The Trauma Therapist | Podcast With Guy Macpherson, Phd | Inspiring Interviews With Thought-leaders In The Field Of Trauma.

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'

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 Orga

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

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 inspirati

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 w

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: Con

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 Epis

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

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

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

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/57397

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

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

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/57