingness within each of those things.Today, it's about the journey of the survivor and one of the people forging a path by sharing her journey, and the lessons we can all take whether we're a therapist, teacher, survivor, or all of the above--Cissy White!---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Gould Farm Gould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.  In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and structured transition.To learn more visit: https://www.gouldfarm.org---Cissy White is a trauma-mama writer and joy-stalking survivor. She believes it's possible - but difficult - to live, love, and parent well while post-traumatically stressed. Her goal is to make talk about trauma and healing less clinical and more conversational, less abstract and more accessible. She's currently working at the ACEs Connection as the Northeast Community Facilitator and Parenting with ACEs Community, Manager. She believes the trauma-informed movement must be survivor-led.In This EpisodeChristine's website Cissy published in the Elephant JournalACEs ConnectionACEs Too High ArticlesThere Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate, Cheri HuberInvisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal, Belleruth NaparstekSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Miles Neale, PsyD, is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice and founder of the two-year onlineContemplative Studies Program. Author ofGradual Awakening (Sounds True, 2018) and co-editor of Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy (Routledge, 2017), Miles is a faculty member of Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. With more than twenty years integrating the mind science and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism with psychotherapy, trauma research and neuroscience, Miles is a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy, and leads pilgrimages around the Buddhist world. In This EpisodeMiles' website Miles' programsGradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human, Miles Neal, PsyDAdvances in Contemplative Psychotherapy, Joe Loizzo, Miles Neal, Emily J. WolffMiles’ Contemplative Studies ProgramContact MilesMark Epstein, MDDan Siegel, MDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today it's about getting to the core of what this podcast is about.It's about reacquainting myself--and perhaps, you, as you're listening to this--to what I'm trying to do here on a daily basis, which is to create not just a greater awareness of trauma, but to explode the awareness of trauma, so that more and more people are able to recognize it and talk about it. Because, that's when the healing will get done on a larger scale.A giant thank you to my sponsors for this episode: CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcBrighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guyGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis.In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma­-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

What does it mean to become embodied? Why is it important and how does one go about doing it?Today my guest, Mark Walsh, takes us on his own journey of becoming embodied.---First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsor:Somatic ExperiencingTrauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences. For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Mark is the founder of The Embodied Facilitator Course, Embodied Yoga Principles, The Embodiment Podcast and The Embodiment Conference.With an honours degree in psychology, 20+ years of yoga experience and an aikido black belt, he has dedicated his life to embodied learning. These days, he teaches and mentors young embodiment teachers all over the world. In This EpisodeMark's WebsiteEmbodied Facilitator WebsiteContact MarkEmbodied Facilitator On facebookThe Embodied Trauma Conference. February 3-8, 2020, onlineThe Embodiment Conference. October 4-25, 2020, onlineSeeing That Frees, Robert BurbeaThis Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, Seth GodinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Adrian Marquez at Florida Counseling Centers brings a unique perspective to the field of counseling. He spent 16 years in the Marine Corps as a Reconnaissance Marine and Marine Special Operations – Critical Skills Operator. During this time he served as a sniper, combatant diver, military free-fall jumper, Force Reconnaissance team leader, and Special Operations Team Chief.After a complicated history, which required him being medically retired and seeking his own mental health services, he decided to become a Mental Health Counselor.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors that help make this podcast happen:CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc————Brighter Vision As the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy --- Adrian has also had the opportunity to fulfill many other nontraditional roles under Special Operations Command. He has participated in large operations like the capture of Fallujah, as well as many irregular posts across Afghanistan as a Marine Raider. After a complicated history, which required him being medically retired and seeking his own mental health services, he decided to become a Mental Health Counselor. Shorty into his career he was provided with the opportunity to pursue his true passion and create a program specifically for veterans and active duty personnel, which he named, The Sheepdog Program. Adrian’s personal experiences in wounded warrior battalion, and being out-processed through the military, provided a unique perspective on how mental health services were falling short in understanding and treating his brothers and sisters in arms. After retirement, he decided to put his future career where his heart was and pursue an education in mental health counseling. In This EpisodeAdrian's website Adrian’s phone: 321-345-0638The Sheepdog Program on FacebookContact The Sheepdog Program via Florida Counseling Centers  Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai, Yamamoto TsunetomoOn Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society, Dave GrossmanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This one is intense. With the immigration situation the way it is in the country now (and yes, too, the world!), it’s comforting to know that there are people like my guest today, out there.Georgia King, LCSW is a psychotherapist who specializes in immigration law. Working with lawyers throughout Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., she has completed more than 90 clinical evaluations for immigration cases. ----First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors that help make this podcast happen:Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy Somatic ExperiencingSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences. For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP----As the director and founder of The Immigration Evaluation Training Center, she is committed to helping therapists develop the skills and confidence they need to provide exceptional immigration evaluations. Georgia has trained extensively with the advocacy group, Physicians for Human Rights, and she regularly appears in court as an expert witness for asylum cases. She has also been a guest speaker at the Georgetown Law School, teaching law students about the impact of trauma on asylum seekers.    In This EpisodeGeorgia's WebsiteContact GeorgiaGeorgia King on FacebookThe Immigration Evaluation Training CenterThe Immigration Evaluation Center WorkshopsPhysicians For Human RightsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Rebecca Cooper has been named to the newly created role of National Spokesperson & Vice President of Public Affairs for Childhelp, one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for this episode:CPTSD Foundation :CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSomatic Experiencing InstituteTrauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences. For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTPFounded in 1959, Childhelp is embarking on its 60th year helping children and families with services across the United States, including residential living communities, treatment centers and the national child abuse hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD.Named by the Washington Business Journal to its inaugural “Power 100” list of the most influential people in Washington, Maryland and Virginia, Rebecca Cooper has spent three decades in senior positions in media, business and government in the nation’s capital.The creator and longtime anchor of the weekly Sunday news show “Washington Business Report,” Rebecca became the founder and CEO of consulting firm Capital Insights LLC in 2015 and joined the faculty at American University, serving a two-year term as an Executive-in-Residence at the Kogod School of Business and professor at AU’s School of Communications. The winner of several top journalism awards, Rebecca has worked for NBC News, ABC News and CNN as a producer and reporter and ABC7 News/WJLA in Washington, DC as a reporter and anchor.Rebecca also served in the White House and State Department as the Clinton Administration’s Chief of Staff to US Ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson and in the U.S. Senate as a senior legislative assistant to Sen. David L. Boren (D-OK), handling international trade, environment, education and health care issues on the Senate Finance Committee. Rebecca Cooper Dupin is the mother of three sons - Max, Gus & Finn - and one Schnoodle rescue dog. A member of Leadership Greater Washington, Rebecca serves on the board of the University of Oklahoma College of Intl. Studies. A Duke honors graduate, Rebecca also attended the Universite Libre de Bruxelles and American University in Washington. In This EpisodeConnect with Rebecca on LinkedinChildhelp.orgSilence Broken: Moving from a Loss of Innocence to a World of Healing and Love, Sara O'Meara, Yvonne Fedderson Trauma-Informed Practices With Children and Adolescents, William Steele

Sarah Peyton returns. This is the third in our four-episode series on Relational Trauma and The Brain. (Sarah on episode 260.)Sarah is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationship and the brain. she works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.First, a huge thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen!Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guySomatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis.SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Sarah's special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book,“Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing,” is coming out from Norton Publishing.In This EpisodeSarah’s WebsiteSarah’s events & trainingsMarshal RosenbergSarah’s book: Your Resonant SelfJaak Panksepp PhDStephen PorgesBeatrice BeebeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jennifer Kindera is a complex trauma survivor who has been traveling the path of recovery for over 25 years.As a Certified Advanced Trauma Recovery Coach, she works one-on-one and in a group setting with survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Offering an honest, inclusive and compassionate space for the unfolding of her client’s life journey, she focuses on some of the bi-products of trauma: shame, codependency, and addiction. ---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSomatic Experiencing Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.SE was founded by Dr. Peter Levine, author of the bestseller Waking the Tiger, who developed Somatic Experiencing based on explorations of how animals deal with threat, nervous system overwhelm, and traumatic experiences on a daily basis. SE focuses on regulation of the nervous system and offers the opportunity to engage, complete, and resolve the body’s instinctual responses to traumatic experiences.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit: traumahealing.org/TTP---Jennifer’s writings can be found on Medium, most often curated under the Mental Health category, and she also serves as the Director of Innovative Client Solutions and is a mentor to current students at the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching. Jennifer practices with gentle guidance to help her clients identify the core beliefs trauma taught them, and the repetitive patterns which are holding them back from being the best version of themselves. Jennifer teaches her clients healthy coping skills and tools to stabilize their lives in the short term, and to evolve from that new space, longer-term. She helps her clients increase awareness and make space for growth and healing by integrating psychoeducation, the neuroscience of trauma, somatic recognition and trigger tools all of which help to manage complex trauma symptoms. In This EpisodeJennifer’s quote: It’s Not, Why Me? It’s What Now. Jennifer's WebsiteCoaching Sessions with JenniferConnect with Jennifer on FacebookComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma, Pete WalkerBrene BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Harry Zeit MD, Dr. Zeit has been involved in teaching and in creating educational events in the field of psychotherapy and trauma, bringing together physicians and mental health care workers in order to foster dialogue and build bridges between disciplines.First, a huge thank you to my sponsors that help make this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year. Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client.During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guyDr. Zeit is certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy and currently works full-time practicing trauma therapy and psychotherapy. He previously worked as an American board-certified emergency physician in Cambridge and Toronto, Ontario, between 1983 and 2005 and is currently active in the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada.  Dr. Zeit has been involved in teaching and in creating educational events in the field of psychotherapy and trauma, bringing together physicians and mental health care workers in order to foster dialogue and build bridges between disciplines. He created the Caring for Self while Caring for Others series to meet what he perceived to be a growing need for the medical profession to face challenges around unremitting stress and burnout, and to differentiate these physiology-driven processes from a mental health model which favored treating burnout as anxiety or depression. In This EpisodeHarry’s WebsiteHarry on Facebook Harry’s articlesThe Awakening Body: Somatic Meditation for Discovering Our Deepest Life, Reginald A. Ray. The Practice of Pure Awareness: Somatic Meditation for Awakening the Sacred, Reginald A. Ray. Living an Examined Life: Wisdom for the Second Half of the Journey, James Hollis, PhDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

In this final episode of 2019 I pause to look at the journey of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and share a bit about what's next for it and for me!Thank you for being a part of this podcast and for your support.It means the world to me.Have an awesome 2020!GuyAnd a huge thank you to my sponsor:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit.It’s a podcast about hearing the stories and the journeys of those who have dedicated their lives to helping others who’ve been impacted by trauma.It’s about cultivating authenticity, presence, and compassion.Nancy Morgan is one of those individuals who I believe epitomizes what this podcast is about, and she is back as my guest this week, and I couldn’t be more excited!This episode is sponsored by PESI.When you need innovative and cutting edge treatment strategies and techniques to meet the changing demands of your clinical work, PESI connects you with today’s leading experts through their state of the art continuing education.Download these effective and practical, printable FREE tools for use with your clients today!This episode is also sponsored by CPTSDFoundation.orgCPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Check out CPTSD Foundation right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/Nancy Morgan specializes both in working with adults with severe mental health challenges whose traumatic histories influence and inform their thoughts and behaviors and in providing Trauma-Focused training and supervision to future therapists.Her primary work has been in Partial Hospitalization Program settings, Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, and Intensive Outpatient Programs, where she’s served as a clinician, manager, or most often as program clinical supervisor.Currently, Dr. Morgan works as the Director of Behavioral Health at LifeMoves, Northern California’s largest agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness where she has developed a Trauma-Focused Mindfulness-Based training curriculum whereby she provides didactics, supervises, and mentors graduate psychology students.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, I’m very excited to be joined by one of our special Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members, Caroline Cook.Caroline is a mental health advocate who shares her lived experience of TBI, PTSD, anxiety and depression.  In February of 2014 Caroline was injured with a TBI. By July of that year, she experiencing PTSD and by the end of the year she became homeless for a full year.  Caroline shares her journey, and generational trauma, in the hope that someone else may find healing and move forward. Caroline supports Veterans (family), First Responders (former EMT) , and civilians with Peer Support online.  In This EpisodeContact Caroline:phone: 408.438.0798Email: [email protected] Therapist | 2.0: is a membership site dedicated to supporting, educating and inspiring therapists of all kinds starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This month I've been posting some of my favorite episodes of the year.Of course Dr. Bruce Perry is going to be on that list!---Before I dive in about Dr. Perry, let me first thank a new sponsor, Skillshare.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of amazing classes covering dozens of creative and entrepreneurial skills, and they are offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners 2 months for free by going to Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYI talk a lot on this podcast about knowledge, but also the importance of personal growth.With Skillshare you can take classes in:creativityentrepreneurshippsychologyfilmpersonal growthproductivitypersonal brandingA few of the classes I’m going through right now areCreate Your Ideal WeekCreate a Perfect Morning RoutineHow to find your true SelfMarketing and personal branding classesIf you’d like to join me and the millions of other students already learning on Skillshare and also get 2 months for free, go to:Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUY---Ever since I read Dr. Perry's book, The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog, I was hooked. A lot of things started to make sense to me, in terms of what it means to work with those who've been impacted by trauma, and what it means to help, to heal, and to guide.Dr. Perry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist.He is a senior fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.In addition to having written more than two hundred scientific articles, Dr. Perry has coauthored with Maia Szalavitz two books for general audiences: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook and Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential — and Endangered.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This is the second installment of my holiday reposting series where I'm bringing back guests during the month of December who represent what this podcast is all about: courage, authenticity, vulnerability and courage.Last week it was Adena Bank Lees. This week, it's Laura Brown.-----First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor this week:CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!A Weekly Newsletter? Definitely!Learn more about the CPTSD Foundation here.----Laura Brown breathes genuineness, authenticity and humor. And when you listen to her you can't help but think to yourself, Geeze, I wish she were my therapist.At least, that's what I'm thinking to myself!Laura is a feminist trauma psychologist who lives in Seattle and has published extensively on topics related to trauma treatment, feminist practice, cultural competence, ethics, and LGBT concerns.She is the founder and past director of the Fremont Community Therapy Project, a training clinic serving low-income individuals.Though she retired from psychotherapy practice in December 2018, Laura continues to offer supervision and consultation as well as forensic psychology services.Laura’s second popular press book is Not the Price of Admission: Healthy Relationships After Childhood Trauma.Her first popular press book is: Your turn for care: Surviving the aging and death of the adults who harmed you.Laura is also a late-in-life student of aikido and earned her black belt in November 2014, on the cusp of turning 64. She continues in its practice.In This EpisodeLaura's websiteLaura’s consultationIrv & Miriam Polster, Gestalt therapistsLaura’s email: [email protected] Dowdy on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast: Aikido, Conflict Resolution & TraumaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This month, as part of my December/holiday series, I'll be reposting some amazing interviews. And by that I mean, amazing guests!!I begin with Adena Bank Lees.When it comes to really getting to the bottom of what this podcast stands for, there truly is no better representative than Adena. Adena exudes authenticity, passion and vulnerability, and within the context of working with those who've been impacted by trauma, this is what it's all about.--A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode,CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/--Adena Bank Lees is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular Covert Emotional Incest (CEI). Adena’s mission is to bring CEI out of the shadows and shine light on the process of identifying and healing from it. In her book, Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, Adena details the complex nature of CEI, its damaging consequences, and the path to restoration of health and well-being.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m very excited to be joined by Jellis Vaes.Jellis is the founder of Inner Picture Stories, an educational platform on life. The platform contains hundreds of resources, life lessons, quotes, practical articles, courses, and a regular podcast, The Inner Picture Stories Podcast. (I was proud to be his guest, and you can check out that interview here.)First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser How Jellis created his inspiring platform is an incredible story not just of overcoming or learning to work through hardship, but of using those challenges and experiences to help others.The overriding aim of Inner Picture Stories is to provide lessons about life and this world we live in and to bring forward life education on topics we learn little to nothing about in school. In This EpisodeJellis' website Guy on the Inner Picture Stories podcastJellis’ coursesJellis on FacebookThe Power of Now, Eckhart TolleMan’s Search For Meaning, Viktor E. FranklThe Road Less Traveled and Beyond: Spiritual Growth in an Age of Anxiety, M. Scott PeckSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C is one of those clinicians you’re glad are out there helping people. She exudes a searing passion for her work, and that, together with her vast knowledge is the reason I invited her back. Plus, there was just so much left to talk about after her initial interview on the podcast I didn't have a choice!First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/ Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser Mara is a clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in the emotional aspects of coping with crisis around pregnancy & parenting, and relationship-based and developmentally supportive care to babies and their families. She offers training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) for perinatal mental health specialists, as well as Advanced practice workshops in EMDR for perinatal mental health. Dr. Tesler-Stein is the co-author of Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey (Fulcrum, 2004) and Intensive Parenting: Surviving the Journey Through the NICU (Fulcrum, 2013).In addition to her certification as an EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDRIA Approved Trainer for the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, Dr. Stein is also certified in Emotion-Focused Family and Couple Therapy, is a Gottman Certified Therapist, and continues to pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis, Advanced applications of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ego-State therapies. She brings a wealth of clinical expertise and insight along with all she has learned interviewing families around the world for her two books to her EMDR Basic Trainings and advanced practice workshops. All of this is grounded in her personal perinatal journey, which began 25 years ago and took her through infertility, twin pregnancy, prolonged hospital bedrest, the NICU, and years of raising NICU graduates. Those children, identical twin girls born 10-weeks early who spent 10-weeks in the NICU, and a son who was almost full-term but not quite, are out of their teens and making their way in the wider world.In This EpisodeMara's website Mara’s consultingParenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey, Mara Tesler SteinIntensive Parenting: Surviving the Journey Through the NICU, Mara Tesler SteinEmpty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby, Deborah L. DavisUnspeakable Losses: Healing From Miscarriage, Abortion, And Other Pregnancy Loss, Kim Kluger-BellSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, in this next episode of The Author Series, it's all about CBT, with my guests Leslie Sokol, PhD and Marci G. Fox, PhD.In this special series I work with publishers to interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that will expand and inspire your work and practice.And what better way to learn about the power of CBT than to hear from these two seasoned experts in the field talk about their new book, The Comprehensive Clinician’s Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2019).First, a huge thank you to my sponsor for this series:PESIPESI is offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners 20% off Leslie and Marci's new book, The Comprehensive Clinician’s Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2019).Go to www.pesi.com/cbtguide and use the discount code: TTP20. Leslie Sokol, PhD, a licensed psychologist, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy with more than 35 years of experience in practice, teaching, and research. She is a Distinguished Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and a past president. Dr. Sokol has coauthored numerous books and book chapters.Marci G. Fox, PhD, a licensed psychologist, has been in private practice for over 25 years specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and has coauthored numerous books. She has worked with the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy for most of her career. As an Academy of Cognitive Therapy Founding Fellow and Certified Trainer/Consultant, she trains individuals in CBT both nationally and internationally.In This EpisodeMarci & Leslie's WebsiteConnect with Marci On LinkedinConnect with Leslie on LinkedinSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, Miles Adcox. Miles is an entrepreneur, speaker, host, and coach. He’s leading the way not only in terms of delivering trauma care and treatment to groups and individuals, he’s also paving a clear path to provide a space for therapists and clinicians to do their own inner-work, something I talk a lot about on this podcast. First, I'd like to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillshare.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of amazing classes covering dozens of creative and entrepreneurial skills, and they are offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners 2 months for free by going to Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYWe talk a lot on this podcast about knowledge, but also the importance of personal growth,With Skillshare you can take classes in:creativityentrepreneurshippsychologyfilmpersonal growthproductivitypersonal brandingA few of the classes I’m going through right now areCreate Your Ideal WeekCreate a Perfect Morning RoutineHow to find your true SelfMarketing and personal branding classesIf you’d like to join me and the millions of other students already learning on Skillshare and also get 2 months for free, go to:Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYMiles is the Owner and CEO of Onsite, an internationally-known emotional wellness lifestyle brand that offers short and long term experiential therapy workshops designed to help individuals and couples experience a breakthrough and discover a better future. Onsite partners with the world’s top therapists specializing in trauma, codependency, process addiction, stress, and burnout, family of origin, and shame resiliency to help people overcome dysfunctional patterns and establish healthy relationships.Miles’ work at Onsite has been featured on 20/20, Good Morning America, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Dr. Phil Show, and The Doctors. He has consulted major brands on organizational health and emotional wellness and is a communication, personal growth, and mental health consultant to the entertainment industry.In This EpisodeMiles’ WebsiteConnect With MilesOnsiteOnsite ProgramsOnsite on FacebookSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

One of my main inspirations for beginning this podcast was to support and inspire new therapists who were interested in learning about trauma. It's also the reason I started my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0.From time to time I invite Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members onto the podcast to share their story, journey, struggles, and inspiration. Today it's about celebrating one such member, Kelly Rae.First though, I'd like to thank the sponsors who help me keep this podcast afloat!CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. Kelly started studying for a Masters Degree of Counseling and Psychotherapy in 2008 after her 40th birthday. Following that , and then after leaving what she calls a tricky marriage, it seemed increasingly clear that maybe she was meant for a different path.Hailing from Sydney, Kelly took her first counseling job at a remote Aboriginal community north of Alice Springs and stayed for three years. Upon returning she took a break and finished her degree. In 2015 she began working for an Aboriginal organization called Link Up and accepted a position as their Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Childhood Sexual Abuse.Currently, Kelly is working at Functional Family Therapy - Child Welfare, which she is Team Lead of four talented FFT-CW therapists.  In This EpisodeContact Kelly: [email protected], Fail Again, Fail Better: Wise Advice for Leaning into the Unknown, Pema ChodronHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence, Michael PollanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Amy Oestreicher has returned!As you may recall, Amy joined me back on episode 267 of Trauma Therapist | 2.0. She is an Audie award-nominated playwright, performer, and multidisciplinary creator. A singer, librettist, and visual mixed media artist, Amy dedicates her work to celebrating everyday miracles, untold stories, and the detours in life that can spark connection and transform communities. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser Amy overcame a decade of trauma to become a sought-after PTSD specialist, artist, author, writer for The Huffington Post, international keynote speaker, RAINN representative, and health advocate. She has given three TEDx Talks on transforming trauma through creativity, and her story has appeared on NBC’s Today, CBS, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen Magazine, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, and MSNBC, among others. Amy’s book is out, My Beautiful Detour: An Unthinkable Journey from Gutless to Grateful, and today we talk about the genesis of the book and dive into her journey.You don’t want to miss this one!In This EpisodeAmy's WebsiteAmy’s new book: My Beautiful Detour: An Unthinkable Journey from Gutless to GratefulConnect with Amy on FacebookThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der KolkWaking The Tiger: Healing Trauma, Peter A. Levine.The Overstory, Richard PowersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser In 2014, while working at a clinic in Northern California, assessing and treating young individuals with early psychosis, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I'm very excited to have as my guest Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-S.When you listen to this episode you'll hear Robyn's passion for supporting therapists in their journey to cultivate presence and authenticity, and all within the context of working with trauma. And yes, this topic gets me very excited!Robyn has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser Robyn’s diverse clinical training includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training.  Robyn has integrated these training modalities with a foundation of attachment theory and the relational neurosciences to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences- supported healing environment for children and families.  Robyn consults, teaches, and trains extensively throughout the US, including as an instructor for the Foundations of Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program at Portland Community College, and with the Adoptive & Foster Family Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Program offered by Portland State University and Oregon’s Department of Human Services. In This EpisodeRobyn's WebsiteContact RobynConsultation for therapistsThe Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology), Bonnie Badenoch The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook--What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing, Bruce Perry, M.D., Maia, SzalavitzOne Child: The True Story of a Tormented Six-Year-Old and the Brilliant Teacher Who Reached Out, Torey HaydenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Loch Kelly, M.Div., LCSW is an author, a licensed psychotherapist and recognized leader in the field of meditation. He is the founder of the non-profit, Open-Hearted Awareness Institute, and has worked in community mental health, established homeless shelters and counseled family members of 9/11.First, I want to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillshare.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of amazing classes covering dozens of creative and entrepreneurial skills, and they are offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners 2 months for free by going to Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYWe talk a lot on this podcast about knowledge, but also the importance of personal growth,You can do that with Skillshare. They have classes in:Lifestyleproductivitymarketingcreativity writingfreelance & entrepreneurshipA few of the classes I’m going through right now are-Create Your Ideal Week-Create a Perfect Morning Routine-How to find your true Self-Marketing and personal branding classesIf you’d like to join me and the millions of other students already learning on Skillshare and also get 2 months for free, go to:Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYLoch has studied in Sri Lanka, India and at Columbia University. Loch collaborates with neuroscientists at Yale, UPenn, and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and wellbeing.Lock is the author of, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life, a book which, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) says, “brilliantly weaves together meditation, neuroscience and psychotherapy to truly support a compassionate awakening."In This EpisodeLoch's websiteThe Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life, Loch KellyRichard C. Schwartz, PhDLoch’s courses and workshopsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Damon Wood is back on the podcast.Damon was my guest on episode 370 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast in which we talked about safety within the prison setting.Today, though, we’re talking about what it means to work within the prison setting. What’s involved, what’s it like working with this particular population? What are the specific challenges, and also, what are the upsides and the rewards of doing this type of challenging and demanding work?First, a huge thank you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing moving along!PESIRe-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented by PESI, these take-home hand-outs give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement. PESI is allowing you to instantly access these today, absolutely FREE!Visit episode 370 to get your copy today. Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserDamon has held an interest in trauma focused therapies since his graduate education and has completed trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and DBT.Since 2009, Dr. Wood has worked for the state of California in forensic institutions including Napa State Hospital and four California state prisons where he has provided treatment to the severely mentally ill, the severely behaviorally challenged, and the severely traumatized.In 2015 Dr. Wood was promoted to the mental health leadership team at Salinas Valley State Prison where he has led teams of clinicians to provide treatment in one of the state’s most violent maximum security prisons. In this role and setting, Dr. Wood has championed trauma informed organizational support for the clinical staff that work in such a stressful and difficult environment.The QuoteTrain people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to.”-Sir Richard BransonIn This EpisodeDamon websiteGames Criminals Play: How You Can Profit by Knowing Them, by Bud Allen, Diana [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This is what it’s about--passion, heart and helping others.And today, my guest exudes all of those elements.First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc PESIRe-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented by PESI, these take-home hand-outs give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement. PESI is allowing you to instantly access these today, absolutely FREE! Visit www.pesi.com/traumaworksheets to get your copy today.MIA, developed out of the work of our founder, Juditta Ben-David, SEP M.A, in refugee camps in Turkey, aims to build a website that will offer an eight-week Mindfulness course in Arabic, designed for refugees and people in transition. Any person with internet access may enter the website, free of charge, anywhere around the world. The course will provide practical tools and exercises tailored specifically to support a shaken population that suffered traumas of fear, death and extreme violence.The website will also provide tools for therapists, social workers, welfare and volunteers who are currently working with refugee populations, so that they may use mindfulness-based tools for their own needs in coping with work stress and related DP camp difficult experiences, as well as passing them on to their clients.In This EpisodeJuditta's website Contact JudittaMIA on FacebookDonate to The Mindfulness in Arabic projectElaine Miller-KarasPeter LevineSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Welcome back to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series. In this new series, I join with the leading publishers in the mental health field and interview today’s top authors to explore, and do a deep dive, into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice.Today I’m joined by Timothy Gordon, MSW. Tim is a social worker and peer-reviewed ACT trainer (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, said aloud as ‘act’), who specializes in treating attachment and trauma related disorders, and he’s also a yoga teacher who integrates movement and yoga practices into his treatment. I've often said how much I love doing this podcast because I get to speak with amazing people, and Tim is one of the amazing ones. He's knowledgeable, compassionate and super-passionate about his work, and you can hear it in this interview.First, a huge thank you to my sponsor:PESIRe-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented by PESI, these take-home hand-outs give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement. PESI is allowing you to instantly access these today, absolutely FREE! Visit www.pesi.com/traumaworksheets to get your copy today.In this Author Series interview Tim and I discuss his new book The ACT Approach, which won the 2018 Benjamin Franklin Gold Seal for Psychology, as well as The Coping Skills Deck for Trauma, a collection of brief practices to encourage self-care, acceptance, and positive affirmations in the face of recovering from trauma.The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners can receive %20 off!I want to thank PESI and Timothy Gordon for joining us today. Don’t miss out on PESI’s special offer just for Trauma Therapist Project podcast listeners. Today you can purchase Timothy Gordon’s Coping Skills for Trauma Card Deck for 20 percent off with promo code TTP20! Featuring 54 practices to overcome trauma-related stressors, deal with shame and guilt, and increase resiliency, this card deck is a must-have forclinicians.Visit www.pesi.com/gordon, and use promo TTP20 code to save today.  In This EpisodeTim's website Tim’s books & coursesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, I am excited to have Courtney Armstrong, MEd. LPC!Courtney is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery.First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc  Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser Courtney Armstrong, MEd. LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery. With a career spanning more than two decades, she is the founder of the Institute for Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and developed her Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy (TM) approach after studying with numerous trauma experts and helping thousands of clients overcome trauma and grief.Courtney is the author of, most recently, Rethinking Trauma Treatment: Attachment, Memory Reconsolidation, and Resilience, as well as, The Therapeutic “Aha!” (2015) and Transforming Traumatic Grief (2011). In her 20 years of practice, she has helped thousands of clients recover from trauma, and experience deep personal transformation.Courtney also offers training to mental health professionals, showing them how to use creativity, care, and humor to elicit transformation for their clients and make trauma recovery less painful. She is a regular contributor to magazines like the Psychotherapy Networker and The Neuropsychotherapist and has appeared on CBS Radio News, NPR affiliates, and networks in Europe, Asia, and Australia.Courtney also was my guest on episode 107 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.  In This EpisodeCourtney's website Rethinking Trauma Treatment: Attachment, Memory Reconsolidation, and Resilience, Courtney ArmstrongCourtney’s Trainings & EventsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, E. C. Hurley, Ph.D., a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army,  E. C. is an approved trainer for the EMDR Recent-Traumatic Events and Group-Traumatic events protocol used with enlisted personnel  in the U.S. Army in 1966.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, PESI.Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. These take-home handouts give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help your clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement. Instantly access these FREE tools today!Get the worksheets at: http://bit.ly/2UtyDmt On retirement from the military E. C. founded SoldierCenter, a community-based treatment center, near Ft Campbell, KY, which specializes in treating military personnel, veterans and their families with a broad range of military-related stressors ranging from acute stress to PTSD.Following 9-11, as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom were evolving, E. C. was treating an average of 8 soldiers a day, infantry from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), a Special Forces Group at Ft Campbell and members of the (Blackhawk down) special operations aviation regiment dealing with combat related issues.  At first it was mostly single incident combat trauma, then later complex PTSD as multiple deployments continued. Looking for an effective treatment for military-related trauma, E. C. was trained in EMDR therapy which became a core treatment for clients seeking treatment at his center, Soldier Center.E. C. ‘s military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (two Oak Leaf clusters), the Bronze Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the U.S. Army’s Air Assault badge.  In This EpisodeE.C.s website E.C.’s EMDR TrainingsE.C.’s EMDR Intensive 10-Day TrainingEMDR MentorshipsThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, MDGetting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy, Francine ShapiroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Daniel Roberts who holds a doctorate of management in organizational leadership is an author and consultant who conducts world-class, women-centered education, research, and advocacy in spiritual leadership and spiritual support.Daniel has over 15 years of experience in providing emotional and spiritual support to men and women in the armed forces. He also provides training and mentorship to thousands of military chaplains through conferences, classroom instruction, and one-on-one coaching. His students include chaplains from the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Daniel also helped the CAF develop military doctrine for the deployment of chaplains as religious advisers.Dr. Roberts created the Comprehensive Female Soldier Support Model, a framework of spiritual care for women service members. His current research includes women-centered theory development on spiritual leadership and moral injury. Daniel is also an expert on world religions.Dr. Roberts’ recent publications include Combating Religiously Influenced Racism in Organizations (SAGE Business Cases), Modifying the Qualitative Delphi Technique to Develop the Female Soldier Support Model (The Qualitative Report), Women and Leadership: Using the Delphi Technique to Effect Organizational Change (SAGE Business Cases), and The Comprehensive Female Soldier Support Model: A Delphi Study (Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy).Dr. Roberts holds a doctorate of management in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix, a M.S. in information systems from Strayer University, and a B.A. in management and ethics from John Wesley College.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Donald Altman. Reflect. Awaken To The Wisdom Of The Here And Now. Welcome to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series. In this series I interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice.Today my guest is Donald Altman.Donald is a psychotherapist, an award-winning author, and a former Buddhist monk. He was featured in The Mindfulness Movie and profiled in The Living Spiritual Teachers Project, and he has written over 15 books that teach how to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. First though, a giant thank-you the sponsor of this episode, PESI.PESI is offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners %20 off!Today you can purchase Donald Altman’s Reflect, Awaken to Wisdom of the Here and Now workbook for 20 percent off today with promo code TTP20!Visit www.pesi.com/altman, and use promo TTP20 code to save today. Donald's award-winning books include: The Mindfulness Toolbox—winner of two Gold IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, as the best book in the “Psychology” and “Body-Mind-Spirit” categories; Clearing Emotional Clutter—named “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2016,” and The Mindfulness Code—named “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2010.” Donald has served the community for many years, as past vice-president of The Center for Mindful Eating, and as an adjunct professor in the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University. As a national speaker for PESI, Donald has trained thousands of mental health professionals on changing the brain through mindfulness practices.  In This EpisodeDonald's website Donald’s books & coursesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

When I think of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and what it stands for, which is (I hope!) authenticity, presence, advocacy and trauma healing, there are a handful of past guests who come to mind.My guest today, Marshall Lyles, is one of those guests!Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, who joined me first on episode 152 of the podcast, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy.First, though, I’d like to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillshare.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of amazing classes covering dozens of creative and entrepreneurial skills, and they are offering The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners 2 months for free by going to Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUYWe talk a lot on this podcast about knowledge, but also the importance of personal growth,With Skillshare you can take classes in:Creativity; entrepreneurship, psychology; film; personal growth, productivity and more.A few of the classes I’m going through right now are Create Your Ideal Week; Create a Perfect Morning Routine; How to find your true Self, and Marketing and personal branding classes.If you’d like to join me and the millions of other students already learning on Skillshare and also get 2 months for free, go to:Skillshare.com/TRAUMAGUY.Marshall has extensive speaking and training experience and has worked in a variety of mental health settings. Most of Marshall’s clinical practice has focused on attachment trauma and its effect on family relationships. Marshall conducts supervision and consultation sessions with counseling professionals and leads training in both parenting and professional settings; much of his consultation and training focuses on the use of sandtray therapy within a trauma-informed context.Marshall sees clients at Nurture Family Counseling in Cedar Park, Texas.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Shelby has 15 years professional experience supporting folks with trauma and a lifetime of healing the Complex PTSD that she carries, both ignited by a fascination for what truly grows embodied resilience, connection, and thriving.First off, a huge thank you to my sponsor: PESIRe-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented by PESI, these take-home hand-outs give your clients structured tools that leverage the latest neuroscience insight to help clients think, express themselves, and finally experience lasting therapeutic improvement. PESI is allowing you to instantly access these today, absolutely FREE! Visit PESI worksheets to get your copy today.In her years as a licensed somatic psychotherapist, a certified coach, meditation teacher, and gentle breathwork facilitator, Shelby has become deeply interested in identifying how to create spaces that are truly welcoming, inclusive, and aware so that people who have experienced trauma feel safe enough to be able to receive the support they seek.This work has culminated in her online course “Creating Safer Space” which offers accessible, professionally transformative trauma awareness to any facilitators (meditation teachers, yoga teachers, coaches, therapists, leadership trainers, dance teachers, healers, shamans, wellness providers, and beyond) so that they feel unshakable and integrated in offering their gifts and services to the people who need them the most.Shelby is in awe of the capability of her students when supported with kind awareness, who have ranged from teens on mindfulness retreats through Inward Bound Mindfulness Education to hundreds of adult students in their certification process as Sex, Love & Relationship coaches studying tantra and becoming mindful of their powerful impact within the therapeutic relationship through trauma awareness.From her current home in Bend OR, Shelby enjoys the creative balance between growing her own resilience through a lot of time near a river in the sunshine, teaching trauma awareness workshops, offering retreats, facilitating consultation groups, and seeing individual clients in person and online worldwide.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’m very excited to have Jondi Whitis on the podcast.Jondi is a NYC-based Trainer and Practitioner and holds certifications from the largest Energy Psychology associations.Jondi is passionate about helping veterans, and in this episode, another in our Military Series, Jondi talks about her work healing veterans.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, CPTSDfoundation.orgCPTSDfoundation.org provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcJondi, a former Lead Trainer for the Newtown Community Trauma Relief Project, sits on the Training Board of the original non-profit global Tapping association, EFT International. She continues to create and foster community for Tapping professionals and fans who share her passion for healing in the world through this and her many trainings and annual USA event, The Spring Energy Event.Using a variety of techniques from the field of energy psychology, Jondi calls herself a ‘People’s Teacher,’ reflecting her love for what is simple, real and useful. Among her favorite tools are those in the EFT family, Emotional Freedom Techniques, which she uses in conjunction with other adaptations that combine Mindfulness with Meridian-based energy point stimulation. Jondi has a simple motto, which is, I help people feel better fast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, another episode in our Military Series. I’m very excited to be joined by Mary Cortani.Mary is a Vietnam-era veteran and a Certified Army Master of Canine Education. She’s been training dogs for more than 35 years, starting in the military where she prepared dogs for work in sentry and explosive detection. First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors:Brighter Vision Web SolutionsWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering one month free for The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners. Go to: brightervision.com/guy Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser In 2010, a former Marine approached Mary seeking assistance in acquiring a service dog to help him overcome anxiety disorders caused by combat hyper-vigilance. The multi-year waiting lists for trained dogs from existing organizations were just one more source of frustration for that returning vet.Mary knew that she could leverage her extensive dog-training experience to train that vet to train his own service dog. She also realized there are thousands of dogs waiting for loving homes and that many of them have the right temperament for service work. Those factors combined to form a strategy that would dramatically reduce the waiting time.The approach turned out to do so much more: It gave the vet a sense of mission and purpose, and as the training proceeded, it provided a sense of accomplishment and renewed confidence as well. Thus was born the Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) program, and for Mary, the alignment of her skillset, her capacity as a gifted leader and her life purpose. In This EpisodeMary's website Mary’s CNN Heroes VideoMary’s training servicesSupport Operation Freedom Paws hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

One of the things that continually inspires about doing this podcast is not only the people I get to speak with, but the specializations they’re in and the work they’re doing.Enter, Mara Tesler Stein​, my guest today.Mara is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in the emotional aspects of coping with crisis around pregnancy and parenting and perinatal trauma.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode:Praxis CETPraxis aspires to set a new standard in continuing education for mental health professionals. Based on the philosophy that mental health is a key feature of human well-being, Praxis trains clinicians in using proven-effective tools for helping their clients heal by mixing groundbreaking theory with hands-on, experiential learning models.Praxis provides innovative live and online trainings conducted by leading experts in behavioral therapies including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and more.Jump-start your learning today and gain new skills to enhance your practice at Praxis Continuing Education and Training – Many Voices | One WorkTake $50 off your first training entering code LEARN50 at checkout at: https://praxiscet.com/TTPPBrighter Vision Web SolutionsFirst off, a huge thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web SolutionsWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering one month free for The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners.Go to: brightervision.com/guyMara consults to health care practitioners and hospitals, guiding their efforts to provide relationship-centered, developmentally supportive care to families experiencing perinatal crisis. She is the co-author of Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey (Fulcrum, 2004) and Intensive Parenting: Surviving the Journey Through the NICU (Fulcrum, 2013).Dr. Stein is a staunch advocate for trauma-informed care and is trained and certified in a range of integrative trauma therapies. She is a certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a Trainer for the Institute for Creative Mindfulness, where she is on faculty. In response to the requests of her maternal mental health colleagues, she now offers EMDR training (both Basic Training and Advanced practice) for therapists who treat families facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and reproductive trauma. Her trauma work is grounded in her personal perinatal journey, which began 25 years ago and taking her through infertility, twin pregnancy, prolonged hospital bedrest, the NICU, and years of raising NICU graduates.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, I’m peeling back the curtain on my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and letting you listen in on a 2.0 Master Class, which is something I haven’t done before.This Master Class is with Cynthia Price, a body therapy researcher. Cynthia studied massage therapy in 1981 and was in private practice for 20 years as a body psychotherapist before pursuing her doctorate to do research in the field. Now an Associate Research Professor at the University of Washington, her research is focused on the study of Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT), a body therapy approach developed to teach interoceptive awareness skills for self-care and to facilitate emotion regulation.  This work, while helpful for people from all walks of life, is particularly useful for individuals who are disconnected from their bodies due to trauma, depression, chemical dependency, chronic pain, stress or illness. The Director of the Center for Mindful Body Awarenesshttp://www.cmbaware.org/ in Seattle, Cynthia is committed to increasing health care access to underserved populations, and works with local and international programs to provide and improve integrative care through her research, teaching, and service.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on anxiety and trauma, and the neuroscience of mental health.Trauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward Jennifer completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in affective neuroscience from Stanford University.Dr. Sweeton offers psychological services to clients in Oklahoma, Kansas, and internationally, and is a sought-after trauma and neuroscience expert who has trained more than 10,000 mental health professionals in her workshops.A giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode:Praxis aspires to set a new standard in continuing education for mental health professionals. Based on the philosophy that mental health is a key feature of human well-being, Praxis trains clinicians in using proven-effective tools for helping their clients heal by mixing groundbreaking theory with hands-on, experiential learning models.Praxis provides innovative live and online trainings conducted by leading experts in behavioral therapies including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and more.Jump-start your learning today and gain new skills to enhance your practice at praxiscet.com.Take $50 off your first training by entering code LEARN50 at checkout.Brighter Vision.  What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering one month free for The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners.Go to: brightervision.com/guyIn This EpisodeJennifer's websiteTrauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward, Jennifer Sweeton, PhDTo receive %25 off of Jennifer’s book use this link with the coupon code: GUY25: pesi.com/toolboxThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, MDLove's Executioner: & Other Tales of Psychotherapy, Irvin D. YalomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years.Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness.Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors:Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserBrighter Vision Web SolutionsWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering one month free for The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners.Go to: brightervision.com/guyIn 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century.Dan is the author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told, and God Loves Sex,After receiving his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Allender earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Dan taught in the Biblical Counseling department of Grace Theological Seminary for seven years (1983-1989). From 1989-1997, Dan worked as a professor in the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling program at Colorado Christian University in Denver. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Susanne Babbel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of the self-help book Heal the Body. Heal the Mind. A Somatic Approach to Moving Beyond Trauma and has been a contributing author on trauma for nearly a decade to the Psychology Today Online Blog.A giant thank-you to my sponsors:Praxis aspires to set a new standard in continuing education for mental health professionals. Based on the philosophy that mental health is a key feature of human well-being, Praxis trains clinicians in using proven-effective tools for helping their clients heal by mixing groundbreaking theory with hands-on, experiential learning models.Praxis provides innovative live and online trainings conducted by leading experts in behavioral therapies including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and more.Jump-start your learning today and gain new skills to enhance your practice at praxiscet.com.Take $50 off your first training by entering code LEARN50 at checkout.Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)* Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserDr. Babbel practices with a trauma specialty in her private practice in San Francisco, CA., has been quoted by magazines and newspapers such as USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Verily, Refinery29, New York Times Motherlode Blog, and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

What am I doing? What’s my purpose? And how do I know I’m on the right track?Today I take you behind the scenes a bit and share a bit about my own journey here at the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web SolutionsWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering one month free for The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners.Go to: brightervision.com/guyThe 380+ interviews continually bring me back to the theme of authenticity and vulnerability, and not just within the context of working with those who’ve been impacted by trauma, but within myself.So, how do I continually develop these aspects of myself, and where are the challenges?These are also the themes that I’m going to be exploring in my workshop at The Art of Living Retreat Center, September 20-23, in Boone, North Carolina.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Laurel Parnell is a clinical psychologist and director of the Parnell Institute for EMDR. One of the world’s leading experts on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she is the originator of the EMDR-related therapies Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping.Laurel is the author of several books and videos on EMDR, including, Rewiring the Addicted Brain, Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma, A Therapist’s Guide to EMDR and Tapping In.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

There are few things that inspire me more than the ability to cut to the core of an issue within the context of helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma. Meet my guest, Adam Young. Adam wastes no time in this interview cutting sharing his story and the passion which fuels the work he does with both couples and individuals.Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Colorado and Georgia and holds Master degrees in Social Work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Divinity (Emory University). He’s completed extensive training with The Allender Center, including the Certificate Program and Externship Program, and is also the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited to have Kate Hudgins, Ph.D., TEP, as my guest today.Kate is all about experiential therapy, and specifically psychodrama. Experiential therapy, as you’ll learn in this interview, involves a certain immediacy from the people involved. It demands courage from both the client and therapist, and it has an incredible power to heal.Kate is an inspirational leader and a stellar trainer known worldwide for her innovative model of safe and effective trauma treatment.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation.org provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcastBrighter Vision Web Solutions What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering $100 off a new website as a part of their 4th of July sale.Go to: brightervision.com/guyRecognized as an international expert and author on trauma, Kate brings rigorous clinical training in psychology, psychodrama, and experiential psychotherapy as well as cross-cultural and indigenous learning and her own life experience.Along with Francesca Toscani, M.Ed., TEP, Dr. Kate has developed, refined, and taught the Therapeutic Spiral Model, the healing method for survivors of trauma, in 35 countries and counting. She has been an experiential psychotherapist and trainer for more than 40 years, bringing spontaneity, creativity and healing to people who have experienced trauma in many settings.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

For over 20 years, Carla Van Walsum has been internationally recognized in the areas of relationships, inherited family trauma, mindful parenting and emotional healing.Carla was trained in the Netherlands in Clinical Psychology, Holistic Therapies, and Energy Psychology, and owns HeartBased Solutions, a holistic practice for individuals, parents, and families.She has helped many clients create quantum progress through her unique combination of psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical approaches.Thank you to my sponsor CPTSD Foundation for sponsoring this podcast and the inspiring work they're doing to support those who've been impacted by trauma.CPTSD Foundation provides peer-lead support and adjunctive care in between therapy sessions, for survivors of complex trauma. 7 days a week, 365 days a year, survivors come together to give and receive support and validation, and feel equipped with the knowledge and skills they can use every day.Learn more at CPTSD FoundationThe Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners receive 50% off the first month when they join the Daily Recovery Support Calls. Learn more at:http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcA master in helping relationships heal, in improving family relationships, in clearing limiting beliefs, non-violent communication, and in discovering the blockages related to inherited family trauma/epigenetics, Carla teaches others how to develop the life they desire. Her work and programs are focused on healing and creating a fulfilling, creative and successful life and career.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, I'm very excited to have Sarah Peyton back.Sarah's joined me previously in episode 260, and she's been a contributor to the Master Class series in my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. This interview is a first with The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.In this interview, (the first of 3 in a series), Sarah leads us in an introduction to the 8 neurological circuits (eg, happiness, disgust, and seeking, to name just a few) that were initially introduced by the late Estonian neuroscientist, Jaak Panksepp. Sarah talks about how these different circuits are impacted and influenced by trauma, what's involved with treating them, and how clinicians can learn to identify whether or not they've been impacted.Today, in episode #1, we talk about rage.A giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode, Brighter Vision Web Solutions.What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create a website for you that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Go to: Brighter Vision Web Solutions for one month free!https://bit.ly/2O3SztX A huge thank-you to Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) for sponsoring this podcast and helping me keep this thing moving forward!!Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.Learn more at: https://traumahealing.org/kserSarah is Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationship and the brain. She works with audiences internationally to create a compassionate understanding of the effects of relational trauma on the brain, and writes about and teaches people how words change and heal us.Her special interest is the way that difficult events impact our automatic brain patterning, and how to transform our tendencies toward self-criticism into self-warmth. Her first book,“Your Resonant Self: Guided Meditations and Exercises to Engage Your Brain’s Capacity for Healing,” is out from Norton Publishing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, I'm very excited to have back on the podcast, Adena Bank Lees.Adena is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular Covert Emotional Incest (CEI) and her mission is to bring CEI out of the shadows and shine light on the process of identifying and healing from it.In her book, Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, Adena details the complex nature of CEI, its damaging consequences, and the path to restoration of health and well-being.A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web Solutions.What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create a website for you that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Go to: Brighter Vision Web Solutions for one month free!In This EpisodeAdena's websiteAdena on episode #223 The Trauma Therapist | PodcastCovert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse: A Story of Hope and Healing, Adena Bank Lees LCSWAdena’s ConsultingPsychodramaRichard SchwartzHealing World Trauma with the Therapeutic Spiral Model: Psychodramatic Stories from the Frontlines, Kate Hudgins, Francesca ToscaniSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m continually amazed at the incredible people I interview on this podcast. The people who dedicate their lives to helping those people who’ve been impacted by trauma are nothing short of incredible and inspiring.In this episode, I share one of the main themes that quickly showed up on this podcast when I first started it, and now, comes up almost every week--the importance (and the often overlooked quality) of authenticity.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserAuthenticity is also that element I’m continually trying to infuse into my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. Today, I talk a bit about what makes up this community and how I invite my guests to talk about the ways in which they bring their presence and authenticity to the work they do, and why that is so crucial and important for this work.Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis.In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers.The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey.Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I'm honored to have Edward Tick​ back on the podcast. Ed is an internationally recognized transformational healer, psychotherapist, writer and educator. He has worked internationally on the psychospiritual and cross-cultural healing of military and war trauma and on holistic and psycho-spiritual healing. A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)​Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kser He was the co-founder and Executive Director of Soldier’s Heart, which after 13 years, has just closed its door.He was the U.S. Army’s 2012 trainer in the holistic healing of PTSD, training over 2,500 chaplains and officers, and is the author of six books including the groundbreaking War and the Soul, as well as, Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast​, ​Everett Painter, PhD and the role of tattoos and trauma survivors. Everett's research agenda includes a focus on trauma and professional identity development, and currently, his research involves investigating the role tattoos play for survivors of trauma.​Clinically, he values an integrative approach informed by humanistic, Adlerian, Jungian, constructivist, and ecological perspectives. ​A huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation.orgCPTSD Foundation.org provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcBrighter Vision Web Solutions What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering $100 off a new website as a part of their 4th of July sale. Go to: brightervision.com/guy ​Everett is currently a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Tennessee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

There are some people who are on a mission of healing, and you can hear it when they talk. And I love speaking with those individuals.Bryanna Dee is one of those people.Bryanna is a transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host who is committed to personal activism—campaigning for transformation of society through the transformation of individuals—in both personal and professional settings.A giant thank-you to this episode’s sponsor, CPTSD Foundation​.CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcFor years Bryanna was living what felt like a double life.By day, she was chasing her passion of mental health advocacy through the pursuit of a law degree, while working in nonprofit organizations, mental institutions, prisons, and court rooms; places where shadow and hardship were highlighted and often inflated.By night, Bryanna was obsessively seeking to expand her own personal healing through studying spiritual teachings and new age personal development; places where shadow and hardship were diminished and deemed as negative (sometimes outright, sometimes by implication).Bryanna realized that there was a huge gap between the mental health industry and the wellness industry and became frustrated with the limitations of each.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, Adam O'Brien.Adam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors:Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserBrighter VisionWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client, so that you can have a nice looking website as well as a successful one.Brighter Vision is offering $100 off a new website as a part of their 4th of July sale. Go to: brightervision.com/guy.Adam is located in Chatham (Albany/Hudson area) where he maintains a private practice. He is certified in EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-informed expressive arts and has experience working with addictions, domestic violence, victims of crime, first responders, veterans, children, adolescents, and adults.Adam is an EMDRIA approved consultant, and provides EMDR consultation through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness with Dr. Jamie Marich.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Joshua Sylvae has been involved in Somatic Experiencing® since 2004. His study of nervous system regulation has incorporated inquiry into many disparate fields including ecology, philosophy, and neurobiology. Joshua holds an MA in clinical psychology (with an emphasis in somatic psychology), a PhD in Higher Learning and Social Change, and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. His clinical practice is grounded in SE™, and he also integrates psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness approaches, a systemic orientation, and a good deal of humor in his work.Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute:A big thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserJoshua’s background includes participation in social change efforts, movements for social equality and ecological sustainability, and he maintains a passion for encouraging and assisting communities working toward the creation of a just and healthful society. Joshua envisions Somatic Experiencing becoming an integral part of healing and transforming our world, and feels greatly inspired when helping professionals integrate these simple principles for treating and transforming trauma and distress.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. is here to talk about his new book, Trauma & The Struggle to Open Up. Dr. Muller trained at Harvard, was on faculty at the University of Massachusetts, and is currently at York University in Toronto. A giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode:CPTSD Foundation provides peer-led, daily, interactive group calls in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcSomatic Experiencing Trauma Institute:Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story. For more information please visit: https://traumahealing.org/kserDr. Muller is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD) for his work on trauma treatment. His new book is Trauma & The Struggle to Open Up, and his therapy bestseller, Trauma & the Avoidant Client, has been translated widely, and won the 2011 ISSTD award for the year's best written work on trauma. As lead investigator on several multi-site programs to treat interpersonal trauma, Dr. Muller has lectured internationally (Australia, UK, Europe, USA), and has been keynote speaker at mental health conferences in New Zealand and Canada. His online magazine, "The Trauma & Mental Health Report," is visited by over 100,000 readers a year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I talk a lot on this podcast about safety and creating safety for both the therapist and the client. But what about organizations? How does one go about creating safety for groups and organizations? And more specifically, how does one go about creating safety for the clinicians working within the state correctional facilities?Today my guest is Dr. Damon Wood. Damon has held an interest in trauma focused therapies since his graduate education and has completed trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and DBT.First a giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode:CPTSD Foundation provides peer-led, daily, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcThis episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Check out Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) right here:https://traumahealing.org/kserSince 2009, Dr. Wood has worked for the state of California in forensic institutions including Napa State Hospital and four California state prisons where he has provided treatment to the severely mentally ill, the severely behaviorally challenged, and the severely traumatized.In 2015 Dr. Wood was promoted to the mental health leadership team at Salinas Valley State Prison where he has led teams of clinicians to provide treatment in one of the state’s most violent maximum security prisons. In this role and setting, Dr. Wood has championed trauma-informed organizational support for the clinical staff that work in such a stressful and difficult environment.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Beck Gee-Cohen is back!Beck joined me previously on episode 74 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.I truly love having Beck on the podcast because he brings a powerful authenticity to the way he incorporates his own story and struggles and strengths into the work he does. And that inspires me!First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation provides peer-led, daily, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcThis episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Check out Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) right here:https://traumahealing.org/kserAnd thank-you to PESIThe latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Check out Jennifer Sweeton's new book, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, through PESI and save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10.Go to https://www.pesi.com/toolbox.Today Beck continues to train clinicians and facility staff on LGBTQ+ issues, helps facilities establish LGBTQ+ inclusive policies, and provides program development for facilities that want to expand their services to LGBTQ+ populations.Beck helps institutions through his company, BGC Consulting and also works with LGBTQ identified young people and their families to help navigate educational institutions and treatment settings as an associate consultant at The Romeyn Collective.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

As many of you know, one of my inspirations for starting this podcast was my brother, a former Navy SEAL who returned from combat with PTSD.I've created an entire Military Podcast Series which consists of interviews of the incredible therapists who’ve dedicated their lives to helping veterans heal.Duane France is one of those individuals.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation provides peer-led, daily, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqcThis episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Check out Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) right here:https://traumahealing.org/kserAnd thank-you to PESIThe latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Check out Jennifer Sweeton's new book, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, through PESI and save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10.Go to https://www.pesi.com/toolbox.Duane France is a retired United States Army Noncommissioned Officer. After 22 years of service, which included tours of duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, service as an Army Recruiter at Fort Meade, Maryland, and five combat and operational deployments, he became a clinical mental health counselor serving veterans in Colorado Springs, Colorado.As Duane started to work with veterans, he realized that there are some common challenges that all veterans face and that there are many individuals who want to support veterans that do not fully understand what these challenges are.Duane started the Head Space and Timing Blog and Podcast to help amplify this message and support those who have served.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, a somewhat controversial, and yet very relevant topic with Jane Latimer: Psychedelics and the treatment of trauma.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation​ has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!This episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)Check out Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) right here:https://traumahealing.org/kserAnd thank-you to PESIThe latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Check out Jennifer Sweeton's new book, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, through PESI and save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to https://www.pesi.com/toolbox.has more than 30 years of experience working with trauma, eating disorder and addiction recovery, as well as nature and expressive arts healing.Jane Latimer is the author of two books on eating disorder recovery, and the founder of the first spiritually-informed online recovery program, Bodyway.Through the years working with clients suffering with CPTSD and related addictions, Jane has discovered the power of psychedelics for getting to places that are otherwise impossible to access.As she witnesses the power of psychedelics to help individuals heal from crippling CPTSD, she has become an advocate and activist on behalf of psychedelic psychotherapy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Carl Waggett is back on the podcast and this guy is amazing.I don’t say that lightly.There are some people who are able to articulate concepts and feelings in a kind of perfect, let’s-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter way, for a particular group of people, and Carl is that person for the first responder tribe.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going! CPTSD Foundation​ has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes! This episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) Check out Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) right here: https://traumahealing.org/kser And thank-you to PESI. The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery. Check out Jennifer Sweeton's new book, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, through PESI and save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to https://www.pesi.com/toolbox.Carl Wagget's been a full-time firefighter for the past 14 years, and Acting Captain for 4 of them. After a fellow firefighter and close friend of Carl’s ended his own life, Carl removed himself from the front line trucks only to be diagnosed with PTSD a short time afterward. Carl says he’s learning that there are many sides to this very intelligent disorder, and would simply like to share his experiences in the hope that others understand that PTSD is more of a winnable battle than you think.Carl started his podcast, PTSD Bunker Gear For Your Brain, after his experiences with PTSD and to help other first responders.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This is why I love doing this podcast!I get to speak with incredibly inspiring individuals like Brad Kammer.Brad is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California.He has trained under and taught with Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing, is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), training assistant and consultant for the SEP Training Program; as well as a presenter on Somatic Experiencing.A huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!A Weekly Newsletter? Definitely!Learn more about the CPTSD FoundationThis episode is also sponsored by Somatic Experiencing.Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical and emotional trauma conditions, and helps to give voice to their experiences without a need for them to retell the story.For more information regarding Somatic Experiencing and the SE professional training program, please visit www.traumahealing.org.In 2006, Brad had the opportunity to serve on a Trauma Outreach Program to Louisiana to treat survivors and train health care providers in Trauma First Aide, to assist them in dealing with the aftermath from Hurricane Katrina.In 2012, Brad had the great opportunity to help introduce Somatic Experiencing to mainland China and has also spent a year working internationally with Burmese refugees in Asia.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Laura on episode #61 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.Laura Brown is a feminist trauma psychologist who lives in Seattle and has published extensively on topics related to trauma treatment, feminist practice, cultural competence, ethics, and LGBT concerns.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors this week:This episode is sponsored by PESI.The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Now newly released workbook authored by Jennifer Sweeton, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, teaches clinicians how to take that brain-based approach to trauma therapy, showing how to effectively heal clients’ brains with straightforward, easy-to-implement treatment techniques.You can get yours now through PESI and with this exclusive offer to save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to www.pesi.com/toolbox.This episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!A Weekly Newsletter? Definitely!Learn more about the CPTSD Foundation here: CPTSD Foundation.Laura is the founder and past director of the Fremont Community Therapy Project, a training clinic serving low-income individuals.Though she retired from psychotherapy practice in December, 2018, Laura continues to offer supervision and consultation as well as forensic psychology services.Laura’s second popular press book is Not the Price of Admission: Healthy Relationships After Childhood Trauma.Her first popular press book is: Your turn for care: Surviving the aging and death of the adults who harmed you.Laura is also a late-in-life student of aikido and earned her black belt in November, 2014, on the cusp of turning 64. She continues in its practice.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, Bree Bonchay.Bree is a licensed psychotherapist, with two decades of experience working in the field of mental health and trauma recovery.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors this week:This episode is sponsored by PESI.The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Now newly released workbook authored by Jennifer Sweeton, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, teaches clinicians how to take that brain-based approach to trauma therapy, showing how to effectively heal clients’ brains with straightforward, easy-to-implement treatment techniques.You can get yours now through PESI and with this exclusive offer to save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to www.pesi.com/toolbox.This episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!A Weekly Newsletter? Definitely!Learn more about the CPTSD Foundation here.Bree Bonchay specializes in helping people recover from toxic relationships, and she shares her insights about narcissistic personality disorder and psychopathy in her blog FreeFromToxic.Bree’s articles have been featured in major online magazines and have appeared on radio as a guest expert. I am also a dedicated advocate. In 2016, I founded World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day, (WNAAD), which is celebrated every 1st of June.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast, Michael Salter.Michael is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Western Sydney University, Australia and specializes in the study of organized sexual abuse.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors this week:This episode is sponsored by PESI.The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Now newly released workbook authored by Jennifer Sweeton, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, teaches clinicians how to take that brain-based approach to trauma therapy, showing how to effectively heal clients’ brains with straightforward, easy-to-implement treatment techniques.You can get yours now through PESI and with this exclusive offer to save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to www.pesi.com/toolbox.This episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Daily Recovery Support? Yes!Free Support Groups? Yes!The Healing Book Club? Yes!A Weekly Newsletter? Definitely!Learn more about the CPTSD Foundation here. In addition to his work on complex trauma, Michael Salter has researched and published widely on violence against women and children.Michael sits on the Scientific Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors of theInternational Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociationand is an associate editor of Child Abuse Review, the peer-reviewed journal of the British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My new 5-day, live, online workshop, begins next Monday, May 20th!Early Psychosis: Understanding & Assessing The Signs And Symptoms. An online workshop experience for therapists, coaches, mentors and teachers.What You'll Learn:How to distinguish between the signs of early psychosis and psychosis and schizophrenia.Risk factors for psychosis and early psychosis.How to determine whether someone is experiencing symptoms of early psychosis, (or psychosis, or schizophrenia)How to talk to and assess young clients (young kids and adults ages 12-24) to learn about their symptoms.How to talk to young clients about their symptoms of early psychosis without stigmatizing them.What to do if a client is experiencing these symptoms.And much more.Course Details:When : Monday, May 20th through Friday, May 24thHow : The course will take place over Zoom videoTime : All videos will be live and begin at 11 am PST ( time zone converter )Cost : $147Learn more here: The Early Psychosis Workshop.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Maddie Caballo is a sought after International Speaker, Educator, Coach, and Equine Facilitator who shares her experience of extreme abuse to enlighten, educate, and encourage others.First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors this week:This episode is sponsored by PESI.The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery.Now newly released workbook authored by Jennifer Sweeton, The Trauma Treatment Toolbox, teaches clinicians how to take that brain-based approach to trauma therapy, showing how to effectively heal clients’ brains with straightforward, easy-to-implement treatment techniques.You can get yours now through PESI and with this exclusive offer to save $10 plus free shipping with code JS10. Go to www.pesi.com/toolbox.This episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Check out CPTSD Foundation right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/At the age of 20, Maddie Caballo was standing at the crossroads of continuing the pattern of intergenerational abuse she’d experienced, or trying to escape the community that had controlled her since birth, and leave with very few skills to survive in a world outside of her control.Now, Maddie shares her experience with first responders, lawyers, medical providers, therapists, and other professionals of what are the most effective and respectful ways to work with someone with complex trauma, dissociation, and PTSD.Maddie brings over 25 years of experience in education with an in-depth knowledge of how to apply teaching to the creative healing experiences. She is helping survivors of abuse and trauma to receive dignified and informed care from professionals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, nationally recognized journalist, and the author of the The Atlantic's weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column.Lori blends her clinical experience with the latest research and cultural developments to help people live better lives.Her most recent book, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone is in development for a television series at ABC.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited to have back on the podcast, Trauma Therapist | 2.0 member, Jessica Culp, MA, LPC.Jessica has joined me on the podcast a few times, sharing her journey, from intern to new trauma clinician. She was lost on the podcast on episode 275.Jessica is a licensed trauma counselor at Steadfast Center LLC in Urbana Illinois and a 2018 masters of counseling graduate from Lincoln Christian University. Steadfast Center LLC is a new practice in central Illinois specializing in helping individuals heal from relational and complex trauma.This is Jessica’s second career, after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2003 and working in the marketing and resource development field for three local nonprofit organizations that included a food bank, a children’s home, and a crisis nursery.Jessica has been listening to the Trauma Therapist Podcast since she began her studies in counseling in September of 2015, and joined Trauma Therapist 2.0 in December 2016.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Jamie Marich, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, REAT, RMT travels internationally speaking on topics related to EMDR therapy, trauma, addiction, expressive arts and mindfulness while maintaining a private practice in her home base of Warren, OH.She is the developer of the Dancing Mindfulness practice and delivered a TEDx talk on trauma in 2015.Jamie is the author of several books including, EMDR Therapy and Mindfulness for Trauma(in collaboration with Dr. Stephen Dansiger); Focused Care, and Dancing Mindfulness: A Creative Path to Healing and Transformation (2015) among others.Process Not Perfection: Expressive Arts Solutions for Trauma Recoveryis her latest book and the one we’re going to be focusing on today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

As many of you know, I've been working on The Trauma Therapist Project full-time now for about one year.Prior to that, my position was as a license-eligible clinician, working under a licensed therapist, at a clinic here in Northern California for five years.Our role was to assess and treat young individuals between the ages of 12 and 25 who were showing early signs of psychosis.I absolutely loved the job and learned an amazing amount.I’ve wanted to create a workshop around this topic for a long time, and so, here it is.In this episode, I introduce this topic and share a bit about the course.And yes, I’m very excited!What is psychosis?And what is early psychosis?Two great questions, and ones which you have to answer if you're a therapist, and could certainly help if you're a teacher.The word psychosis is not an actual diagnosis, but rather a collection of symptoms which indicate that an individual can not distinguish between what is real and what is not.Early psychosis then describes those symptoms which can sometimes precede full or complete psychosis.Such symptoms could include visual or auditory hallucinations (among others), but yet the individual still continues to maintain their hold on reality. In other words, someone might experience these symptoms but they know that those symptoms are not real.Assessing for these symptoms, whether you're a therapist or teacher, and whether you work with children or adults, is a crucial skill.This is what I spent 5 years of my life doing, and I loved it.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast I'm very excited to have Erica Hornthal!Erica is a licensed professional clinical counselor, board-certified dance/movement therapist and the founder and president of Chicago Dance Therapy, Inc., a psychotherapy practice founded in 2011.A huge thank-you to my sponsors:This episode is sponsored by: PESI.Clinicians have advanced their practice and improved client outcomes with education from PESI’s live and online CE seminars for over 40 years.Click here to download effective and practical, printable FREE tools for use with your clients today! http://bit.ly/2UtyDmtThis episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Check out CPTSD Foundation right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/---Erica received her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago and her BS in psychology from University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.While Erica has worked primarily with individuals who are diagnosed with dementia and movement disorders, she also sees many individuals who are looking for a more holistic approach to dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m thrilled to have Bryon Katie on the podcast!If you’ve seen her either on video or in-person, then you know why I’m excited. There’s something about her presence, her humor, and her insightfulness that cuts through the BS and gets to the core of the human experience--the struggle, the frustration, and the suffering. That’s exactly why I invited her on the podcast.This episode is sponsored by PESI.When you need innovative and cutting edge treatment strategies and techniques to meet the changing demands of your clinical work, PESI connects you with today’s leading experts through their state of the art continuing education.Download these effective and practical, printable FREE tools for use with your clients today!This episode is also sponsored by CPTSDFoundation.orgCPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014.Check out CPTSD Foundation.Byron Katie's level of insight, her self-awareness and questioning is precisely what’s required of the coaches and mentors and therapists who work with individuals who’ve been impacted by trauma.In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The Work.The Work consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you question a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering.Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her public events, weekend workshops, five-day intensives, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world.Byron Katie’s books include the bestselling Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself. For more information, visit thework.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I’ve invited on Trauma Therapist | 2.0 member, Tammy Hatherill.Tammy is the Director of Tammy’s Tarot and Healing and the newly formed Holistic Health Services NT. She is a well-known Clinical and Neuro Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Tarot and Reiki Master/Teacher and is the creator of the revolutionary Reiki Chakra Cards (which are oracle/tarot type cards).Tammy enjoyed sharing her spiritual and therapy knowledge with a regular radio segment on 104.1 Territory FM, Australian radio, and now continues to spread the word through her own podcast, Holistic Health Services NT.Tammy is the author of four books: Trapped Behind Bars, The Diary of a Fallen Angel, Special Moments, and Trauma to Triumph – A Spiritual Awakening.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others and The Age of Overwhelm: Strategies for the Long Haul, has worked directly with trauma survivors for more than three decades.She has worked with groups as diverse as zookeepers and reconstruction workers in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, community organizers and health care providers in Japan.Laura is known as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure and much of her work is being invited to assist in the aftermath of community catastrophes–whether they are fatal storms or mass shootings.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit. It’s a podcast about hearing the stories and the journeys of those who have dedicated their lives to helping others who’ve been impacted by trauma. It’s about cultivating authenticity, presence, and compassion. Nancy Morgan is one of those individuals who I believe epitomizes what this podcast is about, and she is back as my guest this week, and I couldn’t be more excited! This episode is sponsored by PESI. When you need innovative and cutting edge treatment strategies and techniques to meet the changing demands of your clinical work, PESI connects you with today’s leading experts through their state of the art continuing education. Download these effective and practical, printable FREE tools (http://bit.ly/2UtyDmt) for use with your clients today! This episode is also sponsored by CPTSDFoundation.org CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Check out CPTSD Foundation right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/ (https://cptsdfoundation.org/?fbclid=IwAR2hqotKo6hy7r3YVPx5UtpaCI59-onhFSXyp4KKo1ZYTf1Dci7HAnsOsYo) Nancy Morgan specializes both in working with adults with severe mental health challenges whose traumatic histories influence and inform their thoughts and behaviors and in providing Trauma-Focused training and supervision to future therapists. Her primary work has been in Partial Hospitalization Program settings, Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, and Intensive Outpatient Programs, where she’s served as a clinician, manager, or most often as program clinical supervisor. Currently, Dr. Morgan works as the Director of Behavioral Health at LifeMoves, Northern California’s largest agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness where she has developed a Trauma-Focused Mindfulness-Based training curriculum whereby she provides didactics, supervises, and mentors graduate psychology students.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Nate Postlethwait (Postal-weight) recently left a successful 13-year career in real estate to begin sharing his story of overcoming complex trauma. Nate is 41 years old and has been in therapy for 23 years fighting to make sense of much of what he was experiencing in his mind and body. Nate, and the fact that he’s now sharing his story, and the way that he’s sharing his story, is what this podcast is all about. It’s called courage. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors: This episode is sponsored by: PESI (https://bit.ly/2CluAOr) Clinicians have advanced their practice and improved client outcomes with education from PESI’s live and online CE seminars for over 40 years. Join their elite community of professionals, influencers and inspirers today and save $35 on your first online CE training with promo code 35PESI: http://bit.ly/2CluAOr (https://bit.ly/2CluAOr?fbclid=IwAR1ZWSfFS469whhwoXPAVyXkFGgPylqn2-FphyVdKagnj8nI7Jc1cUi5O5o) This episode is also sponsored by CPTSD Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/CPTSDfoundation/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARB3qUW8Li_8liMsPHsttuHH3pizX3ao-qq21iIw2VfuBWfIXEZ0OQw0WXStiD-Pr31F9_HlCDI-DuH-&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDNZbeRDmhcgywZA6RQhYEVtKDr_Plf8PWW6sGMRy54PdBL0j440XiM9by3y9Qfc85LRRYdifaa6okA5U9FrGrMQBPW9zGs8vQSdg3OJ38koGsGFJbCuUkTgZ6kU3bH3OBDiSobn9OPX7rKVtWwVlE5bvY--hf_-PFB3291GTomeJ7mLAZpDi7_iU6wmjiRfnIBL2c63IvN8oxxMYKNw_sk6k3MXuKpG0JjwA-zAL43pdRBhWYEafgG0sum2Q9bnaPvgQ42rIrJ8eD6XXPyhpClGAVjPqYSqbphd_xM_QQpCPjoYhNHihgPws3jF5L0cfLWXEO79SVxpyD3aI4_0rgfbA), who has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Thank you!! Nate Postlethwait’s greatest desire is for others to know and understand the difference between dysfunction and trauma, and where to go to get the appropriate help. He hopes to be a pioneer in the way people perceive male sexual abuse and the process for male victims. He is currently traveling the world for a year while building this platform, and personally putting all the disciplines in place to make self care a top priority. His blog and podcast launched just 2 months ago, and already, have gathered thousands of followers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today, a reflection in the wake of the live, online 10-day program I did last week, The Heart-Centered Therapist. Note: I will be doing it again next month, in April. If you're interested in learning more about that, you can do so here: http://theheartcenteredtherapist.com When I created this podcast my initial inspiration was to bring seasoned therapists on to talk about how to treat trauma. What I discovered, however--and what my guests shared--was that and then so much more. It's not about what you know. It's about who you are. I think, if I had to put it in a nutshell, that's what it would be. The process of discovering, of exploring, of honoring, and owning, who we--who you!--are, and then learning to be that, authentically, compassionately and vulnerability, within the context of helping those who've been impacted by trauma, is the foundation (and some would say, the gold!!), of this work. This is what The Heart-Centered Therapist program is about. And like many things, it is simple, but not always easy. This episode is sponsored by my online, 5-day program coming in April, The Heart-Centered Therapist. Click here to learn more: http://theheartcenteredtherapist.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Esther Goldstein LCSW is psychotherapist and trauma specialist with a private practice in Cedarhurst, in Long Island NY. Esther specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, complex ptsd and dissociative disorders. Esther provides trauma informed consultation to therapists committed to improving their trauma-informed practice and attachment focused EMDR consultation to therapist attaining hours towards EMDRIA certification. Esther's website is Integrativepsych.co (http://www.integrativepsych.co/)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Master Dean Siminoff has been studying martial arts for more than 25 years and is a 6th degree black belt in taekwondo. He is the founder of the Canadian charity Martial Arts for Justice program whose mission is to protect vulnerable people from violence and oppression. Dean’s schools in the west Kootenay region of British Columbia have positively impacted students there for the past 18 years. Martial Arts for Justice is currently partnering in Rwanda delivering its Enhance Resilience Training to genocide widows. Master Dean has a passion for protecting the weak and vulnerable in our society. The unique program of Enhance Resilience Training can be delivered in a variety of settings including our North American high schools. Dean is married to Marleen with 2 adult children and 2 granddaughters.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today I'm joined by Stephana Johnson. First, a shout-out to my sponsor, CPTSD Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/CPTSDfoundation/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARCdjYpCjERJpG2YvO8iuR8cbKHxRBpnSlzZssAIK7WCvstNk5ITf9RDkeCBwaP6AO5QYegUGoLjZruN&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB32DKRXQdOoW4DRS7_alwhUuhsZPzJUevSxqUeWVmfD_ZAmHC69F5LIfYwxeZ39GWOVf85N2RopLn4wPxg6gngPytRyzj8INZwZf4JTmRJC9DVAwU-xNx7ASD7Z7kgunAtZeqLz3p5Km4RJV20CXjIIOxxWdd7dqgPgyLUW3Q6DYF85KlqggT_bFd8f8Y0-kRNAGD6cjl_oU1joE0AkVW94J3Np4DdJ8bE6-QZuywa5JPTfV3Tp5Cb2NqRFKIjKrKkDJV4Wx_3yTDbn3vJW6wDrO7lj0hju1kRuYQVZ5LUknICMEj2fLTWRy6V05vDrfmgc34G0Lv0tXcPJvzX6AB0Tdd6bd8AVYPGhg)​ who has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Stephana Johnson is an award winning transformational speaker, mentor and author who has made it her life’s work to empower leaders and groundbreakers to shine bright for others to follow. As a result of her personal sexual trauma and abuse, she lived in shame, fear and confusion until she was able to transform those scars into what she calls 'sacred wounds'. Stephana is the author of "Peace Doesn't Come In A Pill” and "Finding Joy Beyond Trauma" After counseling and coaching others for over 20 years, she says that she’s discovered our greatest wounds lead to our soul's perfection. As a direct result of working with Stephana, clients overcome fear, self-doubt, lifelong struggles with weight (both physical and emotional) and set aside other self-limiting beliefs that used to stand in the way of them stepping into their full potential.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Greenwald is the founder and executive director of the Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, affiliate professor at the SUNY University at Buffalo School of Social Work, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Greenwald is the author of numerous professional articles as well as several books, including EMDR in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy (1999), Trauma and Juvenile Delinquency (editor; 2002), Child Trauma Handbook (2005), EMDR Within a Phase Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment (2007), Treating Problem Behaviors (2009), and Progressive Counting (2013). His work has been translated into over a dozen languages. Dr. Greenwald is the developer of Progressive Counting and of the Fairy Tale phase model of trauma-informed treatment, and a pioneer in intensive trauma-focused therapy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

So many of my guests on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast have said, in one way or another, that It's Not What You Know. It's Who You Are.   I love that! It inspires me!   And I think it's taken me some time to truly live that and to own that.   I'm planning a live, online, 10-Day training/workshop/experience for new trauma therapists called The Heart-Centered Therapist.   Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2tvQrhv   This is also for anyone in the helping professions: therapists, social workers, counselors, coaches etc.   The Heart-Centered Therapist, live, 10-Day training/workshop is about uncovering and honoring the unique and incredible person that you are, and learning to bring that to the work you do.   Who you are--your story, your experiences, and the degree to which you either shove them down and run from them, or own and honor them, impacts and influences your work with those who've been impacted by trauma.   Join me for a 10-Day, online training/workshop/experience over Zoom video.   Date: Monday, March 4 thru 8 and then Monday, March 11 thru 15. 11 am PST   Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2tvQrhv Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

George Kellar is the Executive Director at Zen Hospice Project, responsible for directing its pioneering integration of social and clinical caregiving services grounded in compassion, spirituality and humanity.  He leads all aspects of the non-profit organization - caregiving at the Guest House, a residential hospice house offering 24/7 care; volunteer caregiver programs at the Guest House and Laguna Honda Hospital; and the Mindful Caregiver Education program to teach professional and family caregivers how to reduce suffering for those who are seriously ill and at end-of-life, and to practice self-care in order to build resilience and reduce burnout. George also oversees Zen Hospice Project engagements with community partners such as UCSF and Hospice By The Bay; with the San Francisco Palliative Care Committee, whose mission is to improve the care of seriously ill San Franciscans through research, education and outreach; and with healthcare organizations such as The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA), The American Society on Aging (ASA), and the California Hospice & Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA). He has over three decades of executive-level leadership experience, and has held numerous positions at the San Francisco Zen Center, one of the largest community-based organizations in the San Francisco Bay area. These roles include: Board member and Chairman of the Board, and finance, vision/strategic planning, fundraising/development and healthcare task force committees.  George also serves on the Advisory Board of Rock The Earth, a national non-profit environmental organization committed to protecting natural resources through partnerships within the music industry and environmental community.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF. First, a shout-out to my sponsor: CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Check them out right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org   Sarah Buino is the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc (https://www.headhearttherapy.com/) and co-founder of Pathos at Head/Heart, a co-occurring and trauma-focused intensive outpatient program. She is a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions counselor, Certified Daring Way (https://thedaringway.org/)TM (https://thedaringway.org/) facilitator, and adjunct faculty member at Loyola University. Sarah integrates her knowledge of complementary healing modalities such as music, yoga, reiki, and the chakra system into her clinical practice to help clients enhance their authenticity and connection to self. She’s also the host of a podcast Conversations With a Wounded Healer (https://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast) which examines the role of one’s own healing while being a care-giving professional.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Today on the podcast I talk with Paula Scatoloni and Rachel Lewis Marlow on the topic of eating disorders, trauma, and healing. First, a shout-out to my sponsor: CPTSD Foundation has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Check them out right here: https://cptsdfoundation.org Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, CEDS, SEP is a somatic-based psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner in Chapel Hill, NC. She has a private practice and has worked in the field of eating disorders for over two decades. Paula served as the Eating Disorder Coordinator at Duke University CAPS for nine years providing services to college-age students, offering workshops, and managing a multidisciplinary treatment team. Rachel Lewis Marlow is a somatically integrative psychotherapist, dually licensed in counseling and therapeutic massage and bodywork. She is a Certified Advanced Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and has advanced training and 25 + years experience in diverse somatic therapies including Craniosacral Therapy, Energetic Osteopathy, Oncology massage and Aromatherapy. Embodied recovery is the first trauma-informed eating disorder treatment approach that really takes into account, the body's experience in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. In this book, my guests blend somatic experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and body mind centering to offer a somato-sensory approach that is different from the current standard of care for eating disorders (DBT).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kate has over 17 years experience working with children and families in the areas of trauma, Child Protection, and attachment and parenting. She is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker through the Australian Association of Social Workers, as well as  a Play Therapist and has worked internationally and locally for both government and non-government agencies. Kate is an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW and has worked extensively with victims of crime and brings a trauma, attachment and neurobiological framework to her work. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work awarded by Trinity College Dublin and a Post Graduate Diploma In Play Therapy awarded by Play Therapy International (PTI) and University of Canterbury.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/), an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Zabie Yamasaki, truly believes in the healing power of yoga and has had the opportunity to transform her own trauma through the healing asana practice. For years, Zabie’s unfaltering support for survivors of sexual violence has manifested itself in many forms. She has ultimately made it her life's goal to help empower survivors of assault to regain their strength and self-worth. Zabie is a founding individual practitioner of The Breathe Network (http://thebreathenetwork.org/), an organization that connects survivors of sexual violence to holistic healing arts practitioners that offer all services on a sliding scale. She is the Founder of Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga, an organization with the mission of empowering survivors to heal through the practice of yoga. During her graduate career, Zabie engaged in numerous efforts to help prevent sexual assault through her campus role as the Coordinator of Sexual Violence Prevention. Zabie was previously the Assistant Director of UC Irvine Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE) where she developed an 8-week therapeutic yoga program for survivors of sexual assault. She is now working as the Program Director of Trauma-Informed Yoga Programs at UCLA where she oversees wellness and alternative healing modalities for survivors, including therapeutic yoga.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/), an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kimberly Rezarch M.S.W. is a survivor of severe childhood trauma and forced psychiatry. Over the course of 20 years in the mental health system, Kimberly was given 25 different mental health diagnoses and prescribed 11 medications to be taken simultaneously. It wasn’t until her psychiatrist became trauma-informed, that her life was saved with a new diagnosis, Dissociative Identity Disorder. This diagnosis indicated the severity of her trauma, but also provided the answers she was searching for. During her recovery journey, she developed the Trauma Motivated Outcomes Theory, which recognizes trauma as the motivation behind behaviors. Kimberly also sees that responses to trauma accumulate over time, mimicking mental illness and developing into Trauma Response Syndrome. Kimberly created the Trauma Response Syndrome Model to assist in the recovery from Trauma Response Syndrome. Kimberly wants to bring hope to those who suffer from trauma and provide new tools for mental health professionals.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/), an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Ili is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AAMFT-Approved Supervisor, and holds a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is supervisor, professor, mentor, and wellness warrior for mental health professionals. Her area of expertise is systems theory, including: self of the therapist, family of origin, relationship and intimacy development through dialogue, and the integration of Christian faith and counseling, as well as applying systems theory in organizational and business consulting.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Tiffany Chhuom, LSWAIC, CDP-T, MPH, MSW offers 18 years of professional experience practice, policy, research and administration that she used previously to contribute communication plans, marketing strategies and social media use policies for NASW-WA while also serving on our Communications Committee. As a therapist, treats veterans, people with disabilities, and survivors of all forms of violence (e.g. workplace harassment, campus sexual assault, Military Sexual Trauma, stalking, cyber abuse, rape, and childhood abuse). Her new practice, Lucy in the Sky: Therapy for the Gifted, aims to serve gifted adults, those living with disabilities and those surviving trauma and addiction. She is particularly interested in how all of these things intersect as a practitioner, speaker and writer. As the new NASW Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice influence our field, she recently completed advanced training in the UW Department of Bioethics where she will advance in ethics consultation. Specifically, Tiffany has contributed original research, clinical skill, campaign management and organizational leadership on the use of technology and health in practice, enterprise, and research. Her hope is to help practitioners, organizations, educators and policy makers remain relevant and compliant in our ever-evolving Digital Era. Prior to graduate school, Tiffany was sought out to manage challenging studies in Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Addiction Medicine, Population Health, Health Disparities, and Child Welfare. Her authorship in scientific, peer reviewed journals on addiction, child welfare, trauma, study implementation and studying the stress response of marginalized populations is noted. From time to time she still trains others how to more ethically conduct scientific study with historically traumatized populations. In policy, she served as a Policy Analyst at the Health Care Authority, making recommendations for the State Innovations Models Initiative and SB 6312. Her earlier policy days took new legislation headed by Partners for Our Children into action, coordinating complex data sharing agreements across 20 government agencies to prevent childhood injury. While Tiffany’s experience mentioned above keeps her grounded, her favorite job was in practicum at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System serving Military Sexual Trauma survivors. Her next step in life was to move to the country where she stays busy with 3 dobermans, 1 wiener dog, gardening and junkin’. Her new practice, Lucy in the Sky: Therapy for the Gifted, aims to serve gifted adults, those living with disabilities and those surviving trauma and addiction. She is particularly interested in how all of these things intersect as a practitioner, speaker and writer. In her writing, she is planning a blog that will showcase her strong foundation in trauma and addiction research, her love for using comic book art, and the hobbies she indulges in to practice her own self-care, which include junkin’, thriftin’, succulents and decorating on a dime. She is currently taking no more than 10 clients at any given time so she has space to lead community workshops, teach, write and play.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Teri Barney is an occupational therapist, OTR/L who finds fulfillment in helping children, teens and adults achieve good physical and mental health through meaningful functional activities, sensory integration, and psychosocial interventions. As an occupational therapist and adoptive parent of two boys from Eastern Europe, Teri has a special interest in addressing attachment and complex trauma through activity and relationship based interventions that promote competence, self-regulation, and confidence. She recently completed an intensive 80-hour post-graduate program at ATTACh, an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties. Teri has over 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist in a variety of adult and pediatric settings.  She currently works in a therapeutic day school setting.   Teri also is in the process of starting a private pediatric occupational therapy practice with a subspecialty in trauma and attachment.   She is passionate about the role of occupational therapy in trauma-informed care.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

In this episode, I talk a bit about the last year within The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and what it’s been like doing this full time! I also share a bit about what brought some of the Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members to the community, and what they’re going to be working on, as trauma therapists, in the coming year. Finally, I share some of my plans for the podcast and Trauma Therapist | 2.0. Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/), an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring trauma workers just starting out on their trauma-informed journey. Guy’s focus currently is on creating a vibrant, global community to support, educate and inspire new trauma workers, as well as to upend the present way that trauma is taught at the graduate level.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Stephen is a long time NJ resident who has been given the gift of many experiences in life. For most of his adult life, he served as Paramedic for 15+ years in many jurisdictions in NJ, PA, and DE. He also had the honor of serving as a rescue worker at the World Trade Center on 9-11-01 in NYC. Stephen has seen tragedy and suffering first hand. While saving countless overdose victims in his career, he always felt a pang of sadness when his colleagues would treat a hurting person poorly due to their ignorance of the problem. Little did they know that he soon would be no different than many of his patients and that he was the one who needed the saving. It took him overdosing multiple times and having been revived by former colleagues, losing his certification, career, marriage, and children to finally stop Stephen from working towards his grave and start working a recovery program. His focus is to open up the conversation about addressing the underlying pain, trauma, or lack of coping skills that makes one decide to self-medicate in the first place. If it can happen to the rescuer himself then who perhaps “should have known better”, thus showing proof that no one is immune to the disease of addiction. Stephen’s story has to be told to give others the courage to voice their pain. Pain shared is pain lessened. He has expertise in Emergency Medical Care, First Responder PTSD and Substance Abuse issues, Recovery Coaching, Intervention, Leadership, and Spiritual Studies. He is also a charter member of the Southern Delaware Toastmasters International Club. He is available for coaching, mentorship, speaking engagements, guest interviews, content production, and consultation services. Stephen is proud to be the host and creator of the Rescue the Rescuer show, the only show in the world geared towards first responders who battle mental health issues including PTSD, Substance Abuse Disorder, and more. His show is hosted on the Mental Health News Radio Network where he also serves as the Director of Network Compliance. Stephen is regularly sought out for national and international TV, podcasts, and print media for his expertise. He welcomes you to book him for a free consultation, so we can devise a plan to meet your unique needs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Irene Lyon, MSC., is a nervous system specialist who helps people release their deepest traumas from their nervous systems, allowing them to finally heal from chronic mental, physical, and emotional conditions they’ve tried everything to fix.Irene has intensively studied and practices the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice).Irene has a master’s degree in research in the fields of biomedical and health science and regularly appears on podcasts and online summits teaching all things nervous system health, healing trauma and neuroplasticity.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

This week on the podcast I'm excited to be joined by Angela Englander. Angela is a passionate and inspired trauma therapist working in private practice in Ontario, Canada. She began her journey in social services working with children who had experienced trauma, struggled with mental illness and had disabilities. Over time her career developed and she increasingly specialized in traumatic stress and the impact trauma has on people's lives. Five years ago she began working towards creating her trauma healing service, Ways to Wellbeing, and she's continued to learn, grow and specialize over time. Her specialties include cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitization reprocessing. Each day she continues to be open to learning and gaining a better understanding of people's healing journey's and what it means to heal from trauma. This episode is sponsored by CPTSD Foundation.org: https://cptsdfoundation.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Nikki Webber Allen is a 2-Time Emmy Award winner with 20 years of experience producing content for media outlets including Warner Bros., HBO, ABC, 20th Century Fox and BET. In 2013, while working as the Vice President of Casting & Talent Relations for the cable network TV One, Nikki lost her 22-year old nephew, Paul, to suicide after his years of struggle with depression and anxiety. Since then, she’s become a passionate mental health advocate. In Paul’s honor, she launched the nonprofit I Live For.org (http://ilivefor.org/) to create a safe space for honest, unapologetic conversations about mental health in communities of color where the cultural stigma of mental illness discourages far too many young people from seeking help. Esteemed scholar and advisor to the foundation, Michael Eric Dyson has called I Live For “an incredibly important organization that offers much needed support to those who too often suffer in silence.” Her work with I LIVE FOR.org has been featured in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, NPR and NBC News. She’s the host of Slate Magazine’s podcast “Life Effects” and she’s currently producing and directing a documentary film featuring a diverse group of compelling young men and women who reject the stigma of mental illness and share candid stories about their experiences living with depression and anxiety. The film is being scored by her husband musician Jeffrey Allen of the Grammy nominated R&B band Mint Condition. In Spring 2017, she was chosen for the highly-coveted TED Residency program which culminated in delivering an impassioned TED Talk entitled, “Don’t suffer from your depression in silence,” which has garnered over 1.7MM views.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sara Schulting-Kranz was raped at 17 years of age, became pregnant and chose to keep her child. 23 years later, she found out her husband of 17 years was gay, having affairs with men for most of her marriage and was an addict. To heal, Sara summited mountains, ran marathons, ultra-marathons, and stand-up paddled deep into the ocean. Today, she helps other women find the courage to do the same. Her recovery journey has become a documentary in production, titled, Walk Through This - A Story of Starting Over (https://www.walkthroughthis.com/saras-story/). Sara founded Live Boldly Coaching, LLC and became the first Co-Active Professional Life and Leadership coach, Wilderness First Responder andMultidimensional Partner TraumaModel certified coach in the world. With a vision and dream in my 40’s, she began guiding Transformational Coaching, Hiking, and Meditation Retreats in the Grand Canyon. Not only does she guide clients physically through the canyon, but also emotionally, mentally, and if they choose, spiritually deep within themselves!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Dr. Rebecca Milner is an Assistant Professor with the East Tennessee State University Counseling Program, and the clinical mental health concentration coordinator. Prior to taking a position as a full time counselor educator, Rebecca worked at a university counseling center as a generalist, and a public hospital as a member of the psychiatric emergency team. In addition to teaching, Rebecca provides consulting services through her LLC, Empatheia Consulting, including psychoeducational and experiential workshops, personal and professional retreats, and organizational consulting services on a variety of mental health and wellness related topics. Rebecca views counseling as an opportunity for her to partner with clients through a particularly challenging part of their life journey to offer support and collaboration. She believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship and uses person-centered, feminist/multicultural, and systems frameworks. She also incorporate expressive arts, narrative, and mindfulness-based practices. Rebecca is trained in Intergroup Dialogue facilitation and believes in ongoing personal and professional growth and advocacy, particularly with regard to intercultural development.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Bennett is a social work clinician, academic and researcher who brings a human rights perspective to helping the traumatized trauma worker. A writer, trauma trainer and consultant, she has worked with trauma workers in Australia and the Asia–Pacific, and has trained trauma workers and/or evaluated trauma services and programs in the UK, Europe, Nepal, Indonesia, Aceh, East Timor, New Zealand, Georgia (Russia) and Sri Lanka. Margi is a consultant to trauma organisations and their managers and staff, providing context-specific trauma training, supervision for managers and staff in trauma services, and qualitative research to increase organisational funding.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sometimes I feel that my reason for doing this podcast gets lost beneath the weight of my interviews. Today, I wanted to talk about that: What drives me in this work. Spoiler alert--it’s you, the trauma therapists who dedicate themselves to helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma. People like you inspire me and truly keep me going.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited this week to be joined by Athena Moberg. Athena is an author, speaker, and advocate working in the field of C-PTSD/ Complex Trauma Recovery. She is also a force, and she’s on a mission. With a deep passion for helping those who have been impacted by trauma, she inspires her community into a deeper level of faith while encouraging them to love and accept themselves just as they are. Athena and her staff of dedicated volunteers reach thousands of survivors weekly in over 180 countries through Athena's YouTube and Roku TV channel. Her life's work is CPTSDfoundation.org (http://cptsdfoundation.org/), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma-informed education and resources to both helping professionals and mental health consumers who are living with the devastating after-effects of complex trauma. The foundation provides adjunctive care; trauma-informed peer support--daily calls where people from all over the world call in to share, heal, learn and support one another. CPTSD Foundation is proud to work in tandem with practitioners and treatment centers, offering daily touchpoints to anyone currently in trauma therapy or who just want a safe place to come and feel heard and validated between appointments. Athena resides in Maui, Hawaii with her husband of seven years. Her son is a Marine Corps Veteran studying Neuroscience with the goal of becoming a Forensic Pathologist. Her daughter-in-law is a Second Lieutenant in the Army while attending Veterinary School. With 3 published books, Athena speaks publicly every week and firmly believes compassion is a priceless gift we can all give.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Victoria Grinman is a licensed clinical social worker and educator with a private practice and community resource called Growing Kind Minds (https://www.growingkindminds.com/), currently based in MA. Victoria is an adjunct lecturer at Boston College and Columbia School of Social Work Masters programs. She enjoy traveling nationally and sharing about body-based approaches to working in a trauma-informed way with kids and teens. Victoria says that, I have the sublime privilege of working in the trauma field with folks of all ages in my practice. Her most recent project (while there are many!) is my dissertation research - a focus on posttraumatic growth in parents of young adult Autistic children.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Social Science and majors in Counselling and Mediation, and Human Relations and Communication, and has over 20 years of experience in training and teaching in domestic violence, child protection and trauma work. She has worked for 15 years in Non-Government Organisations creating programs for teenage parents, new parents, Aboriginal families and people from many diverse backgrounds. Michelle has also spent many years public speaking at conferences around the world on the issues facing families living with Huntington's Disease and has been a huge advocate for young carers and people facing the complex challenges of living with an incurable illness. In addition, Michelle has been actively involved in creating resources, supports, connections for those facing this terminal illness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

In this interview, Jessica Culp, a long-time Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/community/trauma2/) member, takes the mic and interviews me. I’ve been a guest on a number of other podcasts and truly enjoy the experience. In this interview, however, Jessica does a great job of inviting me to share a number of things I honestly don’t think I’ve shared on other shows before So, if you’re looking for a little behind-the-scenes here at The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, then this episode is for you. Jessica achieved her Masters in Mental Health Counseling August of 2018 from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Jessica received her clinical training at Lincoln Christian University and Piatt County Mental Health Center. She is currently the Intake Coordinator at east central Illinois’ newest trauma focused practice, Steadfast Center, in Urbana, Illinois. She is looking forward to seeing client’s after she receives her license as a professional counselor (LPC) later this year. This will be Jessica’s second career, after six years working in the marketing and resource development field for three local non profit organizations. Jessica has been listening to the Trauma Therapist Podcast since September of 2015, and has been a Trauma Therapist 2.0 since December 2016. Jessica can be reached at: [email protected] Steadfast Center’s website (http://www.steadfastcenter.com)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I’m very excited this week to have Dr. Dan Siegel back. Dan’s new book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence–The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1101993049/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1101993049&linkId=e886a8c6747eea474729c950edf67b22)is, is something that’s been on my radar for quite some time as it fits into much of what we discuss here on the podcast. What does it mean to cultivate awareness? Why is it important? And what are the implications both for therapists in general, for for trauma therapists in particular? And how does this impact the client? Dan Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center (http://marc.ucla.edu/) at UCLA. An award-winning educator, he is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and recipient of several honorary fellowships. Dr. Siegel is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute (https://www.mindsightinstitute.com/?campname=dds-links&camplink=DDSbio), an educational organization, which offers online learning (http://mindsightinstitute.com/online_courses?campname=dds-links&camplink=DDSbio) and in-person seminars (http://mindsightinstitute.com/immersion-weekends?campname=dds-links&camplink=DDSbio) that focus on how the development of mindsight (http://www.drdansiegel.com/about/mindsight/) in individuals, families and communities can be enhanced by examining the interface of human relationships and basic biological processes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Kristin Sunanta Walker is the CEO of the technology consulting firm, everythingEHR, and the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network (https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/mental-health-news-radio/), a collection of podcasts centering on the subject of mental health. Kirstin is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and an advocate for survivors of childhood trauma. On her podcast, Mental Health News Radio (https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/mental-health-news-radio/), Kristin has interviewed leaders in the behavioral health community such as CEO’s of technology companies, counselors, best-selling authors, and global experts in the field of Behavioral Health. Her show is downloaded in over 171 countries and continues its reach with inspiring guests from every corner of the world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

My goal with The Trauma Therapist Project--the podcast, Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and my online course, Inner-Work For The New Trauma Worker--has always been to raise the awareness of trauma, and to help support, educate and inspire new trauma therapists. This week I'm continuing that mission, albeit with something different. A few weeks ago I reached out to Victor Yalom of psychotherapy.net and inquired about partnering with him to bring my listeners one of his most popular online courses, Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy (http://psychotherapy.net/trauma). I thought this would be a great chance for you to learn from a master therapist. Irvin Yalom (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irvin_D._Yalom), is a prolific author, well-known for integrating existentialism into his work, as well as for working in the here and now. It is these latter two elements which are integral to working with those who’ve been impacted by trauma, and the reason I wanted to partner with Victor to bring this course to you. In this episode I talk to Victor, the son of Irvin Yalom, and himself, a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, and the founder and CEO of Psychotherapy.net. Victor shares his personal story of what inspired him to get into the field of psychotherapy, and then eventually found psychotherapy.net. Victor gives us a peek into this incredible course, Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy (http://psychotherapy.net/trauma), and also offers The Trauma Therapist | Podcast listeners a unique discount.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Helen Oakwater is Coach, Trainer, and Author. And is a self-identified, lifelong learner who is intent on future-proofing children and melting trauma from the core belief that understanding is key. Her book Bubble Wrapped Children: How social networking is transforming 21st Century adoption (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1780920970/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1780920970&linkId=c2b09d0040d27ba996b2e3027f86b3f8) took the issue of uninvited contact via Facebook was promoting of uninvited contact between birth families and adopted children. It explores the underlying issues motivating the searching and offers a reframe for adopters.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Sebastian Slovin grew up in La Jolla, California and traveled extensively as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world, and at the same time was drawn to the practice of yoga. As a young boy, Sebastian lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. Sebastian holds a BA in Environmental Policy from San Diego State University and an MA in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego. He and his wife, Sonya, founded Nature Unplugged, which focuses on cultivating wellness through healthier relationships with technology and a deeper connection to nature. When he is not writing or working on Nature Unplugged, Sebastian enjoys swimming, bodysurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddling (pretty much all things) in the wild Pacific Ocean.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Shauna Springer, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Suicide Prevention and Postvention Initiatives at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (https://www.taps.org/). Dr. Springer is a licensed Psychologist with an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a doctoral degree from the University of Florida. She has particular expertise in innovative suicide prevention approaches, moral injury, trauma recovery, close relationships, peer support program development, and veterans' issues, including post-discharge adjustment as well as strategies for engaging Veterans in behavioral health care. Prior to her current role at TAPS, she served as a front-line psychologist in a Department of Veterans Affairs behavioral health clinic. She helped launch the peer support program in her clinic, and continually innovated to better serve the veterans on her caseload. Known to many veterans as “Doc Springer,” she has helped hundreds of warriors reconnect with their tribe, strengthen their most important relationships, and build lives that are driven by their deepest values. Based on the trust she has earned within the veteran community, she has acquired a wealth of knowledge about how our bravest citizens may struggle, and the sacred values and potentially life-saving strategies that may help all of us stay in the fight. Recently, she has been developing training on how to have respectful, effective conversations about lethal means with veterans who own firearms.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW is a clinical social worker, speaker, and author who specializes in the treatment of severe trauma, dissociative disorders, and PTSD. She has worked in the field of mental health for more than four decades in diverse settings: inpatient, outpatient, and medical with adults and children, and trained in the Harvard medical teaching hospitals in Boston, MA. She is a Clinical Supervisor, Reiki Master, Kripalu trained yoga teacher and shamanic healer in the Celtic tradition. Susan wrote the award-winning book The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD From the Inside Out (Quest Books) in 2012. Her second book: Wisdom, Attachment and Love in Trauma Therapy: Beyond Evidence-Based Practice (2018) has just been released by Routledge Press. She has a private practice in beautiful Portland, Oregon where she lives with her husband and a menagerie of wise pets.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content

I'm excited and honored to have Dr. Bruce Perry back on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. Dr. Perry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is a senior fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. In addition to having written more than two hundred scientific articles, Dr. Perry has coauthored with Maia Szalavitz two books for general audiences: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook and Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential — and Endangered.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-content