The Trauma Therapist

Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-eight years. Her second book, “Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing, Rowman & Littlefield,” (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019) deals with overcoming trauma including physical and sexual abuse, war-related injury, loss due to tragedy or illness and natural disaster.Shari's new book, “Stolen Childhoods: Thriving About Abuse” is out now worldwide in hardcover, ebook and audiobook with Tantor Media, narrated by me!! Books are available on Amazon or wherever you buy your books are sold: https://amzn.to/46A2yf4She is a regular guest trauma expert on the Law and Crime Network. Additionally, Botwin has served as an expert witness in high profile cases of sexual assault and childhood abuse. In July 2022 Botwin presented a webinar for the Trauma and Recovery Institute in China on the role of an eating disorder in staying stuck in childhood abuse. Botwin has conducted Keynote presentations for dozens of universities, and given expert on-air commentary on breaking stories related to trauma (Covid-19) on a variety of international media outlets.Shari Botwin, LCSW, has been counseling survivors in recovery from all types of traumas in her Cherry Hill, New Jersey private practice for over twenty-eight years.In This EpisodeShari’s websiteThriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Holly Crumpler, an advocate for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and her son, filmmaker Dylan Crumpler, dive into their transformative journey. They discuss the creation of 'Petals of a Rose,' a film aiming to counter the stigma surrounding DID. Holly shares her diagnosis at 51, highlighting the intricate relationship between trauma and identity. They emphasize the importance of accurate representation and education in mental health, addressing misconceptions while sharing personal insights into living with DID. Their work aims to shift narratives and foster understanding.

Dr. Glenn Doyle has extensive clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and consultation settings. He has presented multiple times at the annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and the American Psychological Association (APA).Dr. Doyle got into psychology because, as a teenager, he became deeply fascinated with the self-help movement as well as literature, and as a professional has made it his mission to bring the techniques and research base of clinical psychology to the personal empowerment paradigm of self-help.In This EpisodeDr. Doyle’s websiteSeek SafelySeek Safely podcastWish I'd Known That: 20 1/2 Lessons You Simply Cannot Ignore If You Really Want To Heal, by Dr. Glenn Doyle---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This one from the archives is with one of my favorite guests, Gerald W. Vest, LMFT. Gerry is no longer with us yet his passion, which I'm sure you'll hear in this interview, was a driving force for me as I've continued to produce this podcast. Gerry's compassion for those veterans he worked with is so friggin' inspiring. I so wish I could have him back on the show. Gerald W. Vest, LMFT was a military OneSource and TRICARE provider for individuals, couples, and families. He supervised students and professionals for licensing requirements. In addition, he organized, consulted, and trained for the Community Integrative Health Collaboratives, which served warriors, veterans, and their families using integrative and holistic approaches to healing.Gerald also served as a Senior Social Worker for the premier US Army Warrior Restoration and Resilience Center (R and R Center) at Ft. Bliss, TX. His responsibilities included meeting with soldiers diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSd) as a primary therapist, along with their children and families.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Chelsea Brown is an LPC Supervisor in Oklahoma and owns Restoration Behavioral Health in Muskogee, OK. She is a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, having trained at the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Child Abuse and Neglect and is also a provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidenced-based treatment approach to Post-Traumatic Stress in Adults.Chelsea grew up in Muskogee, OK, and has raised a family there since 2005. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology and her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern State University. She has worked in this field for over 10 years, assisting individuals and their families.Chelsea focuses on trauma-work for her community and specializes in treating first responders, but also serves the kids that come through her advocacy center who have been victims of abuse and neglect. She specializes in working with individuals and children with diagnoses of PTSD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, and Reactive Attachment Disorder.She is a Boeing Scholar through the Strong Star Initiative in Houston, TX in their training initiative for CPT. Chelsea is dedicated to ever-growing her knowledge of trauma treatment and recovery through hundreds of clock hours of continuing education and training, including training in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Advanced TFCBT coursework, and Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma Model (CE-CERT). "This dedication to training ensures that we, at Restoration, have all the tools and skills we need to treat the challenges our clients are facing."In This EpisodeChelsea’s WebsiteContact Chelsea: chelsea.brown@restorationbh.com---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Leann R Johnson, MS, is an Industrial/Organizational Psychology practitioner and systems therapist. She has 30 years of experience as an Equity and Inclusion professional, having worked in non-profit, higher education, private and public sectors. Leann is a professional storyteller and an actor in comedic and dramatic improvisational theater in Portland, Oregon. She co-created Black Woman/White Woman, an evolving, experimental work featured in 2022 by the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Laurie Moore is a spiritual teacher with graduate degrees in expressive arts therapy, Marriage Family Counseling, and certificates in animal communication and hypnotherapy. Her work utilizes communicating with all species and moment to moment creation and her message is that you are a gift to the universe.  In This EpisodeLaurie’s websiteDrLaurieMoore.com AnimiricalesLaurie’s books---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Erin Moran, a licensed mental health counselor, delves into the critical role of authenticity in trauma therapy. She shares her journey from addiction treatment to developing the clinical program at Sophros Recovery. Topics include exploring trauma work, financial literacy for families, and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing.

We've all heard of Type A and Type B, but Type C is common to many women and can harm our health if taken too far.Here’s a set of common Type C behaviors: -Being overly conscientious and responsible-Carrying others’ burdens-Not setting sufficient personal boundaries-Wanting to please others-Avoiding conflict-Internalizing toxic emotionsIt sounds familiar, right? Unfortunately, this “pathological niceness” is scientifically linked to disease.  At 'Type C Toolbox,' Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied and Anna White's mission is to build awareness, offer guidance and strategies, create community, connect women, and encourage further learning. Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied is a clinical psychologist born and raised in New York City. She worked for over 15 years in city hospitals providing both patient care and academic training and has maintained a private practice in Manhattan since 2010, where she provides evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and stress due to a wide range of conditions including past history of trauma, pregnancy, and relationship issues. Dr. Glied received her BA from Carleton College in Minnesota. After receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University in 2006, she completed an internship at Montefiore Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in trauma at NYU. Dr. Glied lives with her husband, two sons, and dog in Manhattan.Anna White is a former Wall Street executive who experienced severe burnout and subsequent chronic illness during her years in the corporate sector. Type C traits were a significant contributor to her declining health. After leaving corporate life, she founded a specialty care package company, Rest & Heal. She holds a B.S. and M.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.In This EpisodeType C Toolbox ProjectDr. Kore Nissenson Glied's WebsiteRest & HealType C Toolbox Podcast---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Zina Ortiz is a childhood trauma survivor. Her experiences of chronic neglect, physical, mental, and sexual abuse have provided her with a unique opportunity to embark on a personal journey of healing. Through this transformative process, she has gained a profound understanding of the complexities and far-reaching impacts of trauma, as well as the incredible power of healing.Zina founded the Elephant in The Room group psychotherapy practice where she specializes in the treatment of Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.Without shaming, blaming, magnifying, or minimizing the main challenge Zina’s goals as a psychotherapist are based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective and successful in their lives and they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. In This EpisodeZina Ortiz's WebsiteElephant in The RoomSocials:FacebookInstagram---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.