Attachment Theory in Action

Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®.

Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection to the show for part one of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®. Part two will be released on March 16th.

Karen welcomes Sabra Starnes to the show to tell her story as an adoptee, growing up in a transracial family, and her reunion story through an attachment lens. Sabra has a Masters in Social Work from Catholic University and Masters in Education from American University. She specializes in adoption, foster care, parenting issues, and skills. Sabra is married to the love of her life Krushae, son Larry and Rasheed, and a 3-year-old granddaughter, Alayna. You can find her online at sabrastarnes.com

Karen welcomes Sabra Starnes to the show to tell her story as an adoptee, growing up in a transracial family, and her reunion story through an attachment lens. Part two will be released on March 2nd Sabra has a Masters in Social Work for Catholic University and Masters in Education from American University. She specializes in adoption, foster care, parenting issues, and skills. Sabra is married to the love of her life Krushae, son Larry and Rasheed, and a 3-year-old granddaughter, Alayna. You can find her online at sabrastarnes.com

Karen concludes her discussion with Deborah Dana, a clinician specializing in complex trauma. They explore the application of Polyvagal Theory in therapy, understanding resistant and compliant clients, the relationship between window of tolerance and Polyvagal Theory, engaging the nervous system, and accessing resources. Deborah emphasizes the importance of practicing between sessions to reshape the nervous system.

Karen welcomes Deborah A. Dana, LCSW, to the show for part one of their two part discussion on the connection between Polyvagal theory and attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 16th. Deborah A. Dana is a clinician and consultant specializing in working with complex trauma. Dana consults with the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute. She has authored or co-edited several books on Polyvagal Theory, and developed the Rhythm of Regulation Clinical training series.

Karen welcomes Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, MSW, RPT-S back to the show for the conclusion of their two part discussion on interpersonal neurobiology.  Robyn Gobbel is a psychotherapist who is currently focused on teaching, training, and writing.  Her clinical focus has always been children with a history of complex trauma and their families. 

Karen begins an all new series of conversations by welcomeing Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, MSW, RPT-S to the show for part one of their two part discussion on interpersonal neurobiology. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 2nd. Robyn Gobbel is a psychotherapist who is currently focused on teaching, training, and writing.  Her clinical focus has always been children with a history of complex trauma and their families. 

Karen welcomes Dr. Angela Cusimano to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on the impact of divorce on attachment. Angela Cusimano is a psychologist and personal coach with decades of experience working with kids, families, and trauma survivors. She is a childhood divorce survivor and has dedicated most of her career to helping struggling kids and families. As a way to connect with a greater number of people outside of the therapy room, she has started a coaching program specifically for childhood divorce survivors who struggle with self-love, self-sabotage, and difficulties in their partnerships. She offers group and individual coaching programs and has published a book for families going through the divorce process which can be found on Amazon and a book for parents who want to safely raise their teens in the digital age.

Karen welcomes Dr. Angela Cusimano to the show for part one of their discussion on the impact of divorce on attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, January 19th. Angela Cusimano is a psychologist and personal coach with decades of experience working with kids, families, and trauma survivors. She is a childhood divorce survivor and has dedicated most of her career to helping struggling kids and families. As a way to connect with a greater number of people outside of the therapy room, she has started a coaching program specifically for childhood divorce survivors who struggle with self-love, self-sabotage, and difficulties in their partnerships. She offers group and individual coaching programs and has published a book for families going through the divorce process which can be found on Amazon and a book for parents who want to safely raise their teens in the digital age.