Therapy Chat

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! Today I'm bringing you a replay episode with Keria NolaKeri Nola is a psychotherapist and coach for healers and the creator of the Messages From Shadow deck. Keri discusses the Shadow in more depth and discusses how she became acquainted with this concept and how we can learn to welcome all parts of ourselves. Resources:https://www.kerinola.com Considering training in the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)? Visit unyte.com to learn more about the SSP and use my code LREAGAN1 at checkout for $100 off an annual SSP subscription bundle or training course. Thank you PESI and Psychotherapy Networker for sponsoring this week's episode! Therapists, heck out Janina Fisher's trainings and other offerings related to trauma, attachment and shame via the PESI/Psychotherapy Networker partner page and get special discounts! Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free. Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes. Now featuring E-prescribe. Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!Learn about trauma, connect with resources and find a trauma therapist near you at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com. We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Find a trauma therapist in the US or Europe via www.findtraumatherapy.com!Therapists, registration opens in summer 2025 for Trauma Therapist Network membership. Join a compassionate and skilled group of trauma therapists for weekly calls focused on Self Care, Case Consultation, Q&A and Training. Get on the waiting list now to be the first to know when registration opens! Sign up here https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/join Podcast produced by Vaudeo Productions - https:/vaudeoproductions.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Lourdes Viado, a Las Vegas psychotherapist and host of the Women In-Depth Podcast, dives into the transformative world of depth psychology. She highlights the concept of the 'shadow' and its role in midlife transitions. Through art, poetry, and dreamwork, Dr. Viado shares how clients can navigate personal crises and reclaim their identities. She also addresses the hormonal changes of perimenopause and their emotional impacts, stressing the need for self-awareness. This engaging discussion illuminates the power of creative expression in healing.

Dr. Janina Fisher is a licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert, formerly an instructor at Harvard Medical School. In this insightful conversation, she explores the connection between complex trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder. Janina discusses her innovative Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, aiming to heal attachment wounds. She emphasizes the significance of client education in trauma therapy, the role of self-compassion in healing, and the impact of community support on trauma recovery.

What drives a trauma therapist to dedicate their life to healing others? Meet 12 experts as they share their journeys and their reasons for choosing this path.Welcome to the New Year episode for 2025! As usual, I'll start by reflecting back on 2024, which was a much better year than 2022 or 2023, but still a very tough year for me. And there were many glimmers.Then we will hear from 12 Trauma Therapist Network members sharing about their work as trauma therapists. I hope that hearing from some of our talented members will be interesting and for those who are intimidated by the idea of trauma therapy, that it will inspire curiosity about what type of therapist would be the right fit! 2025 is getting started, let's buckle in! Featured GuestsBarbara Maresca, Psy.DKrista Verrastro, RDTKatie Bingner, LCPCGabrielle Kawashima, LPCCJennyfer Rosado, LPCKim Torrence, LCSW-CAnna Pemberton, LCPCLaurie Eldred, LCSWCarol Williams, LMFTPeg Shippert, LPCElizabeth Cush, LCPCAlison Dagger, LCPC, MT-BC🌟TRAUMA THERAPISTS🌟 We are needed more than ever. I'm committed to supporting you and created a community for you to be part of. Join the wait list for my membership community, Trauma Therapist Network, here: https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/join ! We'll notify you the next time we open to accept new members, likely in Summer 2025.Watch this episode in video format on YouTube!Therapists - get special savings on trainings through our partnership with Psychotherapy Networker/PESI. Trainings with many previous Therapy Chat guests are discounted at this link. Here's the special offer on SSP I mentioned: Visit unyte.com to learn more about the SSP and use my code LREAGAN1 at checkout for $100 off an annual SSP subscription bundle or training course. Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week’s episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe! Use promo code “chat” at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!!Join the TTN e-mail list to learn what's coming up with Therapy Chat, Trauma Chat and Trauma Therapist Network and get my free PDF 5 Common Mistakes People Make When Searching For A Trauma Therapist here!Find my most frequently recommended resources for learning about trauma here – includes recommended books and trainings.Find a trauma therapist near you via findtraumatherapy.com! We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available at Trauma Therapist Network. Love Therapy Chat? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe where you listen to your podcasts! Thank you!Podcast produced by Vaudeo Productions - https://vaudeoproductions.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Debi Jenkins Frankle, an accomplished grief-informed psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, shares her insights on navigating grief and loss. She discusses heartfelt strategies for coping during significant family occasions, like Thanksgiving, and emphasizes self-compassion amidst the emotional turmoil. Debi highlights creative rituals, such as music and writing, to help children and adults honor memory. The conversation also touches on educational resources for therapists to better support those grieving, enhancing community understanding of these complex emotions.

Debi Jenkins Frankle, an experienced grief-informed psychotherapist with over 30 years in the field, joins to explore the intricate dynamics of grief and family relationships. She discusses how unspoken words can hinder healing and the emotional weight of unresolved feelings. Listeners learn about diverse forms of loss—whether through death or relationship endings—and the importance of honoring memories. Debi emphasizes the need for open communication in fostering understanding and reconciliation within families during trying times.

Michelle Farris, a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist, dives into the complexities of codependency and its effects on relationships. She shares personal reflections on recognizing unhealthy patterns and prioritizing self-care, especially during the holiday season. The discussion highlights the differences between anger management classes and domestic violence intervention. Farris also explores the challenges of parenting with codependency, urging parents to foster independence while maintaining their own well-being.

Dr. Jonice Webb, a clinical psychologist and author, discusses the profound effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) on adult relationships and mental health. She highlights how well-meaning parents may overlook their children’s emotional needs, leading to feelings of emptiness in adulthood. The conversation offers insightful tools for identifying CEN and emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness for healing. Webb shares resources for recovery and hope, proving that it's possible to mend emotional scars and build deeper connections at any age.

Dr. Lindsay Gibson, a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience and author of "Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," delves into the impact of emotionally immature parents on their offspring. She discusses how these dynamics cultivate anxiety, low self-worth, and trauma in adulthood. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing and growth, and offers strategies for embracing self-care and establishing emotional boundaries. Listeners gain valuable insights into redefining their identity amidst familial expectations.

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week we have a conversation with two guest that I hope you'll find interesting whether you identify as a therapist, a human with complex PTSD/developmental trauma, part of a system of multiples or someone with a dissociative disorder, or if you are anyone who's curious about parts work and your inner world. I was honored to record this interview earlier this month with two amazing therapists who are thought leaders in the trauma world: Dr. Jamie+ Marich, author of Dissociation Made Simple and many other books; and Dr. Dick Schwartz, who developed Internal Family Systems (IFS). Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they/we) began her career as a humanitarian aid worker in Bosnia-Hercegovina from 2000-2003, primarily teaching English and music. Jamie travels internationally teaching on topics related to trauma, EMDR therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and yoga, while maintaining a private practice and online education operations in her home base of Akron, OH. Marich is the founder of the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and the developer of the Dancing Mindfulness approach to expressive arts therapy. Her personal memoir about surviving spiritual abuse called You Lied to Me About God came out in October 2024.Dr. Dick Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There his patients became his teachers as they described how their parts formed networks of inner relationship that resembled the families he had been working with. He also found that as they focused on and, thereby, separated from their parts, they would shift into a state he calls Self. From these explorations the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was born in the early 1980s. IFS is now evidence-based and has become a widely-used form of psychotherapy, particularly with trauma. It provides a non-pathologizing, optimistic, and empowering perspective and a practical and effective set of techniques for working with individuals, couples, families, and more recently, corporations and classrooms.Learn more about Dr. Jamie Marich here.Learn more about Dr. Dick Schwartz and IFS here.🌟 Trauma Therapists 🌟 We are needed more than ever. I'm committed to supporting you and created a community for you to be part of. Join the waiting list for my membership community, Trauma Therapist Network! Go here to add your name: https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/join and you can register very soon with a special discount!Watch this episode in video format on YouTube!Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week’s episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching toTherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe! Use promo code “chat” at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!!Join the TTN e-mail list to learn what's coming up with Therapy Chat, Trauma Chat and Trauma Therapist Network and get my free PDF 5 Common Mistakes People Make When Searching For A Trauma Therapist here!Find my most frequently recommended resources for learning about trauma here – includes recommended books and trainings.Find a trauma therapist near you via findtraumatherapy.com! We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available at Trauma Therapist Network. Love Therapy Chat? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe where you listen to your podcasts! Thank you!Podcast produced by Vaudeo Productions - https://vaudeoproductions.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CHAT for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands