Karla Gomez, a mental health professional specializing in addiction, discusses the profound impact of addiction on family relationships. She shares her journey from a culinary career to advocating for mental health, shaped by her Puerto Rican roots. The conversation explores the importance of viewing addiction through the lens of family dynamics and emphasizes a holistic treatment approach. Karla also highlights the necessity of fostering secure attachments in therapeutic relationships and the cultural differences in addressing mental health within families.

This week, Kirsty sits down to reflect on her time as host over the past year, and hints at what's to come in 2025! Happy New Year from Attachment Theory in Action!   Show Notes:  https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/  

Happy Holidays from Attachment Theory in Action! Tune in next week for a New Year's Eve special with Kirsty and Jenna where they recap 2024!   Show Notes:  https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/  

Join Dr. Krista Jordan, a psychotherapist from Austin, Texas, who specializes in attachment styles and couples therapy. She discusses the complexities of disorganized attachment and its emotional impacts. The conversation highlights how early experiences shape attachment styles, the various forms of loss beyond death, and the influence of technology on parent-child dynamics. Dr. Jordan also emphasizes the importance of understanding attachment for healthier relationships and emotional healing in both children and adults.

In this week's episode, our official new host Kirsty speaks with Nigel Denning, a counseling psychologist and director of integrative psychology and medicine. Together, they talk the intersections of attachment theory, therapeutic interventions and intergenerational healing.   Show Notes:  https://www.integrativeattachmenttherapy.com/   https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/  https://www.tkcchaddock.org/events/atiawebinar/  https://shop.tkcchaddock.org/  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/  https://www.facebook.com/TKCChaddock https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkcchaddock/posts/?feedView=all https://www.instagram.com/tkcchaddock https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/  

In this week's episode, Kirsty is joined by former host, Jenna Kelly. Together they reflect on Jenna's time as host, what Kirsty is looking forward to, and what the future will hold for Attachment Theory in Action.   https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/

This week, Kirsty speaks with Dr. Melanie Elliott, a consultant who specializes in behavioral health, speak about measurement based care and some of the different techniques for using this practice effectively.

This week, Kirsty sits down with Roxeanna Steiner, an early childhood specialist and mother of a child with a disability, to share her personal journey with her son, Austin. Together, they offer valuable tips on supporting children with disabilities and healing attachment wounds.   Show Notes:  Roxeanna's Email Follow LUME on Facebook LUME's Website

This week, Kirsty sits down with Dafna Lender, author, and international trainer and supervisor. Together, they talk about Dafna's approach to therapy, and her strategies for integrative attachment family therapy. Show Notes https://www.dafnalender.com Come to Dafna's Webinar!

Donny Frank, a dynamic social media personality, dives into the essential nature of connection and attachment. He discusses the significance of nurturing emotional ties in family and romantic relationships, especially under life's pressures. The conversation highlights strategies for overcoming barriers to genuine connections, particularly within therapeutic settings, promoting empathy and mutual support. Additionally, Donny emphasizes the importance of resilience in parenting, advocating for understanding individual strengths to foster deeper family bonds.