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A Date With Darkness PodcastUnmasking Abuse Understanding Domestic Violence and Control; Featuring Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT/BCTWelcome to the third episode of the series "The Lost Episodes". In this episode, we dive into the nuances of identifying abuse and understanding the dynamics of domestic violence. Learn about Johnson's typology and the Power and Control Wheel, crucial tools for recognizing patterns of manipulation and control. Whether you're a survivor or supporting someone who is, this conversation is essential listening for fostering awareness and advocating for healthy relationships. Watch the video podcast on Youtube: A Date With Darkness Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones admin@drnataliejones.com Sign up for th...
2025-03-2036 min
Therapy Chat464: Reflections On 2024 + Meet 12 Trauma Therapist Network Members!What drives a trauma therapist to dedicate their life to healing others? Meet 12 experts as they share their journeys and their reasons for choosing this path.Welcome to the New Year episode for 2025! As usual, I'll start by reflecting back on 2024, which was a much better year than 2022 or 2023, but still a very tough year for me. And there were many glimmers.Then we will hear from 12 Trauma Therapist Network members sharing about their work as trauma therapists. I hope that hearing from some of our talented members will be interesting and for those who...
2025-01-061h 04
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.139 Exploring the Transformative Power of Drama Therapy with Krista VerrastroSend us a textGet ready to unlock the transformative power of drama therapy with our enlightening conversation featuring the insightful Krista Verrastro. As we traverse the realms of emotional healing and personal growth, Krista, a dedicated drama therapist, joins guest host, Courtney Romanowski, to share her expertise in helping individuals confront relational trauma and societal disconnection. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, spotlighting how drama therapy's innovative techniques, like storytelling and puppetry, offer a vibrant alternative to traditional talk therapy.Embark on a captivating exploration of aesthetic distance and its synergy with...
2024-02-1448 min
The Creative PsychotherapistS2.21 | Krista Verrastro | Using Your Strengths as a Creative Arts Therapist to Build Your PracticeFEATURED GUESTS: Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT/BCT (she/her) is a Registered Drama Therapist and Board Certified Trainer who blends drama therapy, talk therapy, and EMDR therapy. She works with teens and adults in private practice in Reisterstown, Maryland. She specializes in helping people who feel used, abused, neglected, and rejected transform from surviving to thriving. This includes people who have experienced various types of abuse or other relational issues that cause people to feel disconnected from themselves and others. She facilitates workshops online and in-person. She provides clinical consultation, private practice building consultation, and supervision for drama therapists...
2023-11-0654 min
Podcast – Creative Therapy Umbrella#20- Drama, Intuition, and Community, with Krista Verrastro, MA, RDTDiscussion of drama therapy, creative arts therapies, integrative approaches, community, and creative therapy in private practice.
2020-01-0900 minPodcast – Creative Therapy Umbrella#20- Drama, Intuition, and Community, with Krista Verrastro, MA, RDTIn this episode, Krista discusses her journey to becoming a drama therapist and her drive for creativity. She talks about the use of drama in a variety of ways, for example a combination of EMDR and drama therapy. She touches on the importance of community, working in private practice, and the use of intuition gained from years of experience. Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT is a Registered Drama Therapist. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from New York University. She is currently in private practice in a suburb of Baltimore (Reisterstown, MD). She has worked in a variety of settings, s...
2020-01-0900 min
Therapy Chat102: Expressive Arts - Drama TherapyIn Episode 102, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Krista Verrastro, RDT, a Maryland drama therapist. Krista is one of only six hundred-plus drama therapists in the United States. She explains what drama therapy is, how she got involved with it, and how she uses it in her practice.Krista defines drama therapy and explains how it is active, experiential and integrative. She discusses the roles we play in our lives and how this fits closely with drama therapy. She notes some similarities between drama therapy and play therapy. She reminds us how experiential therapies like expressive and creative...
2017-09-0845 min