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

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 saj@innatepath.org  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-thou

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-contentThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://w

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 Bridg

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/excl

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 T

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-

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 telev

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

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 P

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

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 g

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 proces

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 fi

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 ho

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

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

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-contentThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.co

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 w

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

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, S