Complex Trauma Recovery
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratings24 hour early access and AD-FREE episodes available on Patreon
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Polyvagal Theory and Practical Applications with guest Deb Dana
March 04, 2024 18:38 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBToday I am interviewing the one and only Deb Dana, one of the major contributors to the theories of the nervous system and somatic healing in therapy. Her website is linked below for those who want to check out more of her work. https://www.rhythmofregulation.com To view Kinas resources, click her linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Sibling Abuse with guest therapist Dr. Amy Meyers
February 05, 2024 17:22 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAmy 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 approa...
People pleasing as an attachment adaptation
January 25, 2024 22:50 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBJust 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
Understanding attachment trauma fundamentals: new workshop on March 10
January 19, 2024 18:56 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBhttps://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Gestalt Therapy with guest Therapist Stephanie Goldsmith
January 18, 2024 15:59 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBView 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, ...
Connection, Protection, and the Brain.
January 03, 2024 19:13 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
How We Make Sense of Trauma
December 25, 2023 17:41 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn 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 --- Support this podcast: http...
Interpersonal Neurobiology: How Relationships can change our brains with guest Therapist Julianne Taylor Schore
November 11, 2023 00:33 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBYou can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist https://www.julianetaylorshore.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Announcement: Lost my TikTok account!
November 06, 2023 17:51 - 2 minutes - 1.25 MBYou can follow my new account @kinacptsdtherapist
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & the Cycle of Disconnection with Melissa Parks
October 14, 2023 01:58 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBMelissa 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 K...
Untangling Inner Knots using Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Tori Olds
October 08, 2023 16:57 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTori 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/com...
Trauma and Healthcare from a Macro Lens with guest Dr. Christy Gibson
September 04, 2023 19:04 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBChristine 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...
Trauma & Healthcare from a Macro Lens with guest Dr. Christy Gibson
September 04, 2023 19:04 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBChristine 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 c...
Invalidating Emotions and Ruminating in Therapy (PATREON CLIP)
August 31, 2023 18:08 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MBIn 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 co...
Invalidating Emotions & Ruminating in Therapy (PATREON CLIP)
August 31, 2023 18:08 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MBIn 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...
Recognizing and Healing from Emotional Neglect with guest therapist Jacque Blossfield
August 20, 2023 19:16 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBView Jacques bio to work with her here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/jacque-blossfield Kinas linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist
Recognizing & Healing from Emotional Neglect with guest Therapist Jacque Blossfield
August 20, 2023 19:16 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBView Jacques bio to work with her here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/jacque-blossfield Kinas linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Integrative Experiential therapy with guest therapist Josh Killam
July 30, 2023 23:16 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBKinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Josh Killam is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Becoming You Counseling, a private group practice located in the heart of West Austin. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and three boys. With several years of experience in psychotherapy, Josh has helped countless individuals and families achieve their goals and find greater fulfillment in life. He holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Houston Christian University an...
In between identities, racial trauma and relationships with guest therapist Raina LaGrand
July 09, 2023 17:11 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRaina 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 ...
In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand
July 09, 2023 17:11 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBRaina 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 i...
Healing from emotionally immature parents through reparenting with Guest Therapist Jessica Frick
July 02, 2023 20:48 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJessica 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...
Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents through Reparenting with Guest Therapist Jessica Frick
July 02, 2023 20:48 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJessica 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 ...
Upcoming workshop: Inner Child Healing for CPTSD
June 27, 2023 14:40 - 3 minutes - 1.52 MBYou can view the details for registration and the details for my previous workshops here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist
Eating Disorders, Body Image & Complex Trauma with guest Ashantis Jones
June 25, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWebsite: 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/...
Eating Disorders, Body Image and Complex Trauma with guest Ashantis Jones
June 25, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWebsite: 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 ima...
Parts and Memory Therapy with guest therapist Preston Walker
June 17, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAt 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...
Safe and Sound Protocol, Accelerated Resolution and Psychodrama Therapy with Guest Therapist Jennifer Scully
June 10, 2023 17:46 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBJennifer 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 y...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Complex Trauma with guest Robin Wolvek
May 30, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn 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. Thr...
Sandtray Therapy with guest Therapist Megan Cinnamon
May 14, 2023 18:47 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBMegan 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 ...
Overlapping Experiences of Neurodivergence & Complex Trauma with guest Shelby Williams
May 12, 2023 02:14 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBShelby 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 ...
The Overlapping Experiences of Neurodivergence and Complex Trauma; with guest Shelby Williams
May 12, 2023 02:14 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBShelby 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...
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work and All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
April 27, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBYou can access my workshops and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Kendyl is mental health therapist who specialized in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She graduated from Naropa University with a degree in Transpersonal counseling psychology. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, comprehensive resource model, IFS, coherence therapy and inner child/teen work. Kendyl currently owns her own private practice Mind+Full The...
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
April 27, 2023 16:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBYou can access my workshops and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Kendyl is mental health therapist who specialized in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She graduated from Naropa University with a degree in Transpersonal counseling psychology. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, comprehensive resource model, IFS, coherence therapy and inner child/teen work. Kendyl currently owns her own private practice Mind+Full Thera...
Coherence Therapy and Memory Reconsolidation with guest therapist Sam Robinson
April 05, 2023 20:28 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis 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...
Coherence Therapy & Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Sam Robinson
April 05, 2023 20:28 - 1 hour - 69 MBThis 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...
Somatic & Attachment based EMDR/Religious Trauma with guest Therapist Adele Martelle
April 02, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn todays episode I interview Adele Martelle, and we have a fascinating conversation about somatic experiencing, somatic and attachment based EMDR, religious trauma, CPTSD and more. Adele is a somatic based psychotherapist, certified trauma professional, and spiritual integrationist. She is a sought after speaker on topics of religious trauma, complex ptsd, intimacy development, mindfulness, and body based healing. Adele is known for her warm and engaging person-centered approach. She is a b...
Somatic Experiencing, Somatic & Attachment based EMDR and Religious Trauma with guest therapist Adele Martelle
April 02, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn todays episode I interview Adele Martelle, and we have a fascinating conversation about somatic experiencing, somatic and attachment based EMDR, religious trauma, CPTSD and more. Adele is a somatic based psychotherapist, certified trauma professional, and spiritual integrationist. She is a sought after speaker on topics of religious trauma, complex ptsd, intimacy development, mindfulness, and body based healing. Adele is known for her warm and engaging person-centered approach. She is a b...
Comprehensive Resource Model & Complex Trauma with guest Therapist Marley Cote
March 26, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThis 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-base...
Comprehensive Resource Model & Complex Trauma with Guest Therapist Marley Cote
March 26, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThis 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-bas...
Upcoming workshops and new resources
January 30, 2023 18:23 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBYou can get info about the workshop, join my mailing list and access the cheat sheet for finding good therapy here linktr.ee/Cptsdtherapist
Goodbye for now
March 31, 2022 13:44 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe podcast is going on an official pause. Thank you to everyone for your support!
Building a Coping Toolbox
December 05, 2021 21:44 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode I talk about different kinds of self regulation and grounding techniques that can help you navigate emotional flashbacks and triggers, and how to find the right tools for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Checking in/update
November 10, 2021 18:09 - 1 minute - 900 KBLive q&a discussion taking place 11/19 at 7 pm central, on Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
Structural Dissociation, Disorganized Attachment and Borderline Personality Disorder
September 04, 2021 15:38 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBSupport me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos. https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
Navigating Suicide from a Trauma Informed Lens: with Janel Cubbage
August 07, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB**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 platf...
Obsessions, compulsions and security motivations: CPTSD and OCD PATREON CLIP
July 28, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBSupport me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery In this episode I discuss the link between trauma and obsessive compulsive disorders, and explore the function of OCD and paths towards healing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
Boundaries and Compassion; Navigating Relationships with People that have CPTSD
July 10, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode I talk about the complexity of being in close relationships with people that have CPTSD, and the role of boundaries in learning secure attachment patterns. https://linktr.ee/complexptsd Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Checking in & announcing new podcast schedule
June 24, 2021 17:06 - 1 minute - 561 KBIt’s been a long time but I’m ready to start recording again! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
CPTSD 101
May 05, 2021 17:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode I cover the basics of CPTSD: what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and a few other commonly asked questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
Attachment, Dissociation, Complex Trauma and EMDR with guest Melissa Parks
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis is one of my favorite interviews I have gotten to do! We talked about structural dissociation, CPTSD, polyvagal theory, attachment, and how all those pieces come together in EMDR. Here is Melissa's bio and where to find more of her work! Melissa is a licensed therapist in private practice in the state of South Carolina. She has been practicing for 17 years this year and she specializes in working with adults with complex trauma and couples. She is certified in EMDR and can provide c...