The Trauma Therapist

David Mars, developer of a couples treatment model, discusses the flaws in traditional couples therapy and his dedication to creating a more effective approach. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what is right in a relationship rather than solely on what is wrong. Mars also explores the impact of unresolved trauma and insecure patterns in relationships, and introduces the transformative couples therapy program, highlighting the qualities of an effective couple therapist and the benefits of learning together in a group.

Carl Waggett, a full-time firefighter and Acting Captain, shares his journey of overcoming PTSD and raising mental health awareness through his podcast. They discuss the challenges faced by emergency service workers, the importance of learning and self-care, and the multifaceted nature of EMS and special forces work. Carl also talks about his podcast and support group that provides a safe space for individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Michelle Cleary (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist who is trained in EMDR, holds a certificate in Somatic Experiencing™ (SE), assists at SE trainings throughout the year, is a former adjunct professor for SUNY Stony Brook, School of Social Welfare, and maintains a full time private practice that focuses on treating trauma and eating disorders. Why? Why so much learning and work?Well, because after decades of her own life saving, nurturing therapy, Michelle still struggled with strong eating disorder behaviors, regular bouts of depression, mood shifts, anxiety, and overwhelm. These challenging experiences were interspersed during a time when she was also succeeding, building healthy relationships, learning, and creating. Michelle was happier and healthier than ever but was STILL living with a lot of challenging experiences.Michelle is now dedicated to discovering, understanding, and teaching others the way our nervous system and brain-body development contributes to our moods, behaviors, relationships, mental health, and productivity.In This EpisodeMichelle’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.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Edward Tick, Ph.D.Edward Tick is an internationally recognized transformational healer, psychotherapist, writer and educator. Ed has worked internationally on the psychospiritual and cross-cultural healing of military and war trauma and on holistic and psycho-spiritual healing.Edward was the co-founder and Executive Director of Soldier’s Heart, which after 13 years, has just closed its door. He was the U.S. Army’s 2012 trainer in the holistic healing of PTSD, training over 2,500 chaplains and officers, and is the author of six books including the groundbreaking War and the Soul, as well as, Warrior’s Return: Restoring the Soul After War.In This EpisodeEd on episode #209Ed’s website: Soldier’s HeartWhat Have We Done: The Moral Injury of Our Longest Wars, David WoodKilling from the Inside Out: Moral Injury and Just War, Robert Emmet MeagherOther books by Robert Emmet Meagher---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.

K.J. Ramsey, a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor and author, discusses the intersection of theology, psychology, and spiritual formation. They share their experiences of complex trauma, religious trauma, and disability that influenced their therapeutic journey and writing. The conversation also touches on working with trauma clients, embracing a God of love and connection, and the humanity of Jesus.

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Nancy Morgan.Nancy Morgan specializes both in working with adults with severe mental health challenges whose traumatic histories influence and inform their thoughts and behaviors, and in providing Trauma-Focused training and supervision to future therapists.Her primary work has been in Partial Hospitalization Program settings, Secure Residential Treatment Facilities, and Intensive Outpatient Programs, where she’s served as a clinician, manager, or most often as program clinical supervisor. Currently, Dr. Morgan works as the Director of Behavioral Health at LifeMoves, Northern California’s largest agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness where she has developed a Trauma-Focused Mindfulness-Based training curriculum whereby she provides didactics, supervises, and mentors graduate psychology students.In This EpisodeNancy’s email: nlmorgan@gmail.comLifeMovesNancy’s websiteMad In AmericaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Christine Li is a strong advocate for mental health, and her reasons are personal.Her experience as a young highschool student and seeing many around her struggling impacted her to such a degree that it changed the trajectory of her life.Now, Christine is the founder and CEO of Mentaya – a company that helps private practice therapists grow their revenue and private-pay client base by leveraging out of network benefits to bring client costs down closer to a copay. They instantly check clients’ benefits and automatically file out of network claims to help your clients get reimbursed.It’s a win-win with Mentaya: Collect the full fee you deserve while significantly lowering costs for your clients.In This EpisodeMentaya 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.

Charlie was born and raised in Staten Island, New York and as a young adult he moved to Old Bridge and later Millstone, New Jersey. His success in the financial services industry allowed him to rise through the ranks of First Union/Wachovia, ultimately leading him and his wife, Sandy, of 30 years, and their two daughters, Melissa and Kristen, to Charlotte. He assumed the role of the director of sales, marketing and product development for the Wachovia Insurance Group, a legacy Wells Fargo company; he left the company in 2003.His story of surviving two tragic accidents, including the major brain trauma of a car accident and an “electrocution” in which he burned over two thirds of his body, became the focus of the 2012 award winning docu-drama called Charlie’s Scars.The inspiration for the founding of Project 2 Heal came in part from Charlie’s recognition of the care he needed and received from his parents during, and after, his two trials from the accidents, but also from the recognition of how many friends offered to help his family during that time.In This EpisodeCharlie’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.

Bessel A. van der Kolk, clinician, researcher, and teacher on posttraumatic stress, discusses the importance of talking about trauma for healing, the uselessness of the diagnostic manual, learning from mistakes in trauma therapy, and the impact of feedback on the brain.

I’m excited to announce—MEDIA+MEDIA+ is the new division of our company through which we’re going to be helping mental health practitioners of all kinds promote their incredible work and brands, and share it with the people who want and need to hear it.I’ve been fortunate over the course of the past several years to create a sizable social presence. The Trauma Therapist Podcast receives hundreds of thousands of downloads per month and we have thousands of followers across our social media channels.I’d like to offer you the opportunity to utilize this platform to promote your work, whether it’s a book you have launching, or a course, or even your private practice.Here’s how we’ll promote your work and brand:Social Media PLUS Advertising: we’ll work closely with you to create an eye-catching graphic (consisting of an image, text and link to your service/offering, as well as to your episode on the podcast) and we we’ll post this out across our social channels.Video Clips: I’ll do a short (15-minute) interview with you in which you’ll share about you and your offer (your course, workshop, book, event, program etc.) and we’ll use this to create dynamic video clips that will go out across our social channels including Tik Tok and Youtube!Your Own Sponsor Spot: The sponsor spot is exactly what we offer our regular sponsors. This includes text created by you and then recorded by Guy that will then be played in the mid-roll spot across our catalogue of 700+ interviews!Who is this for?We’re looking to help promote anyone in the mental health field who’s passionate about what they’re doing and who want to reach more people. This means therapists and/or coaches of any kind.You do not have to be licensed to take advantage of this opportunity.*How does it work?Once you make your purchase, you’ll receive a receipt with information and I will then be in touch with you about next steps such as images you’d like to use for social posts, information about scheduling your interview, and the text/copy for your sponsor spot!I look forward to working with you!Click here to learn more about MEDIA+Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.