Complex Trauma Recovery

In this episode I talk all about shame and complex trauma - how it develops, and how it heals. To support my work and check out my longer form content, click my linktree below :)https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

In this episode I talk about our primal wiring for seeking connection and safety and the way our brains and reactions are altered by trauma. Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

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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

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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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)."

This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Sam Robinson, an LCSW therapist in Austin Texas, who specializes in coherence therapy. Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Sam is an LSCW- supervisor and founder of Strong Roots Psychotherapy in Austin Texas. He was born and raised in the UK and trained as a Social worker at the University of Sussex in Brighton. He crossed the pond in 2016 and began his career in child welfare in Kansas City before moving to Austin, TX in 2018 to work in a group practice and pursue his passion for music, specifically playing the drums :) Sam started Strong Roots Psychotherapy in March 2021, and during that time he worked with Robin Ticic towards his Coherence Therapy certification. CT and the reconsolidation process have become the focus of Sam’s work with clients and he seeks to deepen this work with continued training and consultation. Sam works with a range of clients but finds joy in helping folks find deeper meaning in their past, and how adaptive ways of coping in childhood are in full force in the present day! Helping clients unlock this an update emotional learnings has become a passion for Sam. You can check out Strong Roots here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com

This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Marley Cote, a LMFT therapist in California who specializes in complex trauma and uses a modality called the Comprehensive Resource model. Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Marley Cote is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#136752) in California, who specializes in trauma. As an emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapist, Marley utilizes two modalities to guide clients towards repair, reconnection, and inner healing. The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) is an approach that focuses on reconnecting clients with their innate internal resources to help them overcome the obstacles caused by trauma. Using a variety of techniques, including imagery, breath work, and body awareness, CRM helps clients access and utilize their internal resources to facilitate healing. Marley also specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is an effective approach for couples struggling with communication, connection, and emotional intimacy. EFT helps couples break out of negative communication patterns and guides them towards secure and reliable attachment. You can view her website or get in touch with her here: https://www.marleycote.com To check out Strong Roots Psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com To inquire about working at Strong Roots email hello@strongrootspsychotherapy.com