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Transforming Trauma

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The Complex Trauma Training Center

In-depth conversations about how to help individuals and communities thrive after Complex Trauma. In a modern world beset by trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Interviews with mental health and other helping professionals who are using the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), as well as other prominent trauma specialists, will highlight the current efforts to address the legacy of childhood, relational, cultural and intergenerational trauma. These leaders in the Trauma-Informed Care movement will guide listeners through the diverse ways they are supporting individuals, couples, families and communities in order to actualize Post-Traumatic Growth. Whether you are a healthcare professional, an educator, a parent, a public policy maker, a trauma survivor, or someone interested in personal healing and social justice; this podcast will provide you with a map for increased resiliency, greater health outcomes, healthier relationships, personal growth and social change through transforming trauma. Hosted by the Complex Trauma Training Center.

#149

An Adventure in Consciousness Through the Diamond Approach with Jessica Britt

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes Jessica Britt, Training Director of The Diamond Approach, to share wisdom from her decades-long journey of personal healing and professional development. Jessica says that creating more depth in the field requires therapists to do the hard internal work of self-healing. She invites us to feel our way through layers of pain and recognize the alchemic potential of being with our deepest emotions. Only then can we hold that same space for our clients. About Jessica Britt: Jessica Britt has been a student of Hamid Ali since 1977 and a teacher since 1985. As training director for the Diamond Approach, she leads ongoing groups in Europe, Canada, and the US. In the 1980s, Jessica was on the Gestalt staff of Esalen Institute, creating an integration of Reichian and Gestalt work. While at Esalen, she was a student within the Native American traditions leading wilderness journeys. Additionally, she studied continuum movement with Emily Conrad. A nurse in the seventies, Jessica specialized in the field of childhood sexual and physical abuse. She continues to practice from a view that includes the whole of the miracle of conscious life. Learn More: [The Diamond Approach] (https://www.diamondapproach.org/home) [Email] (mailto:mettamega@me.com) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. <a href= "https://bit.ly/ttspace">Learn more about how to join.</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:26

23 Oct 2024

#148

Honoring Neurodivergence With Curiosity and Humility With Daniel Morehead, MD

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by Daniel Morehead, MD., a leading voice for mental health advocacy and author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Science-over-Stigma-Education-Advocacy/dp/1615373071"> Science Over Stigma: Education and Advocacy for Mental Health</a>. Emily Ruth and Daniel examine what it means to be neurodivergent, the role variation plays in evolution, and the radical act of greeting neurodivergence with curiosity and humility. The pair also discuss the intersection between folks who have experienced trauma and those who identify as neurodivergent. About Daniel Morehead: Daniel Morehead, MD, is a psychiatrist who speaks nationally for mental health education. He is the author of Science Over Stigma: Education and Advocacy for Mental Health, and the Director of Psychiatry Residency Training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Prior to this, he enjoyed a private practice in Austin, TX. For over 20 years, Dr. Morehead has maintained interest in psychotherapy, brain science, and spirituality. Learn More: <a href= "https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/authors/daniel-morehead-md">Psychiatric Times</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. [Learn more about how to join.] (https://bit.ly/ttspace) *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/complex-trauma-training-center/">LinkedIn</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:36

09 Oct 2024

#147

Post-Traumatic Growth for Women Leaving Prison with Alison Rapping

It’s no secret that incarcerated folks lack access to adequate mental health care while in prison. Reintegration support is even harder to come by once they are released. Sadly, women face even more significant challenges than men on both counts. But what if more trauma-informed professionals got involved in supporting formerly incarcerated women on both the individual and community levels? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Alison Rapping, CEO of Arouet, to discuss the Arizona-based foundation’s pre-release, reassimilation, and mentorship programs for formerly incarcerated women. The pair also explore the impact that trauma has made on the lives of Arouet program participants and those in the US criminal justice system. About Alison Rapping: Alison Rapping is CEO of Arouet Foundation, Arizona’s leading advocates for formerly- and currently-incarcerated women. Alison is a visionary and accomplished nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience driving social change and empowering communities. During her tenure at Arouet, she has significantly expanded programs and services and launched new innovative initiatives, including a mission-driven job placement program, and a pre-employment support center. Alison specializes in criminal justice reform, women's leadership advocacy, nonprofit management, and program design implementation. Alison is also President of Alison Rapping and Associates, a strategy consulting firm that provides consultancy to community benefit organizations. She received her MPA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Learn More: [Arouet] (https://arouetempowers.org/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. [Learn more about how to join.] (https://bit.ly/ttspace) The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:44

25 Sep 2024

#146

What Good Psychotherapy Looks Like With Dr. Jonathan Shedler

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Shedler, renowned psychologist, author, consultant, researcher, and clinical educator. In their conversation, they are delving deeper into the elements that make up good psychotherapy and the importance of connection between therapist and client. Dr. Shedler and Emily Ruth also explore critical flaws in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), how modern social subcultures provide a disturbing camouflage for disassociation, and the three pillars of an effective therapeutic working alliance. About Jonathan Shedler: Jonathan Shedler, PhD, is an American psychologist known internationally as an author, consultant, researcher, and clinical educator. He is best known for his article The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which won worldwide acclaim for firmly establishing psychoanalytic therapy as an evidence-based treatment. Dr. Shedler’s research and writing are shaping contemporary views of personality styles and their treatment. He is author of over one hundred scientific and scholarly articles, creator of the Shedler-Westen Assessment Procedure (SWAP) for personality diagnosis and clinical case formulation, and co-author of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2 and forthcoming PDM-3). He has more than 25 years of experience teaching and supervising psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts. Dr. Shedler lectures internationally, leads workshops for professional audiences, consults to U.S. and international government agencies, and provides expert clinical case consultation to mental health professionals worldwide. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a faculty member at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Learn More: [Website] (https://jonathanshedler.com/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. [Learn more about how to join.] (https://bit.ly/ttspace) The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:08

11 Sep 2024

#145

Creating SPACE for Self-Discovery and Community Support for Therapists

When was the last time you took a break from learning new professional skills and, instead, carved out space to pursue self-discovery and community support? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back the faculty of the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC)––Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black––to introduce [SPACE] (https://bit.ly/ttspace) , an innovative inner development program for therapists debuting in early 2025. SPACE supports therapists on three levels of the human experience: the personal, interpersonal, and transpersonal. Brad, Stefanie, and Marcia guide you through the intention of the program, as well as its structure, highlighting the themes and what participants can expect to gain from each session. They also share insights into how their own struggles and learning over their long careers as therapists helped them become more present, authentic, and effective therapists, and inspired their creation of SPACE. When we think of space, we may think of exploration into outer space. What CTTC's SPACE program offers is exploration into our inner space: “It's [an] invitation to have a new relationship to our own inner world as a therapist.” [Learn more about being a part of this community] (https://bit.ly/ttspace) About the SPACE Faculty: Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is the Training Director and Senior Trainer for the Complex Trauma Training Center. Brad is responsible for the creation of the CTTC professional development programs, including working with Dr. Laurence Heller in developing the NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Training Programs offered through CTTC. Brad also guides the mentorship programs involving CTTC faculty, training assistants and participants; the diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) efforts; and is the executive producer of the Transforming Trauma podcast. Brad has a passion for cultivating a professional learning community that provides ongoing training opportunities and mentorship to a diverse group of mental health professionals in their work with complex trauma. Brad is also the co-author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Healing-Developmental-Trauma/dp/1623174538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31446ICDT48GM&keywords=kammer+heller&qid=1641849637&sprefix=kammer+helle%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1"> The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma.</a> Stefanie Klein, LCSW, is the Assistant Training Director for the Complex Trauma Training Center. Stefanie is also a NARM® Master Therapist, Consultant and Trainer. She previously taught the Level 1 NARM Online Basics Training and is involved in many aspects of supporting the development of the Center and its programs. Her focus as Assistant Training Director is co-creating and guiding CTTC’s Training Assistant Program. She is inspired by the mentorship model of supporting mental health professionals in bringing healing to individuals, groups and communities impacted by complex trauma. She also enjoys the training participants use their professional learning as a framework to create healthier and more sustainable relationships to their own lives. Marcia Black is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and CTTC Faculty Committee member. As a NARM® Senior Training Assistant, Marcia has a passion for mentoring students and Training Assistants, and nurturing the growth of the community of graduates committed to ongoing learning. Marcia is also a NARM Master Therapist and has been in private practice for over 40 years in SF and the East Bay, specializing in treating complex and developmental trauma, and other psychological conditions. Coming from a background in Attachment, Relational and Intersubjective approaches, as well as experience as a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and SE Assistant, Marcia finds the NARM model offers an invaluable and inspiring contribution to understanding and approaching the psychotherapy process, not only in working with C-PTSD but also more broadly. Marcia’s mentorship is based in a relational approach that invites an exploration into the therapist’s inner experience and growth, alongside that of the client’s. Marcia is excited about supporting ongoing training, consultation, and mentorship in her role at CTTC. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. <a href= "https://bit.ly/ttspace">Learn more about how to join.</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

07 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:12

07 Sep 2024

#144

How NARM Expands the Psychotherapeutic Landscape With Tobias Konermann

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Brad Kammer, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer, invites Tobias Konermann, Ph.D., NARM Therapist, to share insights from his recent article: How the NeuroAffective Relational Model Expands the Psychotherapeutic Landscape. Together, they discuss a broad range of topics, including what sets the developmentally-oriented, mindfulness-based aspects of NARM apart from its humanistic predecessors, how shame functions in the therapeutic relationship and inhibits client transformation, and strategies for working with the phenomenology (or lived experience) that influences every interaction. About Tobias Konermann: Tobias Konermann is a Clinical Psychologist and licensed Psychotherapist practicing in Berlin, Germany. He teaches at several institutes for psychotherapy (DGVT, HAP, IMU) and specializes in working with developmental trauma. Tobias has developed maps for principles of process-oriented change and offers advanced training for psychotherapists and coaches. He has worked with Thomas Hübl for over ten years and leads the Inner Science Training Group in the Academy of Inner Science. Tobias is part of the faculty for NARM training in Europe as a teaching therapist and supervisor. Learn More: <a href= "https://en.tobias-konermann.de/">Website</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

40 MINS

40:34

28 Aug 2024

#143

A New Model for Addiction Treatment with NARM-AC with James McNinch

Most addiction treatment models focus on behavioral change. And yet, many of these models fail at helping people fully recover from their addiction. Perhaps it is time to try something different? Applying NARM® to addiction brings focus to areas that behavioral interventions miss, like understanding the role of trauma, attachment, relationships, and shame. Addressing these areas has a profound impact on addiction recovery. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth invites James McNinch, LCSW and PhD candidate, addiction specialist, to introduce NARM-AC™ (also known as NARMA™), the NeuroAffective Relational Model® - Addiction Centered, an approach he co-developed alongside Dr. Laurence Heller, the creator of NARM. Emily and James explore the evolution of NARM-AC and its application at Grata House, the premiere drug and alcohol treatment center located in Thousand Oaks, CA, where James serves as clinical director. About James McNinch: James McNinch, LCSW, is an experienced addiction treatment and trauma clinician with 16 years of experience. He is a NARM-AC Co-Founder who facilitates the creation of addiction treatment programs at the world’s most elite treatment centers, including the Grata House where he is the Clinical Director. James is writing the NARM-AC Workbook and Treatment Model Book with Dr. Laurence Heller for publication by North Atlantic. Learn More: [Grata House] (https://gratahouse.com/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

43 MINS

43:46

14 Aug 2024

#142

Integrating NARM into Group Therapy with Pamela Kraus

While many clinical modalities are designed for helping clients in individual therapy, trauma therapists are often looking for modalities that can better support their groups. One therapist was inspired to take NARM principles and apply them to group therapy. Her experience transformed how she thinks about the therapeutic group dynamic and the expanded role the NeuroAffective Relational Model plays in supporting those healing from complex trauma. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily invites Pamela Kraus, LCPC, MBA, to share her process for and evaluation of using NARM in a group setting. The pair also discuss the value of adopting a "beginner's mindset" when applying NARM in ways that might be new to us. About Pamela Kraus: Pamela Kraus, LCPC, MBA, is a psychotherapist in private practice and passionate about helping her clients address unresolved complex trauma (developmental, relational and attachment trauma.) These challenges may be contributing to a negative sense of self, relationship struggles, or other difficulties in their lives. Pamela is a NARM Master Therapist and an EMDR Certified Therapist. A portion of the clients she works with are challenged (in their own or others' lives) by the dynamics of addiction and/or engaged in the journey of recovery. She works with individuals, couples, and families (adult children and their parents), and conducts psychotherapy groups from time to time. Pamela is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a master’s degree from DePaul University. She also has an MBA and had a previous career doing qualitative research and consulting for corporations wanting to have greater insight into people’s feelings, motives, behaviors, and lifestyles. Pamela works in downtown Chicago and Evanston, IL and also conducts some telehealth therapy sessions. Learn More: <a href= "https://pjkpsychotherapy.com/">Website</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:24

31 Jul 2024

#141

Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting for Strength, Confidence and Healing with Mariah Rooney

There's a growing body of evidence suggesting that practices like weight lifting can support trauma-affected individuals on their healing journeys. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Mariah Rooney, LCSW, co-founder of Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting, the one-of-a-kind non-profit program dedicated to the training and education of trauma-informed movement practitioners as well as research on the healing potential of weight lifting. The pair discuss the program's structure, the neuroscience behind it, and how Mariah’s extensive participation in social justice practices led to its creation. Mariah also shares some case studies that highlight the positive impact that weight lifting has on a trauma-impacted individual's resilience, sense of agency, and interoceptive awareness. About Mariah Rooney: Mariah Rooney, MSW, LCSW (she/they) is the co-founder and co-director of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting, a program of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. She is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating the complex challenges that arise as a result of traumatic stress, attachment trauma, intergenerational trauma, and dissociation in children and adults. She is also an adjunct professor in the graduate School of Social Work at Winona State University, and a trauma-informed care consultant who supports systems change and capacity building efforts in systems of all sizes and types. As a previous Fellow at the Trauma Center at JRI she received extensive training in trauma and supported various project and research efforts. Additionally, Mariah is a movement practitioner and somatic coach with extensive training in trauma-sensitive and culturally-informed yoga and meditation practices through Warriors at Ease, Prison Yoga Project, Insight Prison Project, Mind Body Solutions, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Her writing and research has explored trauma-informed considerations for personal trainers and fitness spaces, posttraumatic outcomes among combat veterans with histories of interpersonal violence, trauma-sensitive education, and inclusive practices for LGBTQIA+ clients in fitness and weight lifting. Learn More: [Trauma Informed Weight Lifting] (https://www.tiwl.org/) <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/traumainformedweightlifting/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.mariahrooneylicsw.com/">Website</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** Are you a mental health professional looking to deepen your clinical expertise in healing complex trauma? We are thrilled to announce our 2025 NARM Therapist Trainings designed to provide you with transformative training in the NeuroAffective Relational Model. [Visit the website to learn more about upcoming trainings and to register] (https://bit.ly/cttcpodcast) The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:17

17 Jul 2024

#140

Empowering Adolescent Females in Residential Treatment With Kami Black of ROOTs Transition

We often discuss the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) as it relates to the adult journey of healing from complex trauma, but what about younger clients? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by Kami Black, LCSW, founder of ROOTs Transitions, a program that supports adolescent females ages 15 to 18 and their families by blending elements of outdoor therapy and residential treatment in Park City, Utah. The pair explore ROOTs’ commitment to utilizing NARM as both a therapeutic modality and a rubric for staff engagement. They also discuss the program’s assessment, treatment, and reintegration phases, plus the value of embracing and navigating dysregulation within the safety of the on-site therapeutic environment. About Kami Black: As a young adult, Kami Black, LCSW, knew that she wanted to be a therapist and help give back to a community that once served her and address the trauma impacting others. After completing her schooling, she began working with adolescents and their families, as well as signing up for any trauma training that she could find. This included EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and many others. About five years ago, Kami came across NARM at a conference. She was intrigued by the language, and specifically the way it articulated complex trauma healing through a deeply interpersonal process. She trained in NARM and hoped that one day this healing modality would be at the foundation of a program she was envisioning. ROOTs Transition emerged from her vision, and has been open for almost three years now. And, NARM is now the foundation of their clinical approach and how they train their therapists, guides and staff. The principles of NARM also inspire and challenges them each day to stay curious and provide agency to those around them. Learn More: [ROOTs Transition] (https://rootstransition.com/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:42

03 Jul 2024

#139

Addiction Recovery within a Trauma-Informed Community with Laura Sorte of Release Recovery

Clinicians treating clients with complex trauma already understand the value of using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) in 1:1 settings. Imagine, then, the transformative healing that might occur when applying NARM in group recovery and transitional living environments. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Laura Sorte, LCSW, NARM Therapist and Executive Director at Release Recovery, to discuss her experiences creating and implementing NARM-informed programming for a New York-based outpatient addiction treatment center. About Laura Sorte: Laura Sorte, LCSW, is a NARM Therapist. Laura has specialized in working with families, individuals, and adolescents and thrives in helping her clients develop a deeper connection to themselves. Laura holds the position of Executive Director at Release Recovery Centers, an outpatient treatment center in Westchester County, New York where she brings her deep understanding of the impacts of developmental trauma and addiction to the clinical programming. Release Recovery Centers is a clinically driven, client-centered, trauma informed outpatient treatment center treating substance abuse disorders. Release Recovery Centers is focused on treating the root cause of the symptoms and behaviors, without blame, shame or labels that fail to acknowledge the ability to change. Learn More: [Release Recovery] (https://releaserecovery.com/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

52 MINS

52:13

19 Jun 2024

#138

Emotional Engagement in the Therapeutic Relationship With Dr. Karen Maroda

Many therapists are conflicted about how to show up with their clients. While there is lots of training to be highly emotionally engaged with clients, there is also training that therapists should be more distant in sessions to avoid possible countertransference––which is the evoking of emotions and reactions within the therapist. What if, instead of attempting to be overly engaged or maintaining a distancing demeanor, therapists learned how to honor their humanness within their therapeutic role? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Karen J. Maroda, PhD., noted psychoanalyst and author, to discuss her fascinating research on countertransference. About Karen J. Maroda: Karen J. Maroda, PhD., is a psychologist/psychoanalyst practicing in Milwaukee, WI. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and sits on the editorial boards of The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, Psychoanalytic Psychology, and Contemporary Psychoanalysis. The author of four books, her most recent one, titled "The Analyst's Vulnerability: Impact on theory and practice," has received wide recognition across theoretical originations because it focuses on the early childhood experiences of all psychotherapists. Learn More: <a href= "https://karenmaroda.wordpress.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-j-maroda-ph-d-abpp-b1679263/">LinkedIn</a> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Books-Karen-J-Maroda/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKaren+J.+Maroda"> Amazon</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training_center/">Instagram @cttc_training_center</a> ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

56 MINS

56:12

05 Jun 2024

#137

Ecotherapy: How to Embody the Relationship Between the Nature Within and the Wildness Around Us With...

A vital tenet of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is that, no matter how withdrawn or isolated one becomes due to complex trauma, humans remain instinctively and spontaneously drawn towards connection, just as plants are drawn towards the sun. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is joined by Joseph McCaffrey, LPC, LMHC, an Arizona-based NARM therapist specializing in ecotherapy––the formal practice of incorporating nature-based experiences to facilitate healing. The pair explore Joseph’s process for applying NARM “in the wild” and his tips for identifying everyday opportunities to re-establish a personal connection to nature no matter where you live. About Joseph McCaffrey: Joseph McCaffrey holds an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College and an MA in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado, Denver. Joseph is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arizona as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington and specializes in complex developmental trauma and ecotherapy. His approach is trauma-informed, influenced by Ecotherapy, spirituality, mindfulness, and somatic work, and grounded in The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). Learn More: [Website] (https://seedandstone.org/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

29 May 2024

44 MINS

44:53

29 May 2024

#136

The Power of Creative Expression in Healing Trauma with Jeanette LeBlanc

Telling our story––to a trusted friend, a therapist, or ourselves––is a continuous unfolding. Each layer shed is an opportunity to re-engage with the past and assess its significance on the present. If the subject matter includes trauma, the process of exposure requires extra care. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by the inimitable writer and writing coach Jeanette LeBlanc. The pair explore what it means to "write your way through" trauma by examining the narratives we create. About Jeanette LeBlanc: Jeanette LeBlanc is a writer, self-published author, teacher, and motivational speaker. She guides humans seeking permission to stop seeking permission along their journeys to increased sovereignty, truth, and bravery, using their stories of lived experiences as vehicles to expand into authenticity, courage, and expression. As a facilitator, coach, and guide, she has directly led over 800 brave humans (thousands more via her social media presence) on the journey toward a life of exploration and fulfillment. Jeanette, queer and single mama to two delightfully unruly grown daughters, is the author of <a href= "http://bit.ly/youarenottoomuchbook">You Are Not Too Much | Love Notes On Heartache, Redemption, and Reclamation</a>. Learn More: <a href= "https://www.jeanetteleblanc.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeanetteLeBlancArt?ref=search_shop_redirect"> JeanetteLeBlancArt on Etsy</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jeanetteleblanc/?hl=en">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://substack.com/@jeanetteleblanc">Substack</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fjeanetteleblanc"> X</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jeanetteleblancwriter/">Facebook</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

15 May 2024

50 MINS

50:23

15 May 2024

#135

Protect, Provide, Prepare: A New Perspective on Black Fatherhood With Dr. Michael Hannon

All parents face challenges. Black fathers, however, navigate a unique combination of social and intrapersonal pressures, often without the benefit of culturally nuanced support. That’s changing as more Black fathers, some of whom are also mental health clinicians, educators, or adjacent professionals, speak out about their experiences, create networks of knowledgeable care, and inspire others to seek counseling. Emily Ruth welcomes award-winning counselor, educator, researcher, and author Dr. Michael Hannon to expand on the themes featured in his book Black Fathering and Mental Health: Black Fathers’ Narratives on Raising Their Children Across the Family Life Cycle. Michael hopes his work will invite mental health practitioners to get curious about the traumas that Black fathers experience and be intentional about the kind of help they wish to embody. About Dr. Michael Hannon: Dr. Michael Hannon is an award-winning counselor educator and researcher, a practicing counselor, and an author. He is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Montclair State University, a mental health counselor at The Center for MARCUS, and the co-founder of the non-profit organization, Greater Expectations Teaching and Advocacy Center, with his wife, Dr. LaChan (pronounced La-Shon) Hannon. He is the author of over 30 publications and has been cited over 500 times. His 2022 edited book, Black Fathering and Mental Health, and overall research about the mental health of Black men and fathers has been highlighted in a range of media outlets, including National Public Radio, New York Times, Autism Speaks, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, Waymaker Journal, and Black Enterprise. Learn More: [Website] (https://mdhannon.weebly.com/) <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drmdhannon/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/drmdhannon?lang=en">X</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hannon-phd-4b666ab7/">LinkedIn</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/michael.hannon.100/">Facebook</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

01 May 2024

39 MINS

39:59

01 May 2024

#134

Self-Acceptance in the Aftermath of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back trauma bond expert and author Nadine Macaluso, LMFT, Ph.D., to introduce her latest book, Run Like Hell, A Therapist’s Guide To Recognizing, Escaping, Healing From Trauma Bonds. The pair also discuss the markers of a trauma-bonded relationship and how to use NARM to address the complex PTSD that routinely develops as a result of these abusive unions. About Nadine Macaluso: At age twenty-two, Nadine Macaluso married Jordan Belfort, the nefarious stockbroker portrayed in the Hollywood blockbuster “The Wolf of Wall Street”. Their marriage began as a fairytale, but once they were bonded, Jordan’s “mask” began to slip, and acts of infidelity, narcissistic abuse, insatiable greed, and uncontrollable drug addiction became Nadine’s nightmare. The horrific relationship inspired Nadine to become a psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse, trauma bonds, and Complex-PTSD. Her private practice quickly flooded with clients, predominantly women, recounting an all-too-familiar story of abuse with a pathological partner. Perhaps this scenario resonates with you. In Run Like Hell, Nadine brings you her personal experience and years of expertise to explain the mental health of the narcissistic pathological lover, the traits of people who are the perfect “victims” of these PLs, how you can leave a trauma bond safely, and how you can heal. Learn More: [Website] (https://drnae.com/) <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@drnaelmft">TikTok</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealDrNadine">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnaelmft">Facebook</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/complextraumatrainingcenter/">Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

51 MINS

51:46

17 Apr 2024

#133

A Compassionate Approach to Incarceration and Reentry with Christine Marallen

The "goal" of incarceration varies depending on who you ask. Whether you consider prison fair retribution for engaging in criminal activity or an opportunity at redemption, most people agree that the punitive nature of the US criminal justice system neither rehabilitates nor curbs recidivism rates. Emily Ruth invites Christine Marallen to share her extensive insight into the criminal justice rehabilitative process. Christine is a certified prison chaplain, and as the Chief Strategy Officer for Damascus, she created and facilitated the Damascus Trauma Reentry Program inside numerous correctional facilities around Ohio. The pair also explore the link between incarcerated populations and those who score at intermediate or high risk on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) evaluations, as well as the role that NARM plays in Christine's work. About Christine Marallen: Working with the incarcerated since 2002, Christine Marallen is the former Director of Prison Ministries for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, a position she left in 2019 to further build Damascus—a non-profit reentry and staffing organization founded in 2015. As the Chief Strategy Officer for Damascus, Christine facilitates the Damascus Trauma Reentry Program inside numerous correctional facilities around Ohio—a curriculum she created after a decade talking with individuals who struggled to understand what drove their decisions that led them to incarceration. Christine has lived throughout the U.S. while working with USA Today Newspaper in various sales and marketing management roles from 1988 to 2002. She holds a B.A. in English from Miami University, an M.S. in Criminal Justice, and an M.A. in Theology from Xavier University. She is a certified prison/jail chaplain, a member of the Cincinnati Enquirer Editorial Board, and past President of the American Catholic Correctional Chaplains Association. From 2006 to 2018, Christine taught Criminal Justice at Xavier University and has taken hundreds of undergraduate students into Ohio prisons to learn alongside incarcerated students in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, based out of Temple University. Christine is a NARM-Informed Professional and excited to apply the model to the curriculum and work she does. Christine currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her Damascus Trauma Reentry Curriculum can be facilitated in any correctional facility. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

42 MINS

42:17

03 Apr 2024

#132

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Shifting the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems With David and Katy...

Without early-stage therapeutic intervention, many at-risk youth face a higher likelihood of becoming adult inmates within the ill-equipped and wildly expensive US prison system. Two advocates, operating at opposite ends of the institutional spectrum, believe that change is possible, especially when we extend trauma-informed support to the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes David and Katya Dow to provide their observations regarding trauma care deficiencies within the juvenile and criminal justice ecosystem. About David R. Dow and Katya Dow: David R. Dow is the Cullen Professor at the University of Houston Law Center. He and his wife, Katya Dow, established the Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project in 2014. Katya will complete her M.A. in counseling psychology from NYU in December. Learn more: [Website] (http://www.davidrdow.com/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

46 MINS

46:15

20 Mar 2024

#131

Reclaiming Spiritual Agency through Understanding the Roots of Generational Trauma With Vanessa R. B...

Context is crucial to understanding the challenges faced by those in recovery from complex trauma perpetuated by religious leaders and authoritarian systems of spirituality. That’s especially true regarding former members of Black Christian communities where the church represents more than just a home for shared worship. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth invites Vanessa R. Brooks, MA, a doctoral candidate studying the efficacy of mental health training intervention for African American clergy, to reflect on her experiences in and out of the Black church. The pair also discuss the stigma and disparities that marginalized communities must navigate to access culturally competent mental health resources. About Vanessa Brooks: Vanessa R. Brooks, MA, is a Doctoral Candidate completing a research study on mental health & the Black Church and the lack of evidence-based mental health counseling methods that can be integrated with biblical counseling. Learn More: [Website] (https://vanessarbrooks.com/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritualityEntrepreneurship">YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@becomingdrvanessa/video/7131207043821702442"> TikTok</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.brooks.351">Facebook</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:03

06 Mar 2024

#130

Compassion and Consent in Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder With Erin Lewis-Gibson

Here’s a challenge that all mental professionals face: no provider is immune to misdiagnosing a client. This likelihood increases if that client presents with symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Even an accurate, timely diagnosis and treatment of DID isn’t without its complications. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes back Erin Lewis-Gibson, MS, LCMHC. Together, they explore the evolution of DID as a diagnosis and its treatment, the effects of social media on fictive personalities within a client’s organizing system, and Erin’s desire to reduce the global stigma attached to DID. Emily and Erin also discuss the positive impact that NARM has on creating a more consensual, relational and effective therapeutic environment, thus providing folks with DID the support they need to ensure their best quality of life. About Erin Lewis-Gibson: Erin Lewis-Gibson, MS, LCMHC, CFO, NARM Master Therapist is a dissociative disorders specialist living and working in North Carolina. She aims to educate therapists on how to diagnose and treat dissociative disorders and to reduce the global stigma of DID. Learn More: [Website] (https://www.nccec.com/home-1) TRAINING OPPORTUNITY We’re also pleased to announce <a href= "https://cttc.kartra.com/page/DIDWebinar">NARM & Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder, Part 2: Exploring Relationships Between Self, Parts and NARM Therapist</a>, an in-depth webinar featuring Erin Lewis-Gibson and hosted by CTTC Training Director Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC. Register to join us live on Zoom: February 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time If you found this episode AFTER February 29, <a href= "https://cttc.kartra.com/page/DIDWebinar">please click here to learn how you can access the recording.</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:11

21 Feb 2024

#129

Trauma-Proofing Corporate Culture and Work Environments with Adriana Leigh

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth has the pleasure of chatting with Adriana Leigh, founder and principal consultant at Adriana Leigh Group Consulting (ALG). The pair discuss Adriana’s own struggles with generational trauma and institutionalized trauma, trauma in the workplace, and Adriana’s work in gender-based violence prevention. Adriana also shares observations from her roles as a human rights lawyer and facilitator in diversity and inclusion, gender equality, sexual harassment, and working with international organizations such as the United Nations Aid Organizations and private sector entities. About Adriana Leigh: Adriana Leigh is an award-winning global thought leader on organizational gender equity and the prevention of gender-based harassment and discrimination. She brings 19+ years of diverse experience as a human rights lawyer and facilitator in gender equity, sexual harassment, and gender-based violence prevention, diversity, and inclusion. Based in Montreal, Canada, she works internationally with the United Nations, international aid and development organizations, as well as the private sector to build sexual and gender-based harassment-free, trauma-informed, and inclusive environments and relations through training, policy and reporting process development, and thought leadership. Her work has been showcased by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative, World Pulse, Charity Village, and Brainz Magazine, among others. Learn More: [ALG Consulting] (https://algconsulting.ca/) <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianaleigh1/?originalSubdomain=ca">LinkedIn</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: <a href= "https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/">https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

07 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:51

07 Feb 2024

#128

Introducing The Complex Trauma Training Center with Training Director Brad Kammer

On this bonus episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Brad Kammer, NARM® Senior Trainer and executive producer of this podcast, to introduce the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC). CTTC is a professional organization providing therapist training, consultation, mentorship, and community for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC is also the new home for our Transforming Trauma podcast! The Complex Trauma Training Center will continue offering NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Trainings, as well as providing ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM®. Additionally, CTTC will provide in-depth, ongoing development and mentorship opportunities for clinicians. Based on a mentorship model, CTTC is focused on supporting mental health professionals through their professional journey of addressing complex trauma. The CTTC ethos can best be described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart. With this spirit, Brad says, CTTC intends to nurture therapists and helping professionals to be even more effective in their work with complex trauma. About Brad Kammer: Brad Kammer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor and has worked in the field of trauma for nearly 25 years. As a NARM Senior Trainer and new Training Director of the Complex Trauma Training Center, Brad is passionate about contributing to the growing trauma-informed movement. He is also the co-author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Healing-Developmental-Trauma/dp/1623174538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31446ICDT48GM&keywords=kammer+heller&qid=1641849637&sprefix=kammer+helle%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1"> The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma</a>. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: [ https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com] (https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com) View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> *** The Complex Trauma Training Center will continue offering NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Trainings, as well as providing ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM®. Additionally, CTTC will provide in-depth, ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities for clinicians. Both the NARM Training Institute and the Complex Trauma Training Center have exciting new programs that they will be introducing in the coming year. Together, CTTC and NTI plan to build upon our shared mission for bring effective modalities for healing complex trauma work to therapists, helping professionals, individuals and communities. We want to connect with you! <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/complextraumatrainingcenter">Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ComplexTraumaTrainingCenter">YouTube</a> [Instagram @cttc_training] (https://www.instagram.com/cttc_training/) ... Read more

02 Feb 2024

19 MINS

19:56

02 Feb 2024

#127

Cultivating Hope and Healing Through Community-Focused Somatic Resiliency Training With Elaine Mille...

What if we could dispatch somatic resiliency skills to under-resourced neighborhoods, disaster areas, and conflict zones via the same community-focused networks that deliver food, medicine, and other essential supplies? Emily Ruth has the privilege of speaking with Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founder and executive director emeriti at the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), a nonprofit organization cultivating trauma-informed and resiliency-focused individuals and communities worldwide. The pair discuss Elaine’s incomparable career as an advocate for culturally accessible trauma care, her roles as an author, educator, and host of <a href= "https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/3997/resiliency-within">Resiliency Within</a>, and TRI’s efforts in current strife zones. About Elaine Miller-Karas: Elaine Miller-Karas MSW, LCSW, holds the role of Co-Founder and Executive Director Emeriti at the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting resilience and trauma-informed care. Under her guidance, TRI has pioneered groundbreaking initiatives such as the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) and the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), both widely acknowledged interventions for addressing and preventing traumatic stress. She established the Family Resiliency Project, equipping caregivers, educators, and community workers dealing with children. She is a Senior Consultant for Emory University's SEE Learning Program, a curriculum that imparts schools’ body literacy, compassion, and ethics. Miller-Karas is the author of "Building Resilience to Trauma: The Trauma and Community Resiliency Models, Second Edition," a work commended by the United Nations and Taylor and Francis for its alignment with the U.N.'s sustainable development goals. Her contributions extend to regular insights in Psychology Today on trauma-related subjects and hosting the weekly radio show "Resiliency Within" on VoiceAmerica. Notably, she spearheads the Ukraine Humanitarian Resiliency Program, supporting teachers and children amidst the country's conflict. Miller-Karas's expertise and dedication in trauma and resilience have garnered international recognition, showcased through her speaking engagements at prestigious institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control, the United Nations, the Global Fund, Catalyst 2030, and the Skoll World Forum. Learn More: <a href= "https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/">Trauma Resource Institute</a> [iChill] (https://www.ichillapp.com/) <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resiliency-within/id1549279508"> Resiliency Within</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: <a href= "https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial">https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

24 Jan 2024

40 MINS

40:50

24 Jan 2024

#126

A Pathway to Peace in the Fight Against Oppression and Religious Trauma with Yasmine Mohammed

NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer invites human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed to share her experiences growing up in a fundamentalist Islamic household, including her arranged marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda and her subsequent work as founder and president of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization providing mental health support to free thinkers and members of the LGBTQ+ community who are unable to live authentically due to religious and societal persecution. Candid conversations about religious trauma can feel uncomfortable, disloyal and even risky. However, human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed says now is the time to openly discuss the extremist nature of some religions and the trauma they cause for individuals, families, communities and nations. Cutting through religious and cultural identifications is extremely challenging - and even potentially life-threatening - but Yasmine says that humanistic support can be an antidote to ongoing objectification and oppression. About Yasmine Mohammed: Human rights campaigner Yasmine Mohammed advocates for the rights of women living within Muslim-majority countries, as well as those who struggle under religious fundamentalism in general. She is the founder and President of <a href= "https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.freeheartsfreeminds.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7CLmcneill%40pfd.co.uk%7C2ad6aff585324852153d08d62f9eb3b0%7Cf6147f763d0c48e2a3b563cc42e26bb4%7C0&sdata=1oJfD0PLlMY3vqqluTTQ3kdi1FAqN2o1KBtRZYx1lfY%3D&reserved=0"> Free Hearts Free Minds</a>, a nonprofit charity that provides mental health support for members of the LGBTQ+ community and free thinkers living within Muslim-majority countries – where both 'crimes' can be punished by execution. Her book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Unveiled-Western-Liberals-Empower-Radical/dp/1999240502/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yasmine+mohammed&qid=1569882020&s=gateway&sr=8-1"> Unveiled</a>, is a memoir/polemic that recalls her experiences growing up in a fundamentalist Islamic household and her arranged marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda. She is also the host of the podcast <a href= "https://www.yasminemohammed.com/forgottenfeministsold">Forgotten Feminists</a>- where she has conversations with inspirational women from restrictive religious backgrounds who have fought and who have overcome. Yasmine is a co-Founder and co-Director of the [CLARITy Coalition] (https://claritycoalition.org/) . She is also on the Board of Directors for <a href= "https://humanistglobal.charity/directors">Humanist Global Charity</a> and for <a href= "https://www.atheistsforliberty.org/about-us/board-of-advisors/">Atheists for Liberty</a>. Learn More: <a href= "https://www.yasminemohammed.com/">Website</a> [Free Hearts Free Minds] (https://www.freeheartsfreeminds.com/) [CLARITy Coalition] (https://claritycoalition.org/) To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: <a href= "https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial">https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

10 Jan 2024

54 MINS

54:15

10 Jan 2024

#125

Reflections for the New Year on Connection and Continued Growth for The NARM Training Institute with...

It's that time of year again! On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth welcomes esteemed NARM faculty members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black to reflect on developments within the NARM training community in 2023 and offer insight into their goals for the year ahead. It's a joyful and self-aware discussion, offering a transparent assessment of the program's challenges while celebrating its hard-earned successes. Transforming Trauma thanks Brad, Stefanie, and Marcia for their generosity and honesty. We share their dedication to creating a global community of emotionally attuned, trauma-informed practitioners and professionals. Happy New Year to all of our community! Brad Kammer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor and has worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years. As a NARM Trainer and Training Director, Brad is passionate about contributing to the growing trauma-informed movement. He is also the co-author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Healing-Developmental-Trauma/dp/1623174538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31446ICDT48GM&keywords=kammer+heller&qid=1641849637&sprefix=kammer+helle%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1"> The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma</a>. Stefanie Klein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has spent 22 years in her Los Angeles private practice. As a NARM Trainer and Assistant Training Director, Stefanie is excited to share the NARM approach with anyone looking to have more ease and efficacy in their practice. Marcia Black is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and has been in private practice for over 35 years in SF and the East Bay area specializing in treating complex and developmental trauma and other psychological conditions. As a NARM Faculty Member, she is dedicated to supporting not only the participants’ development, but also the Trainers and Institute as a whole. To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

01 Jan 2024

49 MINS

49:29

01 Jan 2024

#124

2023: The Podcast Year In Review with NARM Training Director Brad Kammer and Host Emily Ruth

Emily and NARM Training Director Brad Kammer reflect on podcast highlights from 2023, a season filled with vital voices and inspiring ideas. It’s the perfect playlist to close out this year or begin the next! Emily and Brad were thrilled to share the mic with influential practitioners, industry luminaries, researchers, thought leaders and more. Conversations traversed a wide range of topics: the microbiome/trauma connection, the use of psychedelics as a supportive therapy, the complex traumas experienced by veterans of the armed services, sexual trauma, equine therapy, connection and humanistic psychology modalities, spirituality, inclusion and belonging, just to name a few. None of these conversations would be possible without you, our Transforming Trauma audience. We’re humbled by your continued support of this podcast and grateful to you for embracing NARM. Thank you, and Happy New Year! To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

27 Dec 2023

40 MINS

40:11

27 Dec 2023

#123

From Pain to Purpose: Navigating the Pressures of Fatherhood, Isolation and Loss with Adam Angel

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth chats with Adam Angel, LCSW-C, LICSW, the founder of [Dads With Wisdom] (https://www.dadswithwisdom.com/) , a series of virtual and hybrid groups that provide a welcoming environment where men can navigate the complex pressures of fatherhood. Adam has 15+ years of experience and is uniquely qualified to facilitate conversations around paternal mental health. He suffered a perinatal loss on his journey to becoming a father of two. Emily Ruth and Adam discuss the current shortage of mental health resources available to fathers, traumas distinct to fatherhood, and how NARM strengthens the peer group dynamic. Transforming Trauma is inspired by Adam’s commitment to community and ability to recast his pain into profound purpose. We welcome his example of strength in vulnerability. About Adam Angel: Adam Angel LCSW-C, LICSW, is a clinical social worker with 15 years of experience working with youth, adults, and families. Adam is a licensed social worker and NARM Therapist. His specializations include postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and developmental trauma. He currently facilitates a number of multistage dad support and therapy groups for dads. Adam lives in Silver Spring with his wife, two kids and their dog. Learn More: [Dads With Wisdom] (https://www.dadswithwisdom.com/) <a href= "https://www.adamangeltherapy.com/">Website</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: <a href= "https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial">https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

41 MINS

41:14

13 Dec 2023

#122

BONUS: NARM Online Basics Training - A Guide to Our Accessible Trauma-Informed Training With Stefani...

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Stefanie Klein, LCSW, Faculty and Assistant Training Director at the NARM Training Institute, to preview the Level 1 NARM Online Basics Training (OBT), the live experiential-focused introductory series for helping professionals working in the field of trauma. In addition to sharing subject matter highlights, personal insights, and practical information, Emily and Stefanie also discuss why NARM OBT is the perfect level-one program for anyone engaged in a skilled, supportive role––from teachers, nurses, and spiritual counselors to executive coaches and pediatric dentists. Ready to begin your trauma-informed journey? Join us in the next NARM OBT! NARM Online Basics Training Spring 2024 Training sessions will occur 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Pacific Time each day --- Module 1: February 9 - 11, 2024 --- Module 2: March 8 - 10, 2024 --- Module 3: April 12 - 14, 2024 --- Module 4: May 3 - 5, 2024 About Stefanie Klein: Stefanie Klein, LCSW, SEP, NMT, NARM Faculty and Assistant Training Director of the NARM Training Institute, has spent 22 years in her Los Angeles private practice specializing in treating adults with trauma and anxiety disorders. For the past decade, she has had the distinct privilege of being mentored by Dr. Laurence Heller. Stefanie has been honored to assist Dr. Heller in all of his US NARM practitioner trainings and has found NARM to be an extremely effective model for working with attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. Learn More: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-092/">TT092: Transforming Trauma Episode 092: Reflecting on a Growing Training Institute with NARM Faculty Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black</a> <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-060/">TT060: Supporting Connection, Capacity and Growth in the NARM Community with Marcia Black, Stefanie Klein, and Brad Kammer</a> To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: <a href= "https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial">https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

36 MINS

36:58

06 Dec 2023

#121

Listening to What Survivors Need to Address Sexual Trauma and Complex PTSD with Dr. Judith Herman

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is honored to welcome psychiatrist, researcher, teacher, and author Dr. Judith Herman for a heartfelt discussion centering on the needs of victims of sexual trauma and society’s role in individual and collective trauma healing. In her latest book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Repair-Survivors-Envision-Justice/dp/1541600541"> Truth And Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice</a>, Dr. Herman introduces us to a “fourth stage” of the recovery process in which trauma survivors are invited to envision their future. Dr. Herman’s latest book comes 30 years after her seminal work, [ Trauma And Recovery] (https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302) , in which she introduced the then-radical idea that complex PTSD was a stand-alone diagnosis that differs significantly from PTSD. Her pioneering work led to our current understanding that C-PTSD requires a new framework for diagnosis and effective treatment. About Judith Herman: Judith Lewis Herman, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry (part time) at Harvard Medical School. For thirty years, until she retired, she was Director of Training at the Victims of Violence Program at The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, MA. Dr. Herman is the author of the award-winning books: Father-Daughter Incest (Harvard University Press, 1981) and Trauma and Recovery (Basic Books, 1992). To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://narmtraining.com/transformingtrauma/episode-026">https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast</a> *** NARM Training Institute <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/">https://www.NARMtraining.com</a> View upcoming trainings: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/schedule/">https://narmtraining.com/schedule</a> Join the Inner Circle: <a href= "https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle/">https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle</a> Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: <a href= "https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial">https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial</a> *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources. We want to connect with you! [Facebook @NARMtraining] (https://www.facebook.com/NARMTraining/) <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezENiBJtJQwTAw2wNomLVg"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thenarmtraininginstitute/">Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute</a> ... Read more

29 Nov 2023

39 MINS

39:59

29 Nov 2023

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