The Trauma Therapist

Julie is a passionate learner and teacher, focusing on empowering clients with deeper understanding to live a vibrant and fulfilling life with meaningful interpersonal relationships.As an adoptive parent who is familiar with adoption trauma, grief, and loss, Julie is able to empathically come alongside adoptive families and adoptees with steadfast support and compassionate care. Her heart was moved for adoption in 2004 and she has been leading mission teams to China to serve in orphan care ever since.Her background in education and passion for life-long learning offers clients a relational approach to psychoeducation and neuroscience. As a pastor’s wife and mother of four children, from adolescents to young adults, and an adoptive mom, she is able to offer insight and help from both her life experience and professional training. For those who have been wounded by the church, Julie creates a safe space where they can explore religious and spiritual abuse and trauma without judgment.Samuel is a local community member in Columbus, Ohio who is a lifelong advocate for activism and mental health. Samuel routinely works with a wide variety of diverse groups to help spread community support to people in the Columbus area and beyond. Samuel is a co-host and the producer of Community Routes, which he considers an important step in an egalitarian future. Samuel does medical IT management for his career.In This EpisodeJulie Richards’ Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Christina Kantzavelos, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in treating chronic health conditions and trauma, discusses the challenges faced by individuals with chronic medical conditions and trauma. They also share their personal experiences with psychedelics for healing and emphasize the importance of working with knowledgeable practitioners. The podcast explores the link between chronic illness and trauma, the impact of trauma responses on the body, and the importance of addressing trauma in healing. The speaker discusses their approach to working with clients, including therapy sessions and a free chronic illness empowerment circle.

Thomas Hübl, PhD, is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change, integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science.Since the early 2000s, he has led large-scale events and courses on the healing of collective trauma, with a special focus on the shared history of Israelis and Germans, and facilitated healing and dialogue around racism, oppression, colonialism, and genocide.Thomas is the author of Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World and Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds. He has served as an advisor and guest faculty for universities and organizations and is currently a visiting scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University.In This EpisodeThomas Hübl’s Website---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Orna Guralnik, Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, discusses her unique approach to couples therapy and the challenges faced when working with two women in therapy. She shares her personal background and how cultural shifts influenced her interest in understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma. The importance of seeking truth, upholding human dignity, and sharing struggles with her team are also explored.

Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Through her facilitation of Brené Brown’s shame resilience curriculum, she helps women let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, and connection.Brooke’s new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, and depression. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University and has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 20 years.In This EpisodeBrooke’s websiteBrooke’s Daring Way workshopsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Hilary began her career at Owl Practice 5 years ago working to help support Therapists navigate the platform. She is a passionate advocate for mental health both professionally and in her personal life and has grown in her career with the organization where is currently the Director of Sales and Client Services.As a lifelong volunteer, Hilary is thrilled to continue her career with Owl Practice, currently helping to nurture customer relationships and grow the company’s software to better serve mental health professionals. Hilary is also an active volunteer in the LGBTQ2+ community, leading a support group for women new to coming out.In This EpisodeOwl Practice---What’s new with The Trauma Therapist Project!The Trauma 5: gold nuggets from my 700+ interviewsThe Trauma Therapist Newsletter: a monthly resource of information and inspiration dedicated to trauma therapists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Dr. Brian Tierney, a somatic psychologist, discusses integrative psychotherapy and his unique approach to trauma resolution. He explores the mind-body connection in trauma healing and emphasizes the importance of stabilizing and regulating the nervous system. The podcast also delves into different modalities of bodywork, the power of touch in therapy, and provides information on how to contact Dr. Tierney.

Psychotherapist Gina Moffa discusses trauma, grief, and life transitions. The importance of curiosity in fostering peace and understanding among people is highlighted. The manifestations of grief are explored, including physical, emotional, and behavioral responses. Gina shares insights from her book and upcoming projects, emphasizing the importance of connecting with colleagues and expressing gratitude.

Clinical psychologist and trauma expert Jeffrey Rutstein discusses shame, its impact on relationships, breaking free from shame and trauma patterns, trauma's impact on the nervous system, and the Healing Trauma Program.

Doreen Hills, Founder of the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment, discusses the challenges faced in starting a trauma center as a woman of color. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and supporting young clinicians of color. The host highlights the significance of authenticity, vulnerability, and genuineness in trauma therapy practice.