Robyn Mourning, MS, MFTC holds a Masters of Counseling in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and is the founder of Revolution Trauma Recovery Services ( http://revolutiontraumarecovery.com/) , LLC in Westminster, CO. She provides holistic and evidenced-based counseling and therapy services to individuals and families experiencing the effects of relationship trauma. Robyn specializes in intimate partner violence/domestic abuse, sexual violation/abuse, emotional abuse/neglect and traumatic family...
May 15, 2017•31 min
Carl Waggett has 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 afterwards. 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 then you thin...
May 08, 2017•38 min
Aikido and trauma resolution? Part of my own education in my graduate psychology program involved learning Aikido. Psychology and Aikido are a perfect fit. When I learned of this week’s guest, Jeff Dowdy, and the work he was doing within the trauma field, I jumped at the chance to have him on the podcast. Aikido is a non-violent martial art. If you’re not too familiar with it, you can read more about it here ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido) . Over the last twenty years, Jeff Dowdy gratefu...
May 01, 2017•33 min
Lisa Mitchell LMFT, ATR, LPC is the author Creativity as Co-Therapist: The Practitioner’s Guide to the Art of Psychotherapy ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1138852732/ref =as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wescoatrapro-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1138852732&linkId=2c17c7ac58dac4be5d260b4c0b9cd98e) (Routledge 2016). An art therapist, she has specialized in helping teens and adults use art and creative expression to overcome anxiety, depression...
Apr 24, 2017•36 min
Today an in between-isode and a video. Click here to watch the video. ( https://player.vimeo.com/external/213276103.hd.mp4?s=8679e90b8920b701644c9a9a2edd54390c131649&profile_id=174 ) Things are happening around here at The Trauma Therapist Project and The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and I wanted to share a bit of it with you. I hope you enjoy it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-th...
Apr 21, 2017•17 min
Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute ( https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/home/index.html )®, 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 ( http://hakomiinstitute.com/) , a clinician, consultant, international lecturer and trainer, and first a...
Apr 17, 2017•34 min
Today on the podcast we talk about the the youth and adolescents who have run away. Why kids runaway. What parents can do. How kids can get help. And the incredible job that the National Runaway Safeline ( https://www.1800runaway.org/) is doing to help. Maureen Blaha is the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline ( https://www.1800runaway.org/) (NRS), the federally-designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Under her leadership, the visibility of NRS and...
Apr 10, 2017•35 min
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 ( ht...
Apr 03, 2017•38 min
Fleet is the training director at the Engaged Mindfulness Institute ( http://engagedmindfulness.org/) . The Engaged Mindfulness Institute ( http://engagedmindfulness.org/) delivers trainings developed from a rich tradition of spiritually grounded, contemplative and mindfulness-based peace and social change work and the latest developments in neuroscience-based leadership training. The institute specializes in training professionals and volunteers who support at-risk individuals, communities and ...
Mar 27, 2017•43 min
Deirdre Fay, LICSW integrates traditional trauma and attachment therapy with yogic and meditation psychology and practices. Deirdre has been practicing meditation and yoga for over 30 years, has lived in a yoga ashram for over six years in the 80s and 90s, and is a former supervisor at The Trauma Center ( http://www.traumacenter.org/) , and former faculty at Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute ( https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/home/index.html) . Deirdre is certified in Internal Family Sys...
Mar 20, 2017•32 min
A Trauma Therapist | 2.0 ( http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/) case-study: Naixiang Hui Over the course of the last few months I’ve been inviting some of the individuals from my membership community Trauma Therapist | 2.0 on the podcast to share their experiences and their journey, and how they’ve been utilizing the membership and the community of Trauma Therapist | 2.0. The result has been pretty amazing and inspiring. These trauma workers--from all disciplines--have that common den...
Mar 13, 2017•39 min
Christina Minoguchi, MSW, LISW-S graduated from The Ohio State University. She specializes in the clinical treatment of traumatized teens and adults in her private practice located in Columbus, Ohio. Christina has 16 years of experience and ongoing study in providing trauma-informed care as well as teaching other therapists in understanding and treating clients who have experienced trauma. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, MI and DBT. Christina’s passio...
Mar 06, 2017•36 min
Mary is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist in the UK, with a degree in Creative Expressive Therapies and Masters in Art Therapy. She is a feminist, human, artist and activist. Mary currently works with adolescents in schools, who are often referred to as hard to reach young people with challenging behaviour. In reality, Mary works with young people who have often experienced trauma, various or multiple types of abuse and come from (emotionally, economically and socially) deprived backgrounds....
Feb 27, 2017•46 min
Janeen is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida and owner of Puzzle Peace Counseling ( http://puzzlepeacecounseling.com/) , LLC. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Rowan University in New Jersey, (1995) and her Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University (2010). Janeen is trained as an EMDR Trauma Therapist, and writes as a Topic Expert contributor on Autism Spectrum at goodtherapy.org ( http://www.goodtherapy.org/janeen-hersko...
Feb 20, 2017•34 min
A few months ago I was sitting at home, scrolling through Netflix and came across a documentary titled, Not Yet Begun To Fight ( http://www.notyetbeguntofightfilm.com/) . The film was incredible and inspiring. It centered around Colonel Eric Hastings and a foundation he started several years ago called, Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation ( https://warriorsandquietwaters.org/) , whose mission is to, through fly fishing in Montana, create positive change in the lives of post-9/11 combat veterans...
Feb 13, 2017•44 min
Christiane Sanderson BSc., MSc. is a senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Roehampton. With 26 years’ experience working with survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual violence, complex trauma and domestic abuse she has delivered consultancy, continuous professional development and professional training for parents, teachers, social workers, and many more. In her capacity as a sexual violence and child sexual abuse consultant Christiane has contributed to news coverage on BBC TV and B...
Feb 06, 2017•35 min
Jondi Whitis is a NYC-based Trainer and Practitioner and holds certifications from the two largest Energy Psychology associations. A former Lead Trainer for the Newtown Community Trauma Relief Project, Jondi is a Board Member for AAMET International ( https://aametinternational.org/) and continues to create and foster community for Tapping professionals and fans who share her passion for healing in the world. Using a variety of techniques from the field of energy psychology, Jondi calls herself ...
Jan 30, 2017•39 min
Marisa Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Boca Raton, Florida. She specializes in working with women who have experienced trauma and want to transform their lives through healing. Marisa also coaches other therapists who are feeling stuck or getting in their own way, when it comes to running their own successful practices. Marisa takes a holistic approach to her private practice integrating traditional psychotherapy, EMDR, intuition, mindset work and therapeutic yoga. Check out her w...
Jan 23, 2017•34 min
Lisa Ferentz is back on the podcast, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Lisa is the quintessential therapist, in my mind: she’s passionate, compassionate, super insightful, and a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of trauma with over 33 years in the field. In 2009 she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work. You’ll recall that Lisa initially joined me on episode 54 ( http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/lisa-ferentz-lcsw-c-dapa/...
Jan 16, 2017•36 min
Eduardo Duran, PhD is a psychologist and veteran of the US Navy submarine force. He is one of the first people to write and bring attention to soul wounding also known as historical trauma. Ed’s therapeutic work includes a healing philosophy that is deeply ingrained in Indigenous worldviews. He travels to many tribal communities all over the world in order to bring awareness and validate Indigenous clinical and research methods. He has authored 3 books and many papers dealing with soul wounding ...
Jan 09, 2017•39 min
I’m excited and proud to say that this is the first episode that features acupuncture in the treatment of trauma. Anthony Giovanniello, and his organization, Acupuncture Ambassadors ( http://www.acupunctureambassadors.org/who-ambassadors.html) , are both amazing. Anthony holds a Masters Degree in Science and Acupuncture, is Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and specializes in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depressi...
Jan 03, 2017•38 min
We close out the holiday republishing with this gem. Ed Tick pretty much embodies everything I’m attempting to do with this podcast: He exudes a certain genuineness and passion for this works that is infectious and inspiring. I remember finishing the interview with him on fire. I was that excited, and I wanted to translate that into the work I do with my clients as well as The Trauma Therapist Project. I hope you enjoy this one. Again! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-t...
Dec 27, 2016•46 min
We continue this month revisiting some of my favorite interviews. Today we listen to the incredible Lisa Ferentz, LCSW. Lisa is one of those individuals who has the admirable combination of empathy, humor, and compassion together with the skill of a master therapist. (I loved talking with Lisa so much, and respect so much the way she works that I invited her to share her passion on Trauma Therapist | 2.0. You can check out Lisa’s video here. ( http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/teaser/lisa...
Dec 19, 2016•52 min
As I indicated last week, this month we’re going to be revisiting some of the incredible interviews on the podcast. This episode with Peter Bernstein has to be included. Peter lays bare in an open, honest and inspiring way the struggles and joys of one person’s journey from high school dropout to becoming a trauma therapist. This episode provided me with so much inspiration for the work I do. I hope you’ll find it equally as inspiring. Peter M. Bernstein, PhD, FAPA, MFT is founder and director o...
Dec 12, 2016•52 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...
Dec 06, 2016•48 min
Dr. 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...
Nov 28, 2016•38 min
Jenny Watt, M.A., is a Registered Clinical Counselor with specialized training in EMDR Therapy. She has a special interest in working with adults, parents, and couples whose painful childhood experiences are keeping them from enjoying fulfilling lives and is approved to provide services for individuals in the Crime Victims Assistance Program. Prior to her work in private practice, Jenny worked with marginalized children, parents, and families as a family therapist in a non-profit setting. Throug...
Nov 21, 2016•30 min
Dr. Karen Treisman is a London-based highly specialized clinical psychologist. She has worked in the NHS and children’s services for several years and has also worked cross-culturally in both Africa and Asia with groups ranging from former child soldiers to survivors of the Rwandan Genocide. Karen has extensive experience in the areas of trauma, parenting, and attachment, and works clinically using a range of therapeutic approaches with families, systems, and children in or on the edge of care, ...
Nov 14, 2016•33 min
Today I’m excited to have back, Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis. I first interviewed Thema back on episode 52 ( http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/thema-bryant-davis-phd/) of the podcast. Thema is one of those rare individuals who is pretty much capable of doing everything: She’s a psychologist, an artist, and an ordained minister, a dynamic speaker and as you’ll hear from this interview, she’s inspiring and empowering. In this episode, Thema shares her knowledge and expertise on the subjec...
Nov 08, 2016•36 min
I’m excited to announce that Helen Thomas is back on the podcast. I first interviewed Helen back on episode 180 of the podcast ( http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/helen-thomas/) . After that interview, I knew that I’d want to invite Helen back. She has much to share not just about working with individuals within the context of trauma, but of facilitating trauma groups, as well. I asked Helen if she’d share her knowledge and experience of working with trauma groups. This is somethi...
Oct 31, 2016•33 min
