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

Ryan Van Wyk is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in St. Louis Park and St. Paul, Minnesota.  He is the founder of  MN Trauma Project (http://www.mntraumaproject.com/), an organization that aims to increase accessibility to trauma informed care in the state of MN and that is moving towards non-profit status.Ryan is a Captain and behavioral health officer in the MN Army National Guard. He currently works full time for the Melrose Center (http://www.parknicollet.com/SpecialtyCenters/Melrose-Center), an eating disorders treatment center, where he is one of the lead therapists in a co-occurring disorders program treating eating disorders and substance use disorders.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/advert

Dan Griffin is back on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. You’ll recall that Dan was with us for the first time on episode 82 (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/podcast/dan-griffin-ma/). I invited Dan back for one reason--because he’s a vital and inspiring voice in the area of treating trauma in men.In this second interview I asked Dan to get into more detail about the work he does, his teachings, and why the focus on men and trauma.Check out this second interview with Dan.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

Danny Brom is the Founding Director of the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma (http://www.traumaweb.org/) of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem.Dr. Brom is a certified clinical psychologist and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare (http://www.sw.huji.ac.il/en/taxonomy/term/247)of Hebrew University. The trauma center creates new responses to unmet needs of traumatized populations. The Center includes a clinical and training center, and projects for young children, the Ethiopian Jews in Israel, released soldiers and children with problems of emotion regulation.Among Danny Brom’S publications are the books Treating Traumatized Children: Risk, Resilience and Revery (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415471508/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0415471508&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=X3PYTHCFWE32MUMN) (Brom, Pat-Horenczyk & Ford, eds., 2009) and Helping Children Cope with Trauma: I

Gretchen Schmelzer, PhD is a licensed psychologist, trained as a Harvard Medical School Fellow. She is a trauma survivor, who has worked for twenty-five years with the complex issues of trauma, integration and behavior change across every level of system from individuals, to groups, to large systems and countries, including her role as the expert consultant Frontline for their documentary on Alaskan survivors of priest sexual abuse (aired April 19, 2011).She leads programs using leadership development and trauma-informed emotional intelligence to help communities worldwide engage in the difficult public health issues confronting them such as AIDS and Domestic Violence. She is working on a book on long-term trauma and you can read more from Gretchen at her website, Emotional Geographic.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 Netwo

Miriam Taylor is a UKCP (http://www.ukcp.org.uk/) registered Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer who has been in private practice since 1995. Her background was in adult education before training as a counsellor and psychotherapist.Working as clinical lead of a young peoples’ service  pointed her towards specialising in trauma, and for several years she worked in a specialist trauma service.Miriam’s particular interest is in the relational integration of trauma and the role of the body. She teaches in the UK and internationally, is an Academic Consultant and examiner for Metanoia Institute, (http://www.metanoia.ac.uk/) London, and is an associate of Relational Change (http://www.relationalchange.org/). Publications include  ‘Trauma Therapy and Clinical Practice: Neuroscience, Gestalt and the Body’ published by the Open University Press in 2014.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-

Tara S. Dickherber is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice in St. Charles, Missouri.  She works exclusively with individuals who have survived trauma; from sexual violence to veterans with PTSD.Tara blends clinical hypnotherapy, memory reconsolidation and humor to help her clients overcome the sometimes haunting effects of trauma. It is Tara's passion and goal to heal her clients and aid other practitioners in also finding their style as trauma therapists.With this in mind, Tara is publishing her first book titled Laughter: The Best Medicine: How Humor can Help Your Clients and Alleviate Burnout. Tara also guest presents at various workshops with Courtney Armstrong (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/podcast/courtney-armstrong/), LPC focusing on the effective treatment of trauma. (Episode 107 on The Trauma Therapist Podcast) (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/podcast/courtney-armstrong/)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle

Mark Gerow is the Director of the Mind Body Spirit Program (http://www.mountainside.com/holistic-drug-rehab-center) at Mountainside Treatment Center (drug/alcohol rehab) in Canaan, CT.  Mark spent 12 years in the Armed Forces, a decade as an actor then transitioned to the teachings of yoga.  He is the founder of Lunarhythms Yoga (http://www.markgerow.net/Home_Page.php) with 22 years teaching experience in all aspects of this science to now include trauma-sensitive therapies.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

Andrew Hahn Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Guided Self Healing (http://www.guidedselfhealing.org/) (GSH), an energy psychospiritual mindbody framework for healing our deepest trauma.  Andy teaches workshops nationally on the Enneagram (http://www.guidedselfhealing.org/The%20Enneagram.html)and the Essence Process (which he developed). He received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann University. Andy has been a faculty member in the graduate counseling programs at Lesley College and Northeastern 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

Barbara Neiman is an Integrative Occupational Therapist, Yoga Teacher 200RYT, a Coach and National Seminar Presenter. She is the author of Mindfulness and Yoga Skills for Children and Adolescents: 115 Activities for Trauma, Self Regulation, Special Needs and Anxiety (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1559570121/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1559570121&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=ZAMSHOIWPLINLFS4). She teaches courses on Yoga and Mindfulness for Trauma and Self-Regulation to health care providers around the country. As a mind body practitioner of Body Mind Centering (http://www.bodymindcentering.com/about) since 1989, Barbara has taught healing, movement, and meditation classes to hundreds. Her website is barbaraneiman.com (http://barbaraneiman.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

Rebecca Bloom is a Board Certified Art Therapist, Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a level 2 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (https://www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/home/index.html) practitioner.Over the last fifteen years, she has provided counseling, training, and consulting services in Art Therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression and multicultural competency. She is the author of Square the Circle: Art Therapy Workbook (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626466637/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1626466637&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=D7W6BDFITHUJK4HR) and the soon to be published Attachment and Attunement: Art Therapy coloring book.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, co

Laura Reagan, MSW, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, blogger, consultant, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (http://thedaringway.com/certification-process-registration-for-professionals/) practicing in the Baltimore, Maryland area.Laura started her career working with survivors of trauma in a sexual assault crisis center, first as a volunteer in 2002 and later as a full time employee. She and her family relocated to Maryland in 2006, and she began working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence there prior to grad school. During her first year internship at the University of Maryland School of Social Work she had the opportunity to work with immigrants and refugees who were survivors of torture and war trauma. She continued working with survivors of sexual and physical violence, including child abuse, during her clinical internship and after graduation. She is now in private practice focusing on clients who are survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, and she is fascinated

A J Popky is an EMDRIA approved consultant who was instrumental in the formation of the EMDR Institute (https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/) over 25 years ago and is a Certified Consultant in EMDR, EMDRIA (http://www.emdria.org/), & EMDR HAP (http://www.emdrhap.org/), also Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis (http://erickson-foundation.org/)and an Accelerated Master Practitioner/Modeler of NLP (http://www.neurolinguisticprogramming.com/).He developed the DeTUR protocol (Desensitization Triggers & Urge Reprocessing) for substance abuse and dysfunctional behaviors, and trains and presents seminars internationally. He also trains and consults Department of Defense (DoD) therapists at Military bases worldwide on PTSD, Trauma and addictions and is also involved working with our Wounded Warriors where 10 hours of EMDR psychotherapy is combined with Equine Assisted psychotherapy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-though

My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is raising the awareness of trauma and helping trauma therapists thrive.I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by:Sharing trauma information and materialsThe Trauma Therapist PodcastTrauma Therapist eliteFor the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.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

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Certified Sexological Bodyworker (http://sexologicalbodyworkers.org/what-is/) and near-certified Somatic Experiencing (http://somaticexperiencing.com/) practitioner. A lifelong yoga student and teacher, she leads workshops throughout Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Portugal and the US on the intersection of women's sexuality and spirituality. After living in Brazil for eight years, she now resides in San Diego, CA, where she has a thriving private practice, specializing in birth injury, birth trauma, and sexual healing.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

Sandra is often referred to as the 'pioneer' in the field of pathological love relationships (relationships with partners who have narcissism or psychopathy) and for identifying cognitive dissonance as an aftermath form of existential trauma.She is the author of 7 books, hundreds of articles on the topic, documentaries, and just completed a research project with Purdue University on the topic.Sandra provides in-depth training for mental health professionals in The Institute's Model of Care Approach for Treating the Aftermath of Pathological Love Relationships.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

My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is raising the awareness of trauma and helping trauma therapists thrive.I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by:Sharing trauma information and materialsThe Trauma Therapist PodcastTrauma Therapist eliteFor the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.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

My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is helping trauma therapists thrive.I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by:Sharing trauma information and materialsBuilding communityThe Trauma Therapist PodcastCoaching (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/trauma-therapy-coaching--consultation) therapists to (re)discover their own why for this workFor the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.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, con

Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and the director of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit at the University of Western Ontario.She established the Traumatic Stress Service (http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Patients_Families_Visitors/MHCP_Adult/Services/Traumatic_Stress.htm) and the Traumatic Stress Service Workplace Program, both services that specialize in the treatment and research of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related comorbid disorders.Ruth currently holds the Harris-Woodman Chair in Mind-Body Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario (http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/).Her research interests focus on studying the neurobiology of PTSD and treatment outcome research examining various pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods.She has authored more than 100 published papers and chapters in the field of traumatic stress and is currently funded by several federal funding agencies. She regularly lectures on the topic of PT

My name is Guy Macpherson. I am a husband, father, brother, and a psychologist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and early psychosis. My passion is helping trauma therapists thrive.I do this by helping trauma clinicians engage more effectively and deeply with their clients by:Sharing trauma information and materialsBuilding communityThe Trauma Therapist PodcastCoaching (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/trauma-therapy-coaching--consultation) therapists to (re)discover their own why for this workFor the last six years I have dedicated myself to the study of trauma psychology, trauma therapy, post-traumatic growth, and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis, specifically the signs of early psychosis.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, con

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist interested in exploring the intersection between neuroscience, immunology, and the deepest inner workings of the human heart.Her most recent book, Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal (http://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Disrupted-Biography-Becomes-Biology/dp/1476748357), examines the lifelong consequences—both emotional and physical—of adverse childhood experiences, and offers readers suffering from chronic conditions a window to healing.Donna’s other works include The Autoimmune Epidemic (http://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-Epidemic-Donna-Jackson-Nakazawa/dp/0743277767) (Touchstone, Simon & Schuster, 2008, 2009), which investigates the causes of a growing environmental health crisis, and The Last Best Cure (http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Best-Cure-Healing/dp/159463128X) (Hudson Street Press / Penguin, 2013), which chronicles a year-long journey to test a variety of mind-body therapies in order to unlock