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 hu...
Jul 29, 2019•34 min
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 approac...
Jul 25, 2019•39 min
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 Est...
Jul 22, 2019•40 min
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 w...
Jul 18, 2019•41 min
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 t...
Jul 15, 2019•22 min
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 ...
Jul 11, 2019•43 min
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...
Jul 08, 2019•32 min
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, dail...
Jul 04, 2019•33 min
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 t...
Jul 01, 2019•44 min
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 approache...
Jun 27, 2019•34 min
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. R...
Jun 24, 2019•34 min
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 Psychothe...
Jun 20, 2019•37 min
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, eq...
Jun 17, 2019•36 min
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 saf...
Jun 13, 2019•40 min
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 E...
Jun 10, 2019•39 min
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...
Jun 06, 2019•40 min
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 ...
Jun 03, 2019•35 min
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 aut...
May 27, 2019•48 min
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 brai...
May 23, 2019•34 min
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...
May 20, 2019•37 min
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 as...
May 15, 2019•14 min
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 clinician...
May 13, 2019•36 min
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-macphers...
May 05, 2019•29 min
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 indivi...
May 02, 2019•30 min
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 Mi...
Apr 29, 2019•31 min
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 ...
Apr 24, 2019•10 min
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 effec...
Apr 22, 2019•38 min
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 chan...
Apr 15, 2019•42 min
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, an...
Apr 12, 2019•32 min
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 ...
Apr 08, 2019•38 min
