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

TheTrauma 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.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 (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.Insp

Diya Kallivayalil, PhD, is a staff psychologist in the Outpatient Psychiatry Department at the Cambridge Health Alliance and a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She completed a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the VOV Program, specializing in the assessment and treatment of psychological trauma. In addition to her clinical practice, Diya has published in the areas of psychological trauma, feminist therapy, the impact of trauma and migration on mental health in minority and immigrant communities, narrative methods, and cultural and gender socialization and identity in minority communities. Diya is one of the co-authors of the book, The Trauma Recovery Group: A Guide for Practitioners (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609180577/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1609180577&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=A3LZJH2SMSLDUS45), Michaela Mendelsohn PhD.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-p

Gil Reyes, PhD is a clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara, California. At The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (http://www.nctsn.org/) he is involved with the Terrorism and Disaster Center at the University of Missouri and the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress at UCLA, and is a longstanding member of the task force on the Core Curriculum in Childhood Trauma. (http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/parents-caregivers/what-is-cts/12-core-concepts)He was the lead editor of the four-volume Handbook of International Disaster Psychology (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0275983153/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0275983153&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=GIEOFOLGK3VUHJFU) (2006) and The Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470110066/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470110066&linkCode=as2&tag=wescoatrapro-20&linkId=5XAIFR26R26TZB3A) (2008), and his areas of

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC, FAPA is a health psychologist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of Praeclarus Press (http://www.praeclaruspress.com/), a new small press focusing on women's health, and has academic appointments at both the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in both the Divisions of Health and Trauma Psychology. She has served as an Associate Editor of the journal Psychological Trauma (http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=browsePA.volumes&jcode=tra), (http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=browsePA.volumes&jcode=tra) and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation (http://www.clinicallactation.org/).A prolific author, she has written more than 320 journal articles, book chapters and other publications, and

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 materials. Building community. The Trauma Therapist Podcast, and Coaching therapists to (re)discover their own why for this work.For 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.My inspiration comes from working with the courageous individuals determined to learn and find meaning from the trials they have endured.My inspiration comes from personal experience as well: My brother is a Navy SEAL veteran who suffered with PTSD.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspir

Dr. Colin Ross is an internationally renowned clinician, researcher, author and lecturer in the field of dissociation and trauma-related disorders as well as past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (http://www.isst-d.org/) (ISSTD).He is the founder and President of the Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma (http://www.rossinst.com/about_ross_institute.html).Dr. Ross obtained his M.D. from the University of Alberta in 1981 and has been running a hospital-based Trauma Program in Dallas, Texas since 1991.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

Prof. Charles R. Figley, Ph.D., is the Paul Henry Kurzweg, MD Distinguished Chair in Disaster Mental Health and a professor at Tulane University School of Social Work. He is also director of the award-winning Traumatology Institute, (https://sites.google.com/site/charlesfigley/Home/traumatologyinstitute) which was  recognized in 2000 as the best program of its kind by the University of Continuing Education Association. Dr. Figley is Co-Director of the Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy and directs its graduate program, a former Fulbright Fellow and Visiting Distinguished Professor at the Kuwait University.Dr. Figley is also a psychologist, family therapist, psychoneuroimmunologist, and social work educator and researcher. Most recently he was a professor in the College of Social Work at Florida State University and former director of the PhD program in Marriage and Family.  Dr. Figley is founding editor of the Journal of Traumatic Stress (http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/109882595/home) as well

Dr. Eli (Eliezer) Somer is an Israeli Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Haifa (http://sw2.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/), School of Social Work (http://sw2.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/).  He is the former President of both the European Society for Trauma and Dissociation (ESTD (http://www.estd.org/home-2/), 2009-2011) and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD (http://www.isst-d.org/), 2005-2006). Dr. Somer is the founder and a scientific advisor of TDIL – Trauma and Dissociation Israel, and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Jewish Coalition Against Sexual Abuse.Dr. Somer was born in Israel, a son of Holocaust survivors. He graduated high school at the Hebrew Gymnasium in Jerusalem in 1969. He served at the IDF in the War of Attrition as a tank crewman, and in the Yom Kippur War as a tank Commander. Somer served for many years as a reservist combat Mental Health Officer at the Medical Corps of the Israel Defence Forces specialising in combat st

Mary Jo Barrett is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Center for Contextual Change (http://www.centerforcontextualchange.org/), (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trauma-therapist-podcast-inspiring/id899009517?mt=2) Ltd. She holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois Jane Addams School of Social Work and is currently on the faculties of University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, The Chicago Center For Family Health, and the Family Institute of Northwestern University. Previously, Ms. Barrett was the Director of Midwest Family Resource and has been working in the field of family violence since 1974.Ms. Barrett has authored the book, Treating Complex Trauma: A Relational Blueprint for Collaboration and Change (Psychosocial Stress Series (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/041551021X)) and has coauthored two books with Dr. Terry Trepper: Incest: A Multiple Systems Perspective  (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0866567399/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr

Steven Berkowitz, MD is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry where he arrived after 15 years on the faculty at the Yale University Child Study Center (http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/). At Yale he was the Director of Child Community Services and Deputy Director of the National Center for Children Exposed to Violence and the State of Connecticut's Intensive In Home Child and Adolescent Service IICAPS.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. Grand is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a PhD from International University, a writer, lecturer, performance coach and humanitarian famous for the discovery and development of the internationally acclaimed Brainspotting (https://brainspotting.pro/) method which brings about life-changing breakthroughs at "Warp Speed".Dr. Grand is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in the arenas of healing trauma and enhancing performance and creativity. His Brainspotting method and BioLateral Sound (https://biolateral.com/page/biolateral-sounds) are now used by thousands of therapists on every continent seeking to break through the limitations of talk therapy. 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/5739

Annita B. Jones, PsyD has worked with the ageless victims of trauma for over 30 years. She has presented internationally on the treatment of self-injury used as a way of coping with urgency of overwhelming stimulation. She is in private practice in Allentown Pennsylvania, and is currently working on a book on the topic of self-injurious behavior.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

Maggie Phillips, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in full-time private practice in Oakland, California. She is director of the California Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and past-president of the Northern California Society of Clinical Hypnosis.She has served on the faculties of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), American and European Congresses of Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, and the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) among many others.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

Bill Bowen, MFA, LMT, is the founder and director of Psycho-Physical TherapyThis unique therapeutic method has evolved from his 35 years of experience working with the creative process, body therapy, somatic psychology and spirituality. The active integration of the physical and psychological has been the continuing focus of his work. He believes that the fragmentation of body, mind, and spirit, which is common in our contemporary culture, is at the root of much of the trauma and suffering we see in our clients. Central to this work is the exploration of the mind/body interface and the establishment of centering presence. He works with clients to help them re-establish optimal psycho-physical resources necessary to live peaceful and integrated 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 adverti

Paul was a psychiatrist and psychotherapist for 35 years, and liaison psychiatrist in emergency departments of major hospitals for 20 years.Paul co-founded and is past president of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies  (http://www.astss.org.au)and of the Child Survivors of the Holocaust group in Melbourne, Australia. Paul is now devoting himself to writing.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

Susan Pease Banitt trained as a therapist and social worker in the rigorous Harvard medical system and has over thirty-five years experience in mental health work. She has worked in a variety of settings with hundreds of diverse clients over the years, including: residential child care, child abuse prevention, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical hospitals and private practice.  Her clients have included individuals, couples and groups, including children as young as 3 years and adults into their 80s. As a healed survivor who has taken a deep journey into early traumatic abuse, Susan acts as a compassionate guide for those struggling to free themselves from the effects of traumatic stress.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 ht

Gerald W. Vest, ACSW, LISW, LMT is a military OneSource and TRICARE provider for individual, couples, and families. He supervises students and professionals for licensing requirements. In addition, he is an organizer, consultant, and trainer for the Community Integrative Health Collaboratives which serves warriors and veterans and their families, utilizing integrative and holistic approaches to healing.Recently, Gerald served as a Senior Social Worker for the premier US Army Warrior Restoration and Resilience Center (R and R Center), Ft. Bliss, TX, where his responsibilities included meeting with soldiers diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSd), as a primary therapist, along with their children and families.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 htt

What does it take to become a master trauma therapist? Join us as Mary Sise shares her wealth of experience and the lessons learned on her inspiring journey as one of the world’s leading trauma clinicians.Mary Sise, LCSW, DCEP, is an international speaker, teacher, counselor, and author known for her pioneering work in the field of energy psychology relating to the treatment of trauma, and her work in exploring the spiritual dimension of the soul and its integral relationship to authentic healing. Her warm, witty, and authentic approach makes her a frequently sought after speaker. 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

What does it take to become a master trauma therapist? Join us as Dr. Ann Goelitz shares her inspiring journey to help individuals who have been the victims of trauma.Dr. Goelitz is a writer and a scholar with a wide scope of clinical experience, ranging from working with trauma survivors after September 11th to her role as a psychiatric social worker at a top New York hospital. 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

 What does it take to become a master trauma therapist? Join us as Janina Fisher, PhD shares her wealth of experience and the lessons learned on her inspiring journey as one of the world’s leading trauma clinicians.  Janina Fisher, PhD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Instructor at the Trauma Center (http://www.traumacenter.org), an outpatient clinic and research center founded by Bessel van der Kolk (http://www.traumacenter.org/about/about_bessel.php). Known for her expertise as both a therapist and consultant, she is also past president of the New England Society for the Treatment of Trauma and Dissociation (http://www.nesttd-online.org), an EMDR International Association Credit Provider, a faculty member of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (http://www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/home/index.html), and a former Instructor, Harvard Medical School.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-th