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Therapy Chat477: Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness with Dr. David TreleavenWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week we're bringing back an interview with Dr. David Treleaven, PhD., author of "Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness".David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional whose work focuses on the intersection of mindfulness, trauma, and social justice. He received his master’s in counseling psychology at the University of British Columbia and a doctorate in East-West psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies.We discussed how mindfulness, which most people think will help them feel better, can sometimes stir up trauma reactions that people aren't expecting and don...2025-04-1052 min
Beyond Trauma71 | Balancing Safety & Strength; The Next Chapter In Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness | David TreleavenIn this nuanced and elevated episode of Beyond Trauma, David Treleaven shares the core of his findings on best practices for trauma sensitivity in mindfulness and how his recommendations have evolved since his book, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, came out five years ago. David gives suggestions for what mindfulness and meditation teachers and practitioners can do if they become stuck in their practice to proceed safely while honoring the tradition of mindfulness.
In the self-paced The Complete Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Training, David has compiled recommendations from the best in the field including Tara Brach, Rich Hanson, Rhonda Magee, and others who are a p...2025-01-0654 min
Safe Space Made SimpleThe Mindful Leader: Practical Steps to Psychological Safety in Healthcare (#046)Title: The Paradox of Presence: Finding Calm in Healthcare Chaos | Episode #046
What You'll Discover:
In the relentless pace of healthcare, true leadership power comes not from constant action, but from conscious presence. This episode reveals how mindfulness—far from being a luxury—becomes the foundation for effective healthcare leadership. Through Ron Plowright's insights, discover how settling your own nervous system creates the safety your team desperately needs in times of crisis.
Key Insights:
A settled leader creates a settled team
True presence confronts reality, it doesn't escape it
Safety emerges from stillness, not...2024-11-0543 min
Deep Dive into PsychologyEp. 41 | Treleaven 2018 Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness[Summary] In “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness” David Treleaven explores the intersection of mindfulness practices and trauma. The author argues that while mindfulness can be beneficial for trauma survivors, it can also trigger or exacerbate traumatic symptoms if not implemented in a trauma-sensitive manner. The text explores a range of topics, including the nature of trauma, the brain’s response to stress, and the importance of social context and relationship in working with trauma. Treleaven also provides specific modifications to mindfulness practices that can help to ensure safety and stability for trauma survivors.2024-10-0822 min
Diggin' the DharmaIs Meditation Dangerous?A recent podcast series at the Financial Times discussed serious problems several meditators have had at one popular ten-day Vipassana retreat system. Jon and Doug discuss this and some important work by Brown psychology professor Dr. Willoughby Britton.Links:The Retreat — an investigative podcast into the perils of meditation [Financial Times] -- https://www.ft.com/content/b3ec8e57-5cf9-4f96-9267-56c3bcd9c102The Hidden Risks of Meditation — Dr. Willoughby Britton | The Tim Ferriss Show — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdmvoX1RZWA Cheetah House: Help for Medita...2024-09-0826 min
Happy Brain Happy LifeFinger weg von MeditationIn dieser Folge sprechen wir über das Nervensystem, was wir darunter verstehen und warum es so essenziell ist, dieses individuell zu stabilisieren. Verhaltensveränderungen, selbst wenn wir uns diese wünschen, sind nur sehr schwer mit einem eh schon belasteten Nervensystem herbeizuführen. Aus diesem Grund ist es wichtig zu erkennen, wann das Nervensystem aus dem Gleichgewicht geraten ist. Wir geben hier konkrete Beispiel, an denen man ein solches Ungleichgewicht erkennen kann. Weiter ist es sehr wichtig zu erkennen, dass jeder Mensch ein anderes Nervensystem hat und deswegen kein Allheilmittel gegen Stress existiert. Wir gehen hier beispielsweise auf Meditationen und...2024-06-0437 min
Everyday Magic for UkraineWhat is Trauma Informed Mindfulness? | Meditation #135Today we explore trauma informed mindfulness and then share a short meditation to practice what it feels like to be in deeply embodied choice. David Treleaven: https://davidtreleaven.com _________________ Everyday Magic for Ukraine is the meditation podcast that supports you as you support Ukraine. Debuting at #37 in the US and #11 in Australia on Apple Podcasts, the show invites you to pause, unwind, and channel your inner strength towards Ukraine. Proud to be one of the top 100 Spirituality podcasts on Goodpods. Magic works best with action! See this list for Creative Ways to...2024-05-2009 min
Verena König Podcast für Kreative TransformationDer Vagusnerv - ein Wunderheiler?Der Vagusnerv wird heutzutage oft als „Wundermittel“ dargestellt. Erfahre, neue Ergebnisse der aktuellen Forschung zum Vagusnerv und Tipps zu deren Nutzung. In dieser Folge erfährst du: Wichtige Informationen zum Vagusnerv und zu seiner Bedeutung für unser Wohlbefinden Warum der Vagusnerv als Teil des Nervensystems eine wichtige Rolle für die Selbstregulation spielt Weshalb es so wichtig ist, sich nicht ausschließlich auf diese eine Methode zu verlassen Wie Körperarbeit, emotionale Arbeit und kognitive Arbeit zusammenwirken Neue Ergebnisse der aktuellen Forschung zum Vagusnerv und Tipps zu deren Nutzung Shownotes: Buch: Stanley Rosenberg...2024-05-1726 min
The Courageous LifeGrowing Our Window of Tolerance | David TreleavenDr. David Treleaven is a a writer, educator, and trauma professional whose work lies at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. At the heart of David’s work is the notion that mindfulness is more powerful when combined with an understanding of trauma.Part of what’s behind this is the growing realization over the years that mindfulness meditation isn’t all good. There are a number of potential pitfalls that have been increasingly documented over time. One of which is that mindfulness can exacerbate symptoms of traumatic stress. As a result David has fo...2024-02-091h 15
Secular Dharma Foundation PodcastBrent Purple Oliver: InterviewBrent Purple Oliver is a mindfulness and meditation coach who specializes in customizing methods based on each client’s goals, needs, and personalities. He’s known for his brash, straightforward approach, sense of humor, and relentless practicality. Purple has credentials from Unified Mindfulness, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and David Treleaven’s trauma-sensitive mindfulness program. He’s been teaching groups and individuals for 15 years, helping hundreds of people find ways to become more awake, authentic, and awesome. His view and practices are devoutly life-affirming and designed to uncover our natural confidence and playfulness. Qualifications are important, but client...2024-01-1553 min
Mindfulness for PMDD with DianeReclaim your identity beyond PMDDMessage me with questions or comments!Have you ever felt like PMDD has thrown your sense of self into chaos? It's not uncommon, especially when PMDD disrupts our lives and prevents us from being the person we once knew. PMDD can alter the course of our lives–sometimes dramatically–and it can make us feel unrecognizable to ourselves.I recently came across some valuable insights from mindfulness teachers Shamash Alidina and David Treleaven, that resonated with me in a BIG way. So, in this episode, I reflect on some of their teachings on iden...2023-10-2724 min