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

Dr. Christina Hibbert is the author of the IPPY Award-winning memoir, This Is How We Grow (http://www.amazon.com/This-How-Grow-Psychologists-Discovering-ebook/dp/B00GM6PAYM/ref=la_B00GNODXLK_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386101683&sr=1-1), of Who Am I Without You (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626251428/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1626251428&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=W37SEK7UAAID3HN3), and her newest book, 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393711226/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393711226&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=XLNX7X3RZE4PHYKI) will be officially released on April 25, 2016.Dr. Hibbert is a clinical psychologist specializing in women’s mental health, grief/loss/trauma, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum, self-esteem/self-worth, and personal growth, and is host of the weekly radio show,

Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. He co-authored, with Michael Nichols, Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, the most widely used family therapy text in the U.S.  Dr. Schwartz was Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute for Juvenile Research and later at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.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://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Crystal Arber MSW is a registered social worker with the British Columbia College of Social Work. (http://www.bccollegeofsocialworkers.ca/) Her area of expertise is the treatment of complex trauma using EMDR.Working on the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, Canada’s poorest postal code, Crystal has pioneered the use of EMDR with Concurrent Disordered clients, a population previously thought to be too unstable to benefit.Crystal has empowered these clients to manage their most severe PTSD symptoms through a psychoeducational and skills-based group called Making Sense of Trauma. The group has graduated over 100 members, and its success has led to Crystal becoming a lead educator in Trauma Informed Practice in both the public and private sectors. Crystal also has a private practice specializing in trauma and family therapy, and can be followed on her blog www.worthit2bme.com (http://www.worthit2bme.com).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-in

Robin Shapiro, LICSW, loves her work which includes writing, presenting on the topics of ego states, EMDR, suicide prevention; doing clinical consultation; and thirty-five years of psychotherapy practice, especially around issues of trauma, anxiety, and attachment.Robin edited and contributed to EMDR Solutions: Pathways to Healing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039370467X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=039370467X&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=YZI5IVKLBTXXYFI3) (Norton, 2005) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039370467X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=039370467X&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=YZI5IVKLBTXXYFI3), EMDR Solutions II: Depression, Eating Disorders, Performance & More (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393705889/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393705889&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&a

Ed and Deb Shapiro have been teaching mindfulness and meditation together for over 30 years. They are the authors of 17 books on meditation and personal growth; their latest is award-winning BE THE CHANGE (http://www.edanddebshapiro.com/): How Meditation Can Transform You and The World. Deb is the award-winning author of Your Body Speaks Your Mind.Ed & Deb have led meditation retreats and personal development programs worldwide for over 25 years, are corporate consultants and coaches, and are featured columnists on HuffingtonPost.com (http://huffingtonpost.com/), Awaken.com (http://awaken.com/), and Oprah.com (http://oprah.com/). Their radio show: Going Out Of Your Mind (http://www.vividlife.me/), is on VividLife.com (http://vividlife.com/).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

Dr. Steve played CBGB and Max’s Kansas City in the late 70s; drank, played in a toy rock band and then got sober in the 80s; became an international educator and rocker again in the 90s; and a sought after clinician and meditation teacher in the 2000s.Dr. Steve has attempted to cure Marc Maron on WTF, and has become an EMDR Certified therapist, Approved Consultant and provider of EMDR Basic Training with Jamie Marich's Institute for Creative Mindfulness (http://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/).With Buddhist teacher Noah Levine he helped set up the premiere Buddhist addictions rehab center, Refuge Recovery Centers (http://www.refugerecovery.org/) and is currently putting finishing touches on his book and workshop series Clinical Dharma, giving regular talks at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society (http://www.againstthestream.org/)and with his own DharmaSpring, beginning production of two podcasts, seeing patients, and supervising and guiding young clinicians. At all other times, he is wrang

Melissa is the creator of TheGrassGetsGreener.com, (http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/) a site that helps adult survivors of childhood trauma, particularly childhood bullying, overcome the lasting effects of their trauma to become the person they desire to be.Melissa is also the host of The Grass Gets Greener (http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/category/podcast/) podcast where she interviews survivors of childhood traumas who have gone on to not only survive, but thrive, in an effort to inspire and provide hope for those who are still struggling.Melissa is herself a survivor of childhood bullying and child abuse. She uses her past experiences along with a background in psychology to guide her in the work she does today. Melissa's mission is to help those who feel stuck in life as a result of their past trauma get unstuck and live an amazing life.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/exclusi

Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, LPC, NCC, CMHS is a counselor and trauma specialist and is currently the Clinical Recovery Leader of the Newtown Recovery & Resiliency Team created in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She has a private practice, The Mindful Counselor where she provides comprehensive treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and  traumatic grief as well as soulful self-care coaching to counselors.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://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek, M.A., L.I.S.W., is a nationally recognized innovator in the field of guided imagery and intuition, and the author of Staying Well With Guided Imagery (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446671347/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0446671347&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=UASXIKXPUV62F676) (Warner Books), Your Sixth Sense (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061723789/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061723789&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=G4XKB657KRS4VBCQ) (Harper San Francisco) and Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553383744/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0553383744&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=N6Z25GTKEBCUMLQQ)(Random House). Her highly acclaimed Health Journeys guided imagery series is used in over

Today on the podcast I talk about something I really haven’t talked about previously: My membership site specifically dedicated to new trauma therapists, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. (https://westcoasttraumaproject.leadpages.co/trauma-therapist-elite-leadpage/)In this episode, I take a little step back and provide a bit of background into what inspired me to start The Trauma Therapist Project, and then the podcast, and then share how interviewing these amazing thought leaders and therapists inspired me to create Trauma Therapist | 2.0.After that, I go into detail about the three components of Trauma Therapist | 2.0 and explain how, if you’re a new therapist beginning your trauma education journey, this is the place to start, and this is a place where you will receive community, support, education and inspiration.Click here to learn more about (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/)Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/join/).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-t

Theresa Vigarino is a Transformational Life Coach, Relationship Expert, Author and Speaker.  She has recently developed a system to assist women in recovering from traumatic relationships and creating a New Love Story.  Through her own personal traumatic experiences, her studies in neuroscience, emotional healing, spirituality and quantum physics, Theresa guides her clients to freedom from pain and leads them to writing a New Love Story!  Theresa teaches her clients how to apply this information to every area of their lives.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://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Dr. Theresa Larson received her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego California. She is a former Marine Corps Engineer Officer and Combat Veteran. Theresa played professional softball in Italy as well as semi-professional softball in the United States, was an All- American Division I softball player at Villanova University, as well as a former Body-for-Life Champion.In addition to being part of the staff at MobilityWOD (http://www.movement-rx.com/dr-theresa-larson-dpt/www.mobilitywod.com) and an instructor for CrossFit Mobility courses, Dr. Larson’s activities include writing for The Lab (http://www.drtheresalarson.com/mylab/), and working on her forthcoming book WARRIOR (www.drtheresalarson.com (http://www.drtheresalarson.com/)).Theresa has guest coached the special warfare students at CrossFit University of San Diego and has created an adaptive strength class for the wounded warriors from Balboa Naval Hospital, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Team Red White and B

Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, serves as the Director of Training, Supervision and Consultation at the Center for Relational Care in Austin, Texas. (http://relationalcare.org/)Most of Marshall’s clinical practice has focused on attachment trauma and its effect on family relationships. In addition to seeing clients, Marshall conducts supervision and consultation sessions with counseling professionals and leads trainings in both parenting and professional settings; much of his consultation and training focuses on the use of sandtray therapy within a trauma-informed context.As Marshall is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, more writing opportunities are emerging which have become a passionate point of interest for him.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 ad

Karen Neuman Allen is the Director of the Social Work Program at Indiana University – Bloomington. She received her MSW and Ph.D. from Wayne State University.Karen is a licensed clinical social worker as well as a certified trauma therapist and her hospital and private practice involves working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, severe illnesses and traumas such as burns, spinal cord injuries, head injuries, cancer and strokes.Karen has published over twenty peer-reviewed articles and is the co-author of Social Work Practice in Healthcare: Advanced Approaches and Emerging Trends (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1483353206/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1483353206&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=7FX4FBLHZXXX6HX4). Her current areas of research include recovering from trauma, domestic violence, and quality of life and chronic disease.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherso

Robyn D. Walser, Ph.D. is Director of TL Consultation Services (http://www.tlconsultationservices.com/), Associate Director at the National Center for PTSD (http://www.ptsd.va.gov/) and is Associate Clinical Professor at University of California, Berkeley. As a licensed psychologist, she maintains an international training, consulting and therapy practice.Dr. Walser is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/two-takes-depression/201102/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy) (ACT) and has co-authored 3 books on ACT including Learning ACT (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TGFVK0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004TGFVK0&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=2TM6XQ4VNEOZFT67), The Mindful Couple (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572246170/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1572246170&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=YOJMPY64NYBO7Z6Y)

Tim Desmond is a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, the author of Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Healing and Transformation (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393711005/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393711005&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=QN3WZZSH6VDZQGGK), and the co-founder of Morning Sun Mindfulness Center (http://morningsuncommunity.org/). He travels regularly, teaching mindfulness and self-compassion practices to professional and popular audiences, including Yale Medical Center and the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (http://www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org/). He recently launched a 12-week online training called Foundations of Self-Compassion through his website www.timdesmond.net (http://www.timdesmond.net/)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/exclu

In this episode of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast I share just some of the many lessons I’ve over the course of the past year from interviewing my amazing guests.I’ve gained a new appreciation for the work we do as trauma therapists, and have also developed a new understanding of what’s involved in becoming a healthy, fulfilled and fully-informed trauma worker. (Hint: Reading the latest trauma books is one part.) This last bit has been something that’s really inspired the types and variety of individuals I’ve been inviting on to the podcast.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://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Elisabeth is a survivor of family-controlled child sex trafficking and sex abuse.  Her education in social work and her personal experiences as a survivor inform her intimate dialogue about the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of trauma recovery, which she discusses on her blog (http://www.beatingtrauma.com/) at BeatingTrauma.com. Elisabeth writes about breaking the cycle of abuse through conscious parenting, navigating intimate relationships as a survivor, balancing the memory recovery process with daily life, coping with self-doubt, and overcoming the physical symptoms of a traumatic childhood.Elisabeth guides other survivors as they navigate life and parenting with private sessions, workshops and a forum.  She also works with media and organizations through her workshops, writing, and speaking.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

Tonya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC), and Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT).Tonya’s area of concentration has been in the work of addiction and trauma healing.Tonya developed and implemented the Midwest’s first trauma intensive, located in Bloomington, Ill, and which goes by the name, Healing Within – A Trauma Recovery Program. Tonya is owner of her own practice, Tonya L. Bassett Counseling located in Bloomington, Illinois.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://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement

Paula Thomson, PsyD, is Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, certified Sport Psychologist, and works in private practice in California.Paula is Co-Director of the Performance Psychophysiology Laboratory at CSUN, adjunct faculty at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Professor Emeritus at York University’s Departments of Theatre and Graduate Studies (Canada).She was a professional dancer and continues work as choreographer and movement coach in dance, theatre and opera. In 2013, she was named one of the top 20 female professors in California.In collaboration with Dr. S. Victoria Jaque, Dr. Thomson is an active researcher in the field of psychophysiology. Together they are investigating the effects of stress on performing artists, athletes and patients with functional disorders. They have extensive publications in journals and edited books, most notably Encyclopedia of Creativity, Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and