Daniel Siegel, MD is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is currently a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, founding co-investigator at the UCLA Center for Culture, Brain and Development, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute, an educational center devoted to pr...
Dec 10, 2015•47 min
Dr. George Lindenfeld is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology awarded by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He served as a Resident in Medical Psychology at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland, Oregon. His career as a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist spans a 45 year time period. He has been certified in EEG Biofeedback and Neurofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America as well as by the Academy of Certified Neurotherapists. Support this p...
Dec 04, 2015•33 min
My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is raising the awareness of trauma and helping trauma therapists thrive. I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by: Sharing trauma information and materials The Trauma Therapist Podcast Trauma Therapist elite For the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, tra...
Nov 30, 2015•38 min
Nicole Marcia, MA, ERYT 500 has taught therapeutic yoga classes and offered individual sessions to trauma survivors struggling with trauma and addiction since 2004. She also trains yoga teachers and clinicians in the trauma-sensitive yoga theory and techniques required to support trauma survivors in their healing, long-term stability and recovery. In 2009, Nicole was awarded a master’s degree with a specialization in yoga therapy from Lesley University in Boston, MA. Since then, she has been emp...
Nov 26, 2015•34 min
Monique Danielle is a Yoga Educator, Trauma Survivor, Student of Trauma-Focused Experiential Therapies, and the Founder of the Vivasana Center ( http://www.vivasana.net/) in Naples, Florida. Monique and the Vivasana faculty offer a truly unique Psychologically-Informed™, Trauma-Aware, Residential Yoga Teacher Program which emphasizes cross-discipline collaboration and cooperation and focuses on empowering people to reach trauma survivors, people in recovery, and military vets. Monique set the or...
Nov 23, 2015•32 min
Athena Phillips is the owner of Integrative Trauma Treatment Center ( http://traumacenternw.com/) in Portland, OR and Vancouver Integrative Counseling ( http://vancouverintegrativecounseling.com/) in Vancouver, WA. She continues to practice out of her Portland location and provides professional trainings on the subjects of Trauma and Dissociative Disorders locally and nationally. Athena has worked in social services in some capacity for over 20 years, and has been a practicing therapist for 10 o...
Nov 19, 2015•28 min
Amy Sugeno, LCSW, got her start as a wildlife biologist, studying a variety of species, mostly birds and bats. Over those 16 years, she consistently noticed how healing and restorative nature and the outdoors can be for people. Now a therapist, Amy integrates ecotherapy, or nature-based therapies, into the healing process of her clients. She has worked at nonprofit agencies for the past 10 years with adults and older teens affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse. More recently, Amy has op...
Nov 16, 2015•44 min
Debbie Seldon has been working with children, adolescents and families for the past 12 years, specializing in working with trauma and sexual abuse survivors and breaking the abuse cycle. Debbie has experience working with a variety of cultural groups and religious backgrounds and was previously based in Western-Sydney working as a child sexual assault counselor though for the past five years has been operating in Bondi Junction in her private practice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...
Nov 12, 2015•33 min
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 ( http://www.hakomicalifornia.org/) that hosts her Trauma training: From Trauma to Dharma ( http://www.hakomicalifornia.org/trauma) . (starts again in April 2016) This training integrates curre...
Nov 09, 2015•47 min
Karla Helbert is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a Compassionate Bereavement Care® provider certified through the MISS Foundation and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Family Trust, and a certified yoga instructor. Karla’s psychotherapy practice has a focus on loss, grief and bereavement, working in particular with those affected by trauma and traumatic death. Karla’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing on existential, experiential and person-centered approaches. She uses non-traditional ...
Nov 05, 2015•44 min
Ryan Van Wyk is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in St. Louis Park and St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the founder of MN Trauma Project ( http://www.mntraumaproject.com/) , an organization that aims to increase accessibility to trauma informed care in the state of MN and that is moving towards non-profit status. Ryan is a Captain and behavioral health officer in the MN Army National Guard. He currently works full time for the Melrose Center ( http://www.parknicollet.com/SpecialtyCenters/Me...
Nov 03, 2015•45 min
Dan Griffin is back on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. You’ll recall that Dan was with us for the first time on episode 82 ( http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/podcast/dan-griffin-ma/) . I invited Dan back for one reason--because he’s a vital and inspiring voice in the area of treating trauma in men. In this second interview I asked Dan to get into more detail about the work he does, his teachings, and why the focus on men and trauma. Check out this second interview with Dan. Support this pod...
Oct 29, 2015•35 min
Danny Brom is the Founding Director of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma ( http://www.traumaweb.org/) of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem. Dr. Brom is a certified clinical psychologist and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare ( http://www.sw.huji.ac.il/en/taxonomy/term/247)of Hebrew University. The trauma center creates new responses to unmet needs of traumatized populations. The Center includes a clinical and training center, and ...
Oct 26, 2015•32 min
Gretchen Schmelzer, PhD is a licensed psychologist, trained as a Harvard Medical School Fellow. She is a trauma survivor, who has worked for twenty-five years with the complex issues of trauma, integration and behavior change across every level of system from individuals, to groups, to large systems and countries, including her role as the expert consultant Frontline for their documentary on Alaskan survivors of priest sexual abuse (aired April 19, 2011). She leads programs using leadership deve...
Oct 22, 2015•35 min
Miriam Taylor is a UKCP ( http://www.ukcp.org.uk/) registered Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer who has been in private practice since 1995. Her background was in adult education before training as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Working as clinical lead of a young peoples’ service pointed her towards specialising in trauma, and for several years she worked in a specialist trauma service. Miriam’s particular interest is in the relational integration of trauma and the role of the ...
Oct 19, 2015•41 min
Tara S. Dickherber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice in St. Charles, Missouri. She works exclusively with individuals who have survived trauma; from sexual violence to veterans with PTSD. Tara blends clinical hypnotherapy, memory reconsolidation and humor to help her clients overcome the sometimes haunting effects of trauma. It is Tara's passion and goal to heal her clients and aid other practitioners in also finding...
Oct 15, 2015•34 min
Mark Gerow is the Director of the Mind Body Spirit Program ( http://www.mountainside.com/holistic-drug-rehab-center) at Mountainside Treatment Center (drug/alcohol rehab) in Canaan, CT. Mark spent 12 years in the Armed Forces, a decade as an actor then transitioned to the teachings of yoga. He is the founder of Lunarhythms Yoga ( http://www.markgerow.net/Home_Page.php) with 22 years teaching experience in all aspects of this science to now include trauma-sensitive therapies. Support this podcast...
Oct 12, 2015•33 min
Andrew Hahn Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Guided Self Healing ( http://www.guidedselfhealing.org/) (GSH), an energy psychospiritual mindbody framework for healing our deepest trauma. Andy teaches workshops nationally on the Enneagram ( http://www.guidedselfhealing.org/The%20Enneagram.html)and the Essence Process (which he developed). He received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann University. Andy has been a faculty...
Oct 08, 2015•54 min
Barbara Neiman is an Integrative Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher 200RYT, a Coach and National Seminar Presenter. She is the author of Mindfulness and Yoga Skills for Children and Adolescents: 115 Activities for Trauma, Self Regulation, Special Needs and Anxiety ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1559570121/ref =as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1559570121&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=ZAMSHOIWPLINLFS4). She teaches courses ...
Oct 05, 2015•30 min
Rebecca Bloom is a Board Certified Art Therapist, Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a level 2 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy ( https://www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/home/index.html) practitioner. Over the last fifteen years, she has provided counseling, training, and consulting services in Art Therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression and multicultural competency. She is the author of Square the Circle: Art Therapy Workbook ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626466637/ref =as_...
Oct 01, 2015•34 min
Laura Reagan, MSW, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, blogger, consultant, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (http://thedaringway.com/certification-process-registration-for-professionals/) practicing in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Laura started her career working with survivors of trauma in a sexual assault crisis center, first as a volunteer in 2002 and later as a full time employee. She and her family relocated to Maryland in 2006, and she began working with survivors of ...
Sep 28, 2015•33 min
A J Popky is an EMDRIA approved consultant who was instrumental in the formation of the EMDR Institute ( https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/) over 25 years ago and is a Certified Consultant in EMDR, EMDRIA ( http://www.emdria.org/) , & EMDR HAP ( http://www.emdrhap.org/) , also Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis ( http://erickson-foundation.org/)and an Accelerated Master Practitioner/Modeler of NLP ( http://www.neurolinguisticprogramming.com/) . He developed the DeTUR protocol (Desensitization...
Sep 24, 2015•27 min
My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is raising the awareness of trauma and helping trauma therapists thrive. I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by: Sharing trauma information and materials The Trauma Therapist Podcast Trauma Therapist elite For the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, tra...
Sep 18, 2015•21 min
Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Certified Sexological Bodyworker ( http://sexologicalbodyworkers.org/what-is/ ) and near-certified Somatic Experiencing ( http://somaticexperiencing.com/ ) practitioner. A lifelong yoga student and teacher, she leads workshops throughout Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Portugal and the US on the intersection of women's sexuality and spirituality. After living in Brazil for eight years, she now resides in San Diego, CA, where she has a thriving private practice, specializing...
Sep 14, 2015•35 min
Sandra is often referred to as the 'pioneer' in the field of pathological love relationships (relationships with partners who have narcissism or psychopathy) and for identifying cognitive dissonance as an aftermath form of existential trauma. She is the author of 7 books, hundreds of articles on the topic, documentaries, and just completed a research project with Purdue University on the topic. Sandra provides in-depth training for mental health professionals in The Institute's Model of Care App...
Sep 12, 2015•36 min
My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is raising the awareness of trauma and helping trauma therapists thrive. I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by: Sharing trauma information and materials The Trauma Therapist Podcast Trauma Therapist elite For the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, tra...
Sep 07, 2015•20 min
My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is helping trauma therapists thrive. I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by: Sharing trauma information and materials Building community The Trauma Therapist Podcast Coaching ( http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/trauma-therapy-coaching--consultation ) therapists to (re)discover their own...
Sep 03, 2015•21 min
Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and the director of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit at the University of Western Ontario. She established the Traumatic Stress Service ( http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Patients_Families_Visitors/MHCP_Adult/Services/Traumatic_Stress.htm ) and the Traumatic Stress Service Workplace Program, both services that specialize in the treatment and research of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related comorbid disorders. Ruth currently ...
Aug 31, 2015•39 min
My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is helping trauma therapists thrive. I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by: Sharing trauma information and materials Building community The Trauma Therapist Podcast Coaching ( http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/trauma-therapy-coaching--consultation ) therapists to (re)discover their own...
Aug 21, 2015•26 min
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist interested in exploring the intersection between neuroscience, immunology, and the deepest inner workings of the human heart. Her most recent book, Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal ( http://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Disrupted-Biography-Becomes-Biology/dp/1476748357) , examines the lifelong consequences—both emotional and physical—of adverse childhood experiences, and offers readers suff...
Aug 17, 2015•37 min
