Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a social work professor at Molloy University and a clinician in NYC where she has maintained a private practice for 30 years. She is an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy Initiative at the University of New Hampshire and has published and presented nationally about sibling abuse. She has also conducted numerous trainings and workshops on diversity, locally and nationally, and transformed a Long Island School District’s approach to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.  Dr. Meyers is the host of a podcast titled “What Would Dr. Meyers Do?” focused on countertransference and “getting into the mind of a therapist” where there is dedicated series to the issue of sibling abuse. www.amymeyersphd.org www.linktr.ee/drmeyerspod FB/IG/TT @drmeyerspod Kina’s linktree:https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

Just a brief episode of me discussing my thoughts on people pleasing as an attachment based adaptation. Also, weighing in on the “is people pleasing manipulation” debate https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

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View Kina’s linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. (she/her) is the Owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services located in Claremont, California She provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians. Stephanie specializes in providing care from a process-oriented perspective informed by her extensive training and experience in Gestalt Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and “Parts” work. While she works with a variety of clinical issues and concerns, some of her specialty areas include trauma, dissociation, interpersonal relationships and communication, eating disorders and body image concerns, and LGBTQI issues. Stephanie is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, is trained in EMDR and EFT “Tapping.” She is the Co-Director for Gestalt Associates Training, Los Angeles, an international training program dedicated to the application and development of contemporary Gestalt theory and practice. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at a doctorate program for a University in Southern California where she enjoys teaching and mentoring students. https://www.goldsmithpsychologicalservices.com/https://gatla.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

In this episode I discuss how we make sense of trauma when it is happening, and how these meanings impact us long term. I discuss what it means to reprocess trauma by focusing on meanings and learnings instead of specific incidents and autobiographical memories.  o view Kinas resources and support her work, click here https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist You can follow Kina on Patreon and access bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

You can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist https://www.julianetaylorshore.com

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Melissa is a licensed therapist in private practice in South Carolina.  She has been in practice for 19 years and she specializes in working with couples and with adults with complex trauma.  She is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and Clinician and she's in her Advanced Year in becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @melissaparkssays www.melissaparkstherapy.com You can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Tori Olds is a psychotherapist who specializes in experiential therapeutic modalities. She is an educator who provides training to other therapists in experiential models of healing including coherence therapy, IFS and AEDP. Below are her website and YouTube channel: https://toriolds.com https://youtube.com/@DrToriOlds You can access Kina’s workshops, practice website and Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Christine is a family physician in Calgary, Canada with a background in justice work, medical education, and global health. A skilled facilitator and speaker, she is engaged in building individual and community resilience. Her writing creates the woven narrative between her interests – wellbeing, trauma recovery, and the power of story. She is a skilled trauma therapist, understanding that stress lives in human and community bodies and the author of the book Modern Trauma Toolkit as well as co-founder of Safer Spaces Training. ModernTrauma.com https://www.christinegibson.net Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Strong Roots Psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com Support my work and become a Patreon Subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

In this bonus podcast episode on Patreon I discuss:  -The process of grief in processing complex trauma and loss of relationships -How "emotional completion" works in conjunction with somatic release  -Building a relationship with your inner wisdom/center in IFS -People with CPTSD who are high performing and emotionally constrained  -Validating or invalidating your emotions, and how to deal with rumination in therapy  If you're interested in supporting my work and accessing my bonus content, my Patreon is here: https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

View Jacques bio to work with her here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/jacque-blossfield Kinas linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, coach and speaker/facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. Her work is guided by a deep belief that the relationships we choose are opportunities to practice new behaviors and values that weren't available to us in our families of origin. In her practice, she primarily helps mixed race adults find peace in their identity and build relationships where they feel emotionally connected. She also works with interracial couples and people of all identities when her schedule allows. Rainas website: https://www.roottorisesomatics.com/ Raina’s instagram/TikTok: @roottorisesomatics Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Jessica Frick is a counselor in Erie, Pennsylvania who specializes in working with the adult children of emotionally immature parents. Jessica uses acceptance and commitment therapy (or ACT, for short) to help her clients connect with their emotional selves, allow judgment to fade to the background, and to live a valuable, fulfilling life, whether or not that includes their parents. Jessica provides therapy in person in Erie, and telehealth across the state. Jessica also provides telehealth services to Florida residents.  If you're interested in working with Jessica, go to www.metamorphosiscounseling.net and click "get started" tiktok handle: @therapy_with_jess Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Website: https://www.ashantisjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamashantis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamashantis Ashantis Jones (she/they) is a trained Master’s level Counselor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer that focuses their work on the mind and body - both of which are equally important to one’s health. As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMPH), she practices as a Mental Health + Recovery Coach and Fitness Professional. Her specialties include body image/body respect, weight-inclusive care, and career-based trauma. She utilizes an intersectional, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach.  Services: Coaching: We may be a good fit if you are focused on navigating body respect, eating concerns, career-based trauma, or how to navigate systems of oppression. Personal Training: We may be a good fit if you are focused on navigating movement without weight-based or aesthetic-based goals.  Mind + Body: We may be a good fit if you are focused on navigating body respect or eating concerns and would like support navigating movement without weight-based or aesthetic-based goals.  View Kinas linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Strong roots psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/

At just 14 years old, Preston Walker began his journey in the therapeutic field by volunteering at a crisis hotline, providing support to peers in need of suicide prevention. These experiences inspired him to pursue an education in psychology and career in Marriage and Family Therapy. When accruing hours for licensure, Preston Walker had the fortunate experience of having Jay Noricks, the founder of Parts and Memory Therapy, as his Primary Supervisor . He learned from the founder about Parts and Memory Therapy twice a week, became proficient in utilizing it, and was one of the first clinicians who became a certified in the approach, as well as a Certified Trainer of Parts and Memory Therapy. He is not only authorized to run workshops on Parts and Memory Therapy and to certify therapists in the modality. He is passionate about approaches that utilize memory reconsolidation, but also an advocate for therapists to have training in multiple modalities. He is known in his community for utilizing multiple approaches including neurofeedback, Parts and Memory Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy."This link is for therapist who would like to learn Parts and Memory Therapyhttps://calendly.com/walkerneurotherapy/parts-and-memory-therapy-level-1-training?back=1&month=2023-06 Kinas linktree is found here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist We have therapists providing experiential therapy for clients in Texas and Missouri - you can find out more at https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/

Jennifer Scully is a trauma therapist running a humble private practice, who does this work because she's passionate about supporting human beings through the human experience. In this interview we discuss Stephen Porges Safe and Sound protocol, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Psychodrama. You can read her bio here:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-scully-winchester-tn/768354 You can view Kinas linktree and resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist And you can view Kinas practice and see available therapists here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/

In todays episode we break down OCD and complex trauma, and trauma informed treatment for OCD.  You can my workshops, mailing list and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Robin Wolvek is an associate marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles, California. She completed a master’s program at Pepperdine University and received clinical training in psychodynamic therapy. Robin specializes in complex trauma, depression and anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Throughout her education, training, and extra certification programs, Robin has learned to incorporate tools from psychodynamic therapy, DBT, attachment focused therapy, internal family systems, exposure and response prevention therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, EFT, and Gestalt techniques to tailor treatment to each individual client and best meet their needs. Robins IG and tik tok: @therapy_with_Robin Robins psychology today link: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/robin-wolvek-agoura-hills-ca/784922 To learn more about OCD and OCD treatment check out the following resources: Dr. Piniciotti, who is an OCD + PTSD specialist. Her work focuses on the crossover: https://www.cmpinciotti.com/ The International OCD Foundation is an incredible resource on all things OCD: www.iocdf.org Here's an article on ineffective treatments for OCD and why: https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/ineffective-and-potentially-harmful-psychological-interventions-for-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/

Megan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor practicing in Somerset, KY. She is an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist-Provider and founder of Sandscapes: The Kentucky Sandtray Institute. Megan is also the Director of Communications for the International Association for Sandtray Therapy. Megan owns a group private practice in Kentucky serving children, teens and adults primarily using Sandtray Therapy, EMDR and Play Therapy techniques. Megan provides workshops and consultation to clinicians hoping to grow their knowledge and skills in Sandtray Therapy. To learn more about Megan and upcoming trainings, visit sandscapesofky.com, find us on Facebook or e-mail megan@sandscapesofky.com Access Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Shelby is a licensed social worker in the state of Michigan who specializes in complex trauma. Shelby graduated with her master of social work degree in 2020 from Grand Valley State University and has since worked as a children's homebased therapist in community mental health, and as an outpatient therapist in private practice with adults. She has experience working with children, families, perinatal mothers, and adults. Just like Kina, her favorite clients to work with are young adults who have struggled to gain deeper healing in therapy. As a trauma therapist, Shelby uses a variety of modalities and interventions, including Internal Family Systems/parts work, Polyvagal Theory, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing to attempt deeper healing and meaning. IFS is one of her favorite modalities because she has seen so many clients resonate with it (including herself), and has also seen such powerful shifts in how clients relate to themselves, the people in their lives, and to the world. IFS is an approach to complex trauma treatment, as well as various other treatments, that aims to integrate all "parts" or personalities of a person into a more functional and accepting whole system that is led by the self. The goal is to heal "wounded" parts and restore mental balance. She has found this modality especially effective for clients who tend to have dissociative symptoms and/or attachment/relational trauma. Shelby is currently based in Muskegon Michigan; for more information on her or how to work with her, you can find her information on Tiktok (@Shelby_thetherapist)."

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**This episode has a content warning for discussions of suicide**   In this episode I interview my guest Janel Cubbage, a suicidologist and trauma informed therapist. We talk about what it means to work with suicidal clients in a trauma informed way, strategies to prevent suicide, and how the mental health field can improve in the treatment of patients with suicidality.   Follow Janel Cubbage   Tik Tok: @thetattooedcounselor   Instagram: @thetattooedcounselor Follow me on my other platforms!   https://linktr.ee/complexptsd  Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos   https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

In this episode I cover the basics of CPTSD: what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and a few other commonly asked questions.

In this episode I talk about the topic of self healing, the barriers people face accessing mental health care, and the risks and resources to be aware of when working on healing without therapy

This is a clip from an exclusive episode posted to my Patreon. I upload 2 videos a month there, as well as two video's a month on my public youtube channel, so please consider checking it out!   In this episode I talk about the role that shame plays in adaptive survival, CPTSD and recovery.   Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos   https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery