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

Kathy Steele has been offering consultation and training for the past 30 years in the areas of complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment.She is sought as a consultant and supervisor, and as an international lecturer and trainer.Kathy is a Past President and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and has served on the Board of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), as well as served on the International Task Force that developed treatment guidelines for Dissociative Disorders.Currently Kathy is on a Joint Task Force that is developing treatment guidelines for Complex PTSD.Kathy has authored and co-authored numerous book chapters, journal articles, and two award winning books on trauma and dissociation with Dutch colleagues: The Haunted Self: Structural Dissociation of the Personality and Treatment of Chronic Traumatization [Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology], and Coping with Trauma-related Dissociation: Skills Training for Pat

Don is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service, having served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division as a Platoon Sergeant.In 2010 Don co-founded Soldiers And Families Embraced (http://soldiersandfamiliesembraced.org/) whose mission is to to ease the readjustment and reintegration of all veterans, along with their families, as they return from war.In addition, Don is a PTSD survivor, and he brings that experience as well as the insights he’s gained, to his clients struggling with PTSD and other forms of trauma.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

Becky Thompson is an award-winning writer, professor, yoga instructor, and activist. She has spent the last twenty years travelling across the world researching, teaching, and writing on issues of social and racial inequality. Becky has published eight books including the forthcoming Survivors on the Mat: Yoga Stories for those Healing from Trauma (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583948260/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1583948260&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=VU47OY65TK6J5WUZ).Becky's work has also been featured in multiple journals such as Harvard Review, Feminist Studies, and Gender & Society.Becky is a senior level yoga teacher and teaches yoga at conferences, workshops, in college classes, and community centers internationally and nationally. She sees her yoga practice as the foundation upon which her writing, teaching, poetry, and activism can flourish.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-pod

The Trauma Therapist Live! podcasts are shorter segments in which I reflect on the themes and topics coming up on the podcast and discuss the nuts and bolts of how these themes pertain to the trauma therapist, what we can learn from them, and how we can apply them in the work we do.In this episode I spend some time elaborating on a post and PDF I put together on Ten Things for trauma therapists to do and remember when in session with a client. Check it out!BioMy 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 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 mo

Dr. Ellen Lacter, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Registered Play Therapist, a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as past President of the California Association for Play Therapy (http://www.calplaytherapy.org/). Dr. Lacter has 30 years of clinical experience and specializes in the treatment of abused children, adolescents, and adults abused as children. She is currently Academic Coordinator of the Play Therapy Certificate Program at the University of California (http://extension.ucsd.edu/programs/index.cfm?vAction=certDetail&vCertificateID=107&vStudyAreaID=12), San Diego-Extension, where she is also a continuing education instructor, training psychotherapists in play and art therapy techniques and the treatment of trauma.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

Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. is the originator and developer of Somatic Experiencing (http://www.traumahealing.com/somatic-experiencing/)® and the Director of The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.Peter holds doctorate degrees in Medical Biophysics and in Psychology and during his thirty five-year study of stress and trauma, has contributed to a variety of scientific and popular publications.Among his many accomplishments…Peter has been stress consultant for NASA in the development of the first Space Shuttle; he's been a member of the Institute of World Affairs Task Force with Psychologists for Social Responsibility (http://www.psysr.org/) and has also served on the APA initiative for response to large scale disaster and Ethno-political warfare.He is on the ‘distinguished faculty’ of Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and is a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Addiction and Trauma Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona.Peter is the author of the best selling book Waking the Tiger - Healing Trauma (http://www.amazon.c

Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. is the originator and developer of Somatic Experiencing (http://www.traumahealing.com/somatic-experiencing/)® and the Director of The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.Peter holds doctorate degrees in Medical Biophysics and in Psychology and during his thirty five-year study of stress and trauma, has contributed to a variety of scientific and popular publications.Among his many accomplishments…Peter has been stress consultant for NASA in the development of the first Space Shuttle; he's been a member of the Institute of World Affairs Task Force with Psychologists for Social Responsibility (http://www.psysr.org/) and has also served on the APA initiative for response to large scale disaster and Ethno-political warfare.He is on the ‘distinguished faculty’ of Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and is a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Addiction and Trauma Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona.Peter is the author of the best selling book Waking the Tiger - Healing Trauma (http://www.amazon.c

Staci K. Haines is the developer of generative somatics and the Somatics and Trauma courses. Her work emerges from the Somatics tradition of Richard Strozzi Heckler (http://www.strozziinstitute.com/) integrating Polarity Therapy (http://www.polaritytherapy.org/), Gestalt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt_psychology), Vipassana meditation (https://www.dhamma.org/) and Aikido.She is a senior teacher in the field of Somatics and leads courses in Somatics and Leadership, Somatics and Trauma, and Somatics and Social Justice.In addition she is the founder of generationFIVE (http://www.generationfive.org/), a social justice organization whose mission is to end the sexual abuse of children, and the author of Healing Sex: A Mind Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HTJP43S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HTJP43S&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=CZCADFAPHZWIQSZL).Support this podcast at — https://redcirc

Dr. Larry Decker has been has been a student of universal Sufism for over 40 years and has been treating combat veterans for over 30 years first in the VA and now in private practice as a contract/provider.He has published numerous articles in several technical/scholarly journals on the treatment of combat PTSD.Dr. Decker’s book, The Alchemy of Combat (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941810063/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1941810063&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=5CHCN572OWI7RRLW), published by Omega Publications has just been released. In this book Larry presents the process of transforming a traumatic disorder into emotional and psychological growth.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,

Dr. George Rhoades is a clinical psychologist based in Hawaii and the founder and director of Ola Hou Clinic (http://www.olahouclinic.com/), as well as the Chair of the Education and Training Committee and the Continuing Education Committee for the APA's Division 56, Trauma Psychology (http://www.apatraumadivision.org/).In addition, Dr. Rhoades is the Executive Director for Roads To Hope (http://www.roadstohope.org/), a non-profit humanitarian organization devoted to helping those traumatized around the world by addressing the spiritual, emotional and physical aftereffects of trauma.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

Lisa Danylchuk is a LMFT who discovered her passion for healing work while volunteering in housing projects in Watts, CA, and she’s been working in the field of resilience, wellness and mental health ever since.She went on to study trauma and resilience at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where she completed a  master's degree and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS).She has presented at conferences at Harvard University, the American Counseling Association, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).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

Mrs Parks is the creator of Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) (http://www.pennyparks.eu/). She is a pioneer and expert in the field of childhood abuse (recognition, treatment and training) - having developed the first inner child method of therapy in the UK. She began teaching this complete ‘stand alone’ therapy model in 1988. It was originally created from her successful self-help efforts in resolving her own personal childhood abuse experiences and has evolved into a structured, rapid, thorough and gentle therapeutic model.Mrs. Parks is an American who has lived in the UK since 1982. Her work with survivors in England evolved into two books - Rescuing the ‘Inner Child’ (1990, Souvenir Press) (http://www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Inner-Child-Sexually-Children/dp/0285650890/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414343669&sr=1-1&keywords=penny+parks) - a self-help publication and The Counsellor’s Guide to Parks Inner Child therapy (1994, Souvenir Press) (http://www.amazon.com/Counsellors-Guide-Therapy-Horiz

Steven Gold, Ph.D. is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Center for Psychological Studies in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.He founded and serves as Director of the Trauma Resolution Integration Program (TRIP)  (http://www.nova.edu/healthcare/psychology/trip.html)at NSU's Psychology Services Center which treats individuals age 18 and above who have been exposed to a traumatic situation and are currently experiencing problems in functioning as a result.In addition, Dr. Gold is co-editor, along with Jan Faust, Ph.D., of the Journal of Trauma Practice (http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wztp20/current#.VEfNiZPF_q0). 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. Courtois specializes in the treatment of trauma, particularly for adults experiencing the effects of childhood incest and other forms of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.Dr. Courtois has worked with these issues for 30 years and has developed treatment approaches for complex posttraumatic and dissociative conditions for which she has received international recognition.She offers integrative and evidence-based relational treatments for clients and consultation for loved ones that involve respect, information, and hope to counter the effects of trauma and abuse.  Her most recent books are I (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OF2ADL0)t's Not You, It's What Happened to You: Complex Trauma and Treatment  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OF2ADL0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00OF2ADL0&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=C75D4LOTYRUEGNRP)Christine A. Courtois, and Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy for Trauma (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14

The Trauma Therapist Podcast is about highlighting the journeys of master trauma therapists, as well as individuals who are doing amazing things in the trauma field. Enter my next guest: Kevin Davis of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.Several months ago, prior to launching my own podcast, The Trauma Therapist Podcast, I came across the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Kevin Davis and Brian Sellers, co-hosts, both have suffered from anxiety and/or PTSD. When I discovered their podcast I was so inspired by the fact that here were two guys talking about the fact that they have anxiety, sharing their stories with the world and in the process, helping a lot of people who otherwise wouldn’t get any help.Now he has a top-ranked podcast and is helping thousands of people all over the world ease the symptoms of their anxiety!Five years ago Kevin was involved in a serious car accident in which the airbags did not deploy. As a result, Kevin suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder causing him to leave his job and begin working f

Rick is the Executive Director of 1in6 Canada (http://www.1in6.ca/): the National Knowledge Centre on male Sexual trauma and Recovery.Rick's past work experience has been as a social worker, educator and program manager. He conducts training on issues of male sexual victimization across Canada and the USA as well as  facilitates a men’s trauma treatment program for men through The Men’s Project in Ottawa. (http://themensproject.ca/)Rick co-authored the Men & Healing: Theory, Research and Practice with Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/inquiries/cornwall/en/report/research_papers/Party_RP/4_Men_and_Healing-Dec_24_2008.pdf) (2009), was the author for Health Canada in their investigation concerning the correlation between men's experience of HIV and sexual violence, and has since been published in Healing World Trauma (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849059233/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1849059233&linkCode=as2&a

For the past 10 years Christine Forner (BA, BSW, MSW, Registered Social Worker) has specialized in working in the field of Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and  Traumatic Dissociation.Christine has taught both locally and internationally and has been the lead presenter for the Trauma and Dissociation 101 course offered at the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation’s (ISSTD) annual conference for the last two years.In 2011 Christine was the recipient of the ISSTD President’s Award for her dedication to the development of the student and emerging professional committee, as well as to the society. And in 2012 Christine received a fellowship for outstanding service both to the field of dissociation and to the ISSTD.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 t

Mark Lagon is adjunct senior fellow for human rights at the Council on Foreign Relations and also serves as the chair of the international relations and security concentration in the Georgetown University master of science in foreign service program.Dr. Lagon was previously Executive Director and CEO of the leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit, Polaris Project, which operates the U.S. Government's national anti-trafficking hotline.Prior to that Dr. Lagon was U.S. ambassador-at-large, directing the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the U.S. Department of State, from 2007 to 2009 where he chaired by statute the Senior Policy Operating Group coordinating all U.S. agencies efforts to combat human trafficking domestically and internationally.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 intereste

Douglas W. Walker, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director of Mercy Family Center (http://www.mercy.net/neworleansla) in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He is a Clinical Psychologist and Principal Investigator of Project Fleur-de-lis (http://www.project-fleur-de-lis.org/ourstaff.html), a school-based mental health system for 60 New Orleans area schools, a member site of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN.org).  In addition Dr. Walker is a consultant to the Association for International Schools in Africa  (http://www.aisa.or.ke/)and the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (http://www.nctsn.org/) at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has most recently provided training and consultation for Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health in immediate and long-term mental health crisis response. Throughout 2013, Dr. Walker provided training and consultation to school-based mental health professionals in New York City and Long Island who served students and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In additio

Fran S. Waters is a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist in private practice in Marquette, MI. She provides services to individuals, couples, and families with a variety of challenges.Ms. Waters is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of childhood trauma, abuse, and dissociation. As an invited presenter, she has conducted extensive training programs on a variety of related topics both nationally and internationally ranging from a day to 5 days in Europe, Africa, South America, and North America.Ms Waters has served as President of The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation  (http://www.isst-d.org/)(ISSTD) from 2004-2005, and was the Board of Director of ISSTD from 1998-2001.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