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12 Geniuses PodcastDon MacPherson | Becoming ResilientIn 2018, 12 Geniuses host Don MacPherson was told that he was a candidate to have both his hips replaced. With two young children in diapers and believing he was too young for the procedures, he put off the surgeries for two years. The pandemic extended the wait until 2023. By that time, Don’s mobility had become limited, he was irritable, sleep was difficult, energy was low, and he wondered if he would ever be able to restore a life that was without constant discomfort. In this interview, Don turns over the host microphone to his friend Jason Lauritsen to...2024-11-2643 min
12 Geniuses PodcastLife in 2073: Aging and Space Exploration with Don MacPhersonFor the Summer of 2023, a dozen futurists talk about what life will be like for humans in 30 to 50 years. Each guest is asked to paint a picture of the changes that we will experience between now and 2053 or 2073. Then they are asked what mistakes we are making today that the people of 2073 will look back at in disbelief. The goal of these episodes is to spark the imagination of listeners about the future we have the ability to create.In this episode, our usual host of the show Don MacPherson is interviewed by futurist Rebecca Ryan. Don...2023-09-1535 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 568: Marine Colonel to Mental Health Advocate with Robert MacphersonMy guest today Robert Macpherson (no relation to myself!) was a career infantry officer in the U.S. Marines with service in Vietnam, Iraq, and Somalia. After retiring as a Colonel, he enjoyed a second career with the humanitarian organization CARE. Now Robert is a mental health advocate particularly for humanitarian aid workers and those who work on the frontlines.After Robert was diagnosed with PTSD, he received a gift. He reached out to the Southeastern Guide Dogs in Florida and was partnered with Blue. Robert and Blue will be featured in the cover story, America’s Best Pe...2021-12-1626 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 567.5: Trusting In Our Perfect Imperfection with Guy Macpherson, PhDI've been doing this podcast now for a few years and I continue to love it. I love it because I get to speak with incredible people who have dedicated their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. One of the things that inspires me during these interviews is when I learn about that element or experience or journey that served to compel my guest to do this work. This usually has little to do with trauma interventions or techniques, and more about the period of time when my guests realize that the path of healing...2021-12-1323 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 556: Vulnerability In This Moment. Guy MacphersonToday I talk about vulnerability. This is one of those qualities that we talk about a lot on this podcast, and for good reason. It's one of those states that is crucial for all therapists, certainly, and yet for those working with individuals who've been impacted by trauma, in my opinion it must be at the forefront for the therapist. In this episode I talk try to take a bit of a deep dive and get specific. I hope you enjoy it. Guy---Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband...2021-11-0128 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 553: October Trauma Therapist Newsletter. Guy Macpherson, PhDToday we take a peek at the October issue of The Trauma Therapist Newsletter.Each month this newsletter goes out to all subscribers and we cover the goings on in the field of trauma and trauma training and treatment.Learn more about The Trauma Therapist Newsletter here: https://bold-field-2905.ck.page/ca2f049099--Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, while w...2021-10-2125 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 551: The Path to Genuineness. Guy Macpherson, PhDToday it’s about a bit about what I learned from my recent experience moderating the Master Series with Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, and Stephen Porges. I hope you enjoy it. Guy---A giant thank-you to my sponsor Open.Open is an online mindfulness studio that blends music, sound, breath, and movement to bring you into the present moment. To learn more go to: OpenSupport 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-contentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/th...2021-10-1419 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 500: Alyssa Scolari, LPC. Recognizing Our Own TraumaAlyssa is a speaker and psychotherapist, treating adults and adolescents with trauma and eating disorders out of her independent practice in NJ, accompanied by her therapy dog, Noel. Many of her speaking engagements are centered around the long-term physical and emotional impacts of trauma, as well as the hope that comes with making the decision to seek treatment. First, a huge-thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen: Talkspace Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a li...2021-01-1832 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 499: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Honoring Who You AreIt's been quite some time since I sat down and did a solo episode.What with our moving from Oakland, CA to Bend, OR, and the craziness of everything going on like the pandemic and riots and all, there's been much swirling around in my head that I've wanted to share. Today I do that.Mostly, I wanted to say thank-you for being here, for listening, and supporting the podcast. I also wanted to encourage those of you who are starting out on your trauma-informed journey because you're what this podcast is about.---2021-01-1416 min
Let's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on Building ConfidenceA solo episode of Let’s Connect is a real test of my confidence. Will I be good enough to carry the show? Will people like it? Is everyone laughing at me right now?
How many times a day do you wonder if you measure up, or worse, convince yourself that you’re a total failure?
The invitation in today’s episode is to start telling yourself a new story.
This is the first show of 2021, so I thought it would be perfect to start...2021-01-0417 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on Gift of MusicWith Christmas just a few days away, I wanted to offer a gift from my heart to yours.
This time of year, we have an opportunity to reflect on forgiveness and peace. As we’re all staying home, some of us suffering old hurts and new loss, I’m reminded that our souls - everyone’s souls - just need to breathe.
We need to see the glory of the simplicity, harmony, and wonder of life, one day at a time.
Whether you celebrate Christ...2020-12-2125 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on Dealing with COVID-19Right now, we’re all being brought together by something we don’t want to have in our lives.
As we all navigate COVID-19, our individual experiences are unique. There are children learning from home while their parents try to juggle work and homeschooling at the same time. There are countless people who’ve lost their jobs and who aren’t sure how they’ll pay their bills. And there are those who mourn the loss of a loved one who was taken by COVID; a loved one who they didn’t even get to say goodb...2020-12-0726 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on How to Deal with Difficult PeopleAre toxic people who refuse to respect your boundaries showing up in your face and stealing your peace?
We’ve all been there. Maybe your mother-in-law tells you how to live your life. Maybe a partner or coworker keeps hurling hurtful words at you.
Or maybe, you’re noticing a pattern with troublemakers who are inexplicably drawn to you and just won’t go away.
Hearing “It’s not about you” or “Don’t take it personally” might not be especially helpful without getting more of an explana...2020-11-2317 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on Let It Go and Let It GoAs I sat down to record this particular episode of the podcast, I had a major internal battle with myself. I was trying to be “perfect” and appear to have things all together, when inside of me, something just didn’t feel right!
After 24 hours of struggling to get this podcast recorded, I finally came to understand what this inner battle was all about! I was distracted and preoccupied with all the noise around me (including my phone buzzing, my to-do list, and many of the habits that have unconsciously crept into my life over t...2020-10-2618 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on GratitudeHow will you practice gratitude if you are facing a $30,000 house repair?
This was Keith Macpherson’s personal experience when he was challenged to practice gratitude in his most challenging times, just like facing a $30,000 bill to repair his house in Canada.
Keith lives in Winnipeg, Canada, and it's quite common for houses in Canada that shift foundations because the city was built on a waterbed system.
Despite this, he calls himself lucky to have a moving house.
Keith is a wide range reader, and th...2020-10-1216 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on ForgivenessIn this solo podcast episode, Keith shares his perspective on the powerful practice of forgiveness and speaks about a Mark Twain quote that deeply inspired him, "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that crushed it". Macpherson explains, If we want to be free, we must learn how to practice forgiveness in our lives.
Keith also responds to a tough question from one of his podcast subscribers which asks, “can you have inner peace and still forgive? Listen, as Keith explains why you should forgive othersto free yourself!
Keith also shares ab...2020-09-2821 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on VulnerabilityIn this this episode, Keith talks about Vulnerability. He purposely has no guests today on the show and instead takes a personal deep dive into today’s topic.
For those who are regular listeners, every second week of the month for this point forward, Keith will be doing this Q and A format and answer your questions along with sharing powerful insights and wisdom. On alternate weeks, Keith will continue to interview guests and share their stories with you.
In today’s episode of Let’s Connect, Keith answers listener’s questions about vulnerability and self-lov...2020-09-1414 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 477: Jen Warner, LCSW. Holistic Health & Social Advocacy in The Treatment of Trauma.Jen Warner, LICSW, LCSW, is my guest today. Jen is one of those therapists, one of those individuals, who is so passionate about her work (and compassionate, as you'll hear in this interview!), that after listening to her you walk away inspired. I certainly did.Jen is a Washington, Oregon, and New York State licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with advanced training and certification in trauma-informed care and the treatment of trauma, as well as holistic health and nutrition. Additionally, Jennifer has taught on the subject of abuse and trauma at the graduate s...2020-09-0735 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 476: Guy. Podcast Update & Special AnnouncementI feel like it’s been a while since I sat down and simply spoke into the mic and shared what’s been going on. Today I do that.We’re continuing to live in the midst of the pandemic, I’ve just relocated my family from the Bay Area to Bend Oregon, and I’m home every day with two young kiddos. Yikes!Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psyc...2020-09-0325 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 475: Nina Tara. Courageous Art TherapyNina Tara is an Multi disciplinary Art Psychotherapist who runs Courageous Art Therapyin London. She has worked in the creative field for many years and art has always been an integral part of her life. Nina originally trained as a designer and still designs and illustrates book covers.In addition to this Nina is a Multi disciplinary Art Psychotherapist (M.A) working with adults, children and families. Offering Art Therapy for individuals impacted by:• Trauma, Emotional and behavioural difficulties• Bereavement; end of life; changes in family structure• Bullying or abuse2020-08-3134 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 474: Monica Bhagwan. Nutrition Through A Trauma-Informed LensBefore I began doing this podcast I never knew there were so many areas that required trauma-informed awareness. I certainly never thought that trauma-informed nutrition was something we needed. And of course, we do. I'm so glad that there are people like my guest out there doing this incredible work!---First, a giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or v...2020-08-2435 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 473: Owen Marcus. Men, Mindfulness & Somatic psychotherapyFor more than 40 years, Owen Marcus has explored and developed programs that bring together mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, and the science of emotional physiology. After healing challenges of his dyslexia and Asperger’s Syndrome, he realized his relationship skills were lacking. Identifying his resistance to working with men as his next challenge, he dove into creating his first men’s group at his clinic in Scottsdale, AZ in 1995. First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Brighter VisionWhen you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find...2020-08-2037 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 471: Alisa Zipursky. Healing Trauma HonestlyAlisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to.Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to ma...2020-08-1333 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 470: Robyn Gobbell & Marshall Lyles. Finding Compassion For All Of Our PartsRobyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-S (previously on episode 402) has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. Robyn’s diverse clinical training includes EMDR (including EMDR adapted for children with attachment trauma), Somatic Experiencing, Theraplay, Trust Based Relational Intervention®, Circle of Security Parent Educator, The Alert Program® and Yogapeutics Aerial Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training. Robyn has integrated these training modalities with a foundation of attachment theory and the relational neurosciences to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences- supported healing environment for children and families. Robyn consults, teaches...2020-08-1039 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 469: Bonnie Badenoch, PhD. Cultivating Presence Over TechniqueBonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT is a therapist, mentor, and author who delights in integrating the discoveries of relational neuroscience into the art of therapy. For 28 years, her work has focused on supporting trauma survivors and those with significant attachment wounds reshape their neural landscape to support a life of meaning, resilience, and warm relationships. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and in...2020-08-0330 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 468: Christine (Cissy) White Returns. Hear My StoryCissy White is a trauma-mama writer and joy-stalking survivor. She believes it's possible - but difficult - to live, love, and parent well while post-traumatically stressed. Her goal is to make talk about trauma and healing less clinical and more conversational, less abstract and more accessible. She's currently working at the ACEs Connection as the Northeast Community Facilitator and Parenting with ACEs Community, Manager. She believes the trauma-informed movement must be survivor-led. In This EpisodeChristine's website Cissy published in the Elephant JournalACEs ConnectionACEs Too High ArticlesThere Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Se...2020-07-2740 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 467: Heather Cobb. The Courage of Lived Experience.Heather Cobb is a peer facilitator, poet and trauma survivor. She lives with her partner and an adorable staffordshire bull terrier in Yorkshire, England.A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc Brighter VisionA...2020-07-2336 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 466: Dr. Leslie Ellis. Focusing & Trauma TreatmentDr. Leslie Ellis is a teacher, author, speaker and psychotherapist. She teaches therapists how to help clients access their inner life and implicit memory through dream therapy and focusing/somatic work, with a focus on working with PTSD and complex trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:Brighter VisionAs the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you...2020-07-2037 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 465: Tian Dayton, PhD. The Soulful Journey of RecoveryToday I'm joined by Dr. Tian Dayton. Tian is a board certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, and the director of The New York Psychodrama Training Institute, as well as a nationally renowned speaker, expert, and consultant in psychodrama, trauma and addiction.---A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going:Brighter Vision As the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year.Brighter Vision’s team of...2020-07-1330 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 464: Esly Carvalho, PhD. Bringing Joy to LifeEsly Regina Carvalho, Ph.D., is a Brazilian-American clinical psychologist who maintained a private practice in the Dallas area where she grew up for many years before her return to Brazil in 2006 and where she now directs the TraumaClinic in Brasilia, Brazil, and spends extended time training EMDR professionals in that country. She was trained in EMDR in the US (1996-7) and eventually became and Trainer of Trainers with the EMDR Institute. Since her return to her native country, over 3000 EMDR therapists have been trained through the efforts of her team. EMDR training is offered in ov...2020-07-0632 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 463: Abi Blakeslee, Ph.D. The Way of Somatic ExperiencingAbi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, Ph.D., integrates Somatic Experiencing with clinical research, the psychobiological principles of attachment, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic bodywork in her practice and teaching. She has conducted original research on the role of implicit memory in Somatic Experiencing with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel.Dr. Blakeslee holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Depth Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology. She is interested in the intersection between neuroscience, current trauma research, and the psychobiological principles of Somatic Experiencing.She works with individuals, couples, children, and...2020-07-0141 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 462: Michael Salter. Women, Complex Trauma, and The Need For RecognitionAssociate Professor Michael Salter is a criminologist and Scientia Fellow at the University of New South Wales, where he undertakes research on child sexual exploitation, complex trauma and gendered violence. He is the author of Organised Sexual Abuse (Routledge, 2013) which examines the narratives of adults who were sexually abused by groups of perpetrators as children, and Crime Justice and Social Media (Routledge, 2017), which details how social media and the internet is impacting sexual offences and discussions about them. He sits on the board of directors of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, who awarded him the 2018...2020-06-2936 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 461: Shari Botwin, LCSW. Breaking The SilenceShari Botwin, LCSW has been counseling survivors of all types of trauma in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-two years. Her second book, " Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing (Rowman & Littlefield, November 4, 2020)" addresses readers who have experienced trauma or loss due to a variety of experiences--whether abuse, accidents or injury. A huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this episode happen: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them...2020-06-2535 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 460: Johanna Lynn. Epigenetics and Inheretid TraumaToday my guest is Johanna Lynn, the founder of The Family Imprint Institute. She’s fascinated by what parents share with their children, the invisible stuff passed along in their very DNA. ---A huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this episode happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.l...2020-06-2233 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 459: April Harter. Racism and TraumaToday I’m joined by April Harter who has made it her mission to help people understand where their racism is originating from. As a community and as a world we find ourselves in incredibly tense times, and yet times which are also creating opportunities for cultural and societal awareness around the topic of equality and racism. This episode is hopefully a small drop of water in that ocean.This episode is sponsored by Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online community specifically dedicated to new trauma therapists. Get support from other passionate trauma therapists, learn from the leaders in the fi...2020-06-1854 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 458: The Kavanagh Sisters. Standing Up And Speaking OutSometimes after I do these interviews, I have to stop and really think about what I'm doing. I mean, with this job I've chosen. On the one hand, as we all know, this topic of trauma, is nothing short of devastating. Sometimes the interviews are challenging and stories can be hard to listen to.And yet at the same time, after almost all of the interviews I do, I walk away completely inspired, energized by the strength of my guests, and also truly hopeful with the courage of the human spirit.Today's episode truly encapsulates each of those...2020-06-1551 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 456: Pat Ogden, PhD. Working With Trauma From The Bottom Up.Pat Ogden, PhD is back and I have to say, I did it! I think I’ve done my best interview, yet, with her! (Not that this is the best interview that she’s done. I’m not saying that.) I feel this is a really good one in that we go into a lot of detail about one particular case of Pat’s, and my goal here was to highlight the use of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, (SPI), rather than simply talk about it in general terms. Pat is a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of...2020-06-0437 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 455: Lisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT. Yoga For Trauma RecoveryLisa Danylchuk, LMFT, E-RYT returns to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast!Lisa is an author, licensed psychotherapist, and yoga teacher-trainer specializing in bringing yoga into trauma treatment, and she first joined me back on episode 33 of the podcast. Lisa is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard University, and is the founder of the Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery in Oakland, CA, and creator of the Yoga for Trauma (Y4T) Online Training Program. ---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen:TalkspaceTalkspace on...2020-06-0136 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 454: Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD. Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak with Dignity: The Marginalized PopulationsToday we conclude the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis.Thema, a repeat guest on this podcast, is a light of hope for all of us. Watch this interview and you'll feel it. Thema is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons.Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been...2020-05-2835 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 453: Suzi Rutti, LISW-S. Working With Kids and TraumaSuzi Rutti, MSW, LISW-S, is a Clinical Social Worker that works with children, adolescents and adults of all ages, and specializes in the treatment of complex PTSD, dissociation/dissociative disorders, preverbal trauma, sexual violence, childhood abuse, traumatic birth experience, intimate partner violence, secondary trauma, and other adverse life experiences. She owns and operates Rutti Counseling & Consultation, LLC in Columbus, Ohio, and is a co-owner of the Ohio Institute for Trauma and Wellness, LLC and the Central Ohio EMDR Connection, LLC. Suzi is a faculty member with The Institute for Creative Mindfulness and provides EMDR therapy training and...2020-05-2533 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 452: Sarah Peyton. Truth Not TraumaToday I welcome back one of my favorites--Sarah Peyton.We conclude our series with this fourth and final episode, Truth Not Trauma. Sarah Peyton is Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and teaches people how language changes relationship and the brain. ---First, a huge thank you to my sponsor for making this podcast happen! Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychot...2020-05-1834 minLet's Connect With Keith MacphersonKeith Macpherson on Connecting to LightIn this episode, Giovanna Minenna talks to Keith Macpherson about the ancient Hawaiian healing and spiritual practice of Huna Kane and about finding the divine in ourselves and in our everyday lives. Keith describes his efforts to balance masculine and feminine energy, to live more in his heart than in his head and to connect to his highest self, which he envisions as a source of pure light. He stresses the importance of the breath in strengthening our connection to spirit and deepening our awareness of the thin veil between the physical and spiritual world. His intention is to...2020-05-1741 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 451: Angi Yoder-Maina. Sitting Back, Listening, and Holding SpaceAngi Yoder-Maina is one of those people.She’s one of those people who after you get through talking to, you walk away feeling lighter, more inspired, and that you, too can change the world. She’s one of those people I love having on the podcast.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns...2020-05-1135 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 450: Christine Forner. Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak with DignityWe continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with Christine Forner (B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Registered Social Worker).Christine, who specializes in the intersection of mindfulness and trauma dissociation, shares her insights on managing within the context of the current pandemic. She began her career early starting as a volunteer at the age of 16 at a crisis line for Teens. She has worked at The Calgary Sexual Assault Centre, Wheatland Crisis Shelter for survivors of domestic violence and in 1998 Christine started her clinical experience at The Calgary W...2020-05-0735 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 449: Eduardo Duran, PhD. Healing Moral InjuryEduardo Duran is back.Eduardo is one of the foremost authorities on working with veterans and Native populations around the subjects of war and healing soul wounds. Eduardo was born in northern New Mexico and at age 14 his family relocated to California. He worked in the fields as a migrant farm worker and at age 17 enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 6 years on board submarines and other vessels during the Vietnam war. Once he was discharged he became interested in psychology and began his studies and at the same time began working f...2020-05-0440 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 447: Pat Ogden, PhD. Managing in The Midst of An OutbreakWe continue the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with none other than Pat Ogden, PhD, a pioneer in somatic psychology and both Founder and Education Director of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute®, an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.In this interview Pat shares her thoughts on how this pandemic, and the trauma associated with it, is impacting us not only on an individual level, but on a global scale, as well. She shares her thoughts 0n the importance of recognizing our body's responses and...2020-04-2734 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 446: Peter Bernstein, PhD. Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak With AuthenticityToday we continue with the special series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with my guest Peter M. Bernstein, PhD, and I couldn't be more honored.Peter, who was first on the podcast in episode 91, shares his story and his story truly embodies journey of authenticity. I recall first interviewing Peter and being inspired by what he's overcome to do the work he ---does. ---Today's episode is sponsored by:Trauma Therapist | 2.0:If you’re a new trauma therapist and you’re looking to learn from seasoned professionals and be...2020-04-2340 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 445: Cathy Malchiodi, PhD. Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak with CreativityToday, we continue with the series, Managing in The Midst of The Current Outbreak, with my guest today, Cathy Malchiodi. Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, REAT is a leading international expert, writer, and educator in the fields of art therapy, expressive arts therapy, trauma and arts in healthcare. In this interview Cathy brings to our current situation of shelter-in-place and quarantine, a breath of fresh air in the form of authenticity and the suggestion that this experience has presented us with the fact that this is an opportunity for us to learn of different ways to...2020-04-2045 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 444: Michele Solloway, PhD. The Power of Somatic ExperiencingToday my guest is the inspiring Michele Solloway, PhD.Michele is a nationally certified healing arts practitioner with training in somatic therapy, polarity and craniosacral therapies, and energy medicine. She is on the board of directors for the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, an organization founded by Dr. Peter Levine and dedicated to the development, training and dissemination of somatic therapy. ---First though, a giant thank-you to my sponsor today, Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI)!Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somat...2020-04-1345 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 443: Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MFT. Managing inThe Midst of The Current OutbreakToday we continue with the series Managing in the Midst of The Current Outbreak, and my guest is the incredible Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, MFT.Manuela is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She is an International teacher of psychology and trains health professionals in California, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Europe and starting in China next year. When I began putting this series together, Manuela was right there at the top of the list. She has a way of explaining concepts about therapy that always bring us back to that most important element--human beingness.---A...2020-04-0938 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 442: Mica Gonzalez, PhD. Managing in The Midst of The Current OutbreakMica Gonzalez, PhD. Managing in The Midst of COVID-19Today we continue with our series on Managing during the current outbreak with my guest, Dr. Mica Gonzalez.Mica is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Family First Psychotherapy in Oakland, California and he specializes in helping anxious, aggressive, and hyper kids and their stressed out parents. When I queried people about who they wanted to hear from for this series, Mica’s name came up. And when you listen to this interview, you’ll understand why. Mica has an amazing way of articulating concepts about...2020-04-0635 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 441: Sharon Salzberg. Managing in The Midst of The Current OutbreakToday, we continue with the series Managing in The Midst of The Outbreak, with Sharon Salzberg, New York Times Best selling author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practices in the West. In 1974, Sharon co-founded the Insight Meditation Society at Barre, Massachusetts with Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. First a giant thank-you to my sponsors: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy InstituteDo you struggle to help numb, disconnected clients who can’t feel emotion or explore inner experience?/ Learn a comprehensive approach to conceptualize your clients’ concerns. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy uniquely includes...2020-04-0237 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 438: Peter Levine, PhD. Managing in The Midst of COVID-19Today in this second of the series, Managing in The Midst of COVID-19, (listen to Bruce Perry’s interview here) my guest is Dr. Peter A. Levine.Peter received his PhD in medical biophysics from the University of California in Berkeley and also holds a doctorate in psychology from International University. He has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years and is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing® method. Peter’s original contribution to the field of Body-Psychotherapy was honored in 2010 when he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the United...2020-03-2336 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 436: Bruce Perry, MD, PhD. Staying Emotionally Close In The Time of COVID-19Dr. Bruce Perry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is senior fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy and an adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. In addition to having written more than two hundred scientific articles, Dr. Perry has coauthored with Maia Szalavitz two books for general audiences: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook and Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential — and Endangered. In This EpisodeBruce's website 2020-03-1934 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 435: Trauma Therapist | 2.0 Member Spotlight. Diana Lea BaranovichToday on the podcast a Trauma Therapist | 2.0 member spotlight with Diana Lea Baranovich. Trauma Therapist | 2.0 is my online membership community that helps support, educate and inspire new trauma therapists.Diana is an American who has lived in Malaysia for the past 12 years. Along with being a full-time professor and research supervisor at the University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, she also runs a very busy private psychotherapy practice where she specializes in traumatized children, at-risk youth and families in transition.---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:2020-03-1636 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 434: Megan Hillukka. The Loss of A ChildToday on the podcast, an incredibly tragic subject, the loss of a child, though ultimately one that is profoundly inspiring. My guest, Megan Hillukka encourages and supports grieving mothers to recognize that despite having gone through an unimaginable experience, that life is not over for them. Megan, herself, is a grieving mother, with 6 children, 5 of whom are still alive. ---First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for this episode:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them wi...2020-03-1238 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 433: Jeannette Dijkstra. Breaking The SecretAt the age of 12 my guest today, Jeannette Dijkstra was raped at a campsite. A life ruled by this trauma lay ahead. Jeannette managed to grow up and had a good job in the OR in an academic hospital. At the age of 40 she started her training as a therapist, with a transpersonal specialization. More and more her own traumatic experience became important, but no therapist could ever help her---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:TalkspaceTalkspace online therapy is the most convenient...2020-03-0932 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 432: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Self-Belief. Yes, PleaseLack of self-belief, or self-esteem, or confidence? Who me?I've been doing this podcast for a few years now and I think each month I can feel myself able gaining a bit more courage and able to peel back the layers and share the things about myself that maybe aren't the easiest to share, or that maybe aren't the qualities that you'd (or I'd!) most want people to see.I often talk about how when I stepped into graduate school I knew from the get go that I wanted to focus on trauma and become a...2020-03-0533 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 431: Craig Heacock, MD. Stories of Hope & HealingFirst, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for this episode:Gould FarmGould Farm is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery, health and greater independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.In a supportive community environment made up of residents, staff and their families, we help adults begin to rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of care, with programs in both Boston and Western Massachusetts for those ready for new challenges and str...2020-03-0239 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 430: Mooli Lahad Ph.D. Forging Community Resiliency in Shmona IsraelThe combination of passion for helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma, and the knowledge that comes from working with those who live in a land constantly under threat, is exemplified in this week’s guest, Professor Mooli Lahad. --First, a giant thank-you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you j...2020-02-2737 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 429: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Behind The Scenes And A New WorkshopToday it’s about what is going on around here. And by “here,” I mean with the podcast and me and everything. In this episode I share with you folks some of my thoughts about doing the podcast, and take you behind the scenes to check out the ins and outs of what it takes to put together a podcast and how I’m still learning thGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psy...2020-02-2436 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 428: Mark Epstein, MD. Buddhism, Psychotherapy and TraumaToday it's about one of the subjects that has always intrigued me on its own--buddhism--but also intrigued me within the context of therapy, and more specifically, trauma. Mark Epstein, M.D. is my guest today. Mark is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy.---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors o...2020-02-2041 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 427: Christian Griffith. Men, Sexual Abuse & The Courage to Heal. (TRIGGER MP3). Men, Sexual Abuse & The Courage to HealMy sexual abuse does not define me, it fuels me. I am not a victim, I'm a fighter. These are the words of my guest today, Christian Griffith.This interview is a powerful and inspiring one, and it's also one that some might find hard to listen to at times. So please listen with discretion and take care of yourselves.This interview is also a great example of why I do this podcast: to talk to incredibly courageous people and to help build awareness about the subject of trauma.---...2020-02-1741 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 426: Sam Himelstein, PhD. Trauma-Informed Mindfulness With TeensDr. Sam Himelstein is back!We talk a lot on this podcast about the importance and significance of authenticity within the context of working with those who've been impacted by trauma. And one of those practitioners who exemplifies this topic in terms of both his knowledge on the subject and the way he integrates his own experience into his work, is Sam Hemelstein.---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for helping me keep this podcast afloat!TalkspaceOnline therapy is the most convenient and affordable w...2020-02-1043 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 425: Cissy White. The Power & Passion of A SurvivorThis podcast is about the human spirit. Period.Trauma, yes.Healing, yes.Relationship, yes.But most of all, the humanbeingness within each of those things.Today, it's about the journey of the survivor and one of the people forging a path by sharing her journey, and the lessons we can all take whether we're a therapist, teacher, survivor, or all of the above--Cissy White!---First, a huge thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation...2020-02-0642 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 424: Miles Neale, PsyD. Contemplative PsychotherapyMiles Neale, PsyD, is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice and founder of the two-year onlineContemplative Studies Program. Author ofGradual Awakening (Sounds True, 2018) and co-editor of Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy (Routledge, 2017), Miles is a faculty member of Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. With more than twenty years integrating the mind science and meditative practices of Tibetan Buddhism with psychotherapy, trauma research and neuroscience, Miles is a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy, and leads pilgrimages around the Buddhist world. In This EpisodeMiles' website Miles' programsGradual Awakening: The Tibetan Bu...2020-02-0343 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 423: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Trauma SucksToday it's about getting to the core of what this podcast is about.It's about reacquainting myself--and perhaps, you, as you're listening to this--to what I'm trying to do here on a daily basis, which is to create not just a greater awareness of trauma, but to explode the awareness of trauma, so that more and more people are able to recognize it and talk about it. Because, that's when the healing will get done on a larger scale.A giant thank you to my sponsors for this episode: CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Fo...2020-01-3039 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 415: Guy Macpherson, PhD. 2019 Wrap Up & What's Next?In this final episode of 2019 I pause to look at the journey of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and share a bit about what's next for it and for me!Thank you for being a part of this podcast and for your support.It means the world to me.Have an awesome 2020!GuyAnd a huge thank you to my sponsor:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information...2019-12-3029 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 403: Guy Macpherson, PhD. It's Not Just About TraumaGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors:CPTSD FoundationCPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey.Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/2019-10-2129 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 384: Guy Macpherson, PhD. The Journey of Self-TrustWhat am I doing? What’s my purpose? And how do I know I’m on the right track?Today I take you behind the scenes a bit and share a bit about my own journey here at the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web SolutionsWhat’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see?Brighter Vision’s team of website designers will create you a website that is centered a...2019-08-0824 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 377: Authenticity & Trauma Therapist 2.0. Guy Macpherson, PhD.I’m continually amazed at the incredible people I interview on this podcast. The people who dedicate their lives to helping those people who’ve been impacted by trauma are nothing short of incredible and inspiring.In this episode, I share one of the main themes that quickly showed up on this podcast when I first started it, and now, comes up almost every week--the importance (and the often overlooked quality) of authenticity.First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, inte...2019-07-1522 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 356: Early Psychosis. The Course is Coming. Guy MacphersonAs many of you know, I've been working on The Trauma Therapist Project full-time now for about one year.Prior to that, my position was as a license-eligible clinician, working under a licensed therapist, at a clinic here in Northern California for five years.Our role was to assess and treat young individuals between the ages of 12 and 25 who were showing early signs of psychosis.I absolutely loved the job and learned an amazing amount.I’ve wanted to create a workshop around this topic for a long time, and so, here it...2019-04-2409 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 349: Cultivating Compassion, Vulnerability & You. Guy Macpherson, PhdToday, a reflection in the wake of the live, online 10-day program I did last week, The Heart-Centered Therapist. Note: I will be doing it again next month, in April. If you're interested in learning more about that, you can do so here: http://theheartcenteredtherapist.com When I created this podcast my initial inspiration was to bring seasoned therapists on to talk about how to treat trauma. What I discovered, however--and what my guests shared--was that and then so much more. It's not about what you know. It's about who you are. I think, if I had to put it...2019-03-2218 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 347: The Power of the Beginner's Mind. Guy MacphersonGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2019-03-1509 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 345: Owning Your Truth. Guy Macpherson, PhDGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2019-03-0823 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 343: The Heart-Centered Therapist Is Coming. Guy Macpherson, PhDGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2019-03-0220 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 341: The Heart-Centered Therapist. Guy Macpherson, PhDSo many of my guests on The Trauma Therapist | Podcast have said, in one way or another, that It's Not What You Know. It's Who You Are. I love that! It inspires me! And I think it's taken me some time to truly live that and to own that. I'm planning a live, online, 10-Day training/workshop/experience for new trauma therapists called The Heart-Centered Therapist. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2tvQrhv This is also for anyone in the helping professions: therapists, social workers, counselors, coaches etc. The Heart-Centered Therapist, live, 10-Day training/workshop is about uncovering and honoring the un...2019-02-2220 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 339: Stepping into Aliveness. Guy Macpherson, PhDGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2019-02-1428 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 337: The Open Heart. Guy Macpherson, PhDGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2019-02-0719 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 334: Is This Healing? Guy MacphersonGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (https://www.t...2019-01-2417 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 332: Being a Human. Guy MacphersonGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (https://www.t...2019-01-1720 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 330: The Open Heart. Guy Macpherson, PhDGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/) with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcasts/), now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0 (http...2019-01-1019 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 326: Reflections on 2018. Guy Macpherson, PhDIn this episode, I talk a bit about the last year within The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and what it’s been like doing this full time! I also share a bit about what brought some of the Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members to the community, and what they’re going to be working on, as trauma therapists, in the coming year. Finally, I share some of my plans for the podcast and Trauma Therapist | 2.0. Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the...2018-12-2631 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 318: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Owning Our Story.Sometimes I feel that my reason for doing this podcast gets lost beneath the weight of my interviews. Today, I wanted to talk about that: What drives me in this work. Spoiler alert--it’s you, the trauma therapists who dedicate themselves to helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma. People like you inspire me and truly keep me going.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-contentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.2018-11-2238 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 302: My Story: Fears, Struggles & Inspiration. Guy Macpherson, PhDIn this episode I share about my journey--my struggles, insecurities, fears and some wins!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-contentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.2018-08-2938 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 296: You've Found Your Tribe. Guy Macpherson, PhDMy mission is to raise the awareness of trauma and to support new trauma healers. I do this via my podcast, my online course, Inner-Work For The New Trauma Worker (https://the-trauma-therapist-project.teachable.com/), and my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. Today, it’s all about Trauma Therapist | 2.0. Why I created it. What was the inspiration. What it’s about. And why, if you’re a new trauma healer (of any kind) just starting out on your trauma-informed journey, you should check it out. Right now, I’m running a $1, one-week trial where you can get access to everything Trauma Therapist | 2.0 has to o...2018-07-2621 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 284: Trauma Therapist Live: What's Going On NowGuy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis. In 2014, Guy founded The Trauma Therapist Project with the goals of raising the awareness of trauma and creating an educational and supportive community for new trauma workers. The Trauma Therapist Project has now grown to include The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, now being listened to in more than 160 countries around the world, as well as Trauma Therapist | 2.0, an online membership community specifically dedicated to educating and inspiring...2018-05-1928 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 226: Being Human. Guy Macpherson, PhD. The Trauma Therapist | PodcastToday an in between-isode and a video. Click here to watch the video. (https://player.vimeo.com/external/213276103.hd.mp4?s=8679e90b8920b701644c9a9a2edd54390c131649&profile_id=174) Things are happening around here at The Trauma Therapist Project and The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and I wanted to share a bit of it with you. I hope you enjoy it.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-contentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.2017-04-2117 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 178: Let Go or Be Dragged: Guy Macpherson, PhDToday, it’s personal. In this episode I share how my experience with the podcast and interviewing my incredible guests have impacted my life--as a husband, a father, a therapist, and as a son. This episode was taken from a blog post (http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/blog/let-go-dragged/) I wrote a few weeks ago. I deliberated whether or not I should write it, and I did. I deliberated whether or not I should share this episode, and here it is. Thanks for listening.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-contentBecome a supporter of this...2016-05-3116 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 155: Guy Macpherson, PhD. Trauma Therapist | 2.0Today on the podcast I talk about something I really haven’t talked about previously: My membership site specifically dedicated to new trauma therapists, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. (https://westcoasttraumaproject.leadpages.co/trauma-therapist-elite-leadpage/)In this episode, I take a little step back and provide a bit of background into what inspired me to start The Trauma Therapist Project, and then the podcast, and then share how interviewing these amazing thought leaders and therapists inspired me to create Trauma Therapist | 2.0.After that, I go into detail about the three components of Trauma Therapist | 2.0 and explain how, if you’re a new ther...2016-02-1128 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 138: Trauma Therapist Live: The Give & Take of Trauma TherapyMy 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...2015-11-3037 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 118: Trauma Therapist Live: StartingMy 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...2015-09-1821 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 115: The Process (of becoming a trauma therapist): Part 2My 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...2015-09-0720 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 114: Trauma Therapist Live: Knowing. Being. Doing.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 mos...2015-09-0320 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 112: The Trauma Therapist | Podcast: Nuts & BoltsMy 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 mos...2015-08-2125 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 80: Trauma Therapist Live: The Process of Becoming a Trauma TherapistToday, The Process of Becoming a Trauma Therapist. This episode is based on a recent blog post and inspired by the interviews I've been doing on the podcast. 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 PodcastTrauma Therapist elite: a membership site for new t...2015-04-3016 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 55: Guy Macpherson, PhD: The Trauma Therapist Live!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.Today: 5 Things I've Learned from Interviewing 50 Master Trauma Therapists. This was based on a blog post (http://www.westcoasttraumaproject.com/blog/14102766)I wrote which recieved a lot of comments on LinkedIn and so wanted to do an episode on it as well.Support this p...2015-01-2225 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 40: Guy Macpherson, PhD: The Trauma Therapist Live!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...2014-11-2723 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 23: Guy Macpherson, PhD. The Trauma Therapist Live!: The Power of Presence.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 wi...2014-09-2912 minThe Trauma TherapistEpisode 19: Guy Macpherson, PhDMy 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...2014-09-1515 min