Best Leigh Dow Podcasts (2024)

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Emotional Engagement in the Therapeutic Relationship With Dr. Karen Maroda 56:12

29m ago56:12

56:12

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 …

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Ecotherapy: How to Embody the Relationship Between the Nature Within and the Wildness Around Us With Joseph McCaffrey 44:53

26m ago44:53

44:53

A vital tenet of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is that, no matter how withdrawn or isolated one becomes due to complex trauma, humans remain instinctively and spontaneously drawn towards connection, just as plants are drawn towards the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 …

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The Power of Creative Expression in Healing Trauma with Jeanette LeBlanc 50:23

16d ago50:23

50:23

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 b…

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Protect, Provide, Prepare: A New Perspective on Black Fatherhood With Dr. Michael Hannon 39:59

5d ago39:59

39:59

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 netw…

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Self-Acceptance in the Aftermath of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso 51:46

19d ago51:46

51:46

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 c…

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A Compassionate Approach to Incarceration and Reentry with Christine Marallen 42:17

2M ago42:17

42:17

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…

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Shifting the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems With David and Katya Dow 46:15

2M ago46:15

46:15

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…

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Reclaiming Spiritual Agency through Understanding the Roots of Generational Trauma With Vanessa R. Brooks 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

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 Transfor…

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Compassion and Consent in Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder With Erin Lewis-Gibson 53:11

4M ago53:11

53:11

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 w…

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Trauma-Proofing Corporate Culture and Work Environments with Adriana Leigh 43:51

3M ago43:51

43:51

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.…

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Introducing The Complex Trauma Training Center with Training Director Brad Kammer 19:56

4M ago19:56

19:56

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 prof…

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Cultivating Hope and Healing Through Community-Focused Somatic Resiliency Training With Elaine Miller-Karas 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

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 Resourc…

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A Pathway to Peace in the Fight Against Oppression and Religious Trauma with Yasmine Mohammed 54:15

5M ago54:15

54:15

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 thinke…

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Reflections for the New Year on Connection and Continued Growth for The NARM Training Institute with Faculty Members Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black 49:29

5M ago49:29

49:29

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 transpa…

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2023: The Podcast Year In Review with NARM Training Director Brad Kammer and Host Emily Ruth 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

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. Con…

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From Pain to Purpose: Navigating the Pressures of Fatherhood, Isolation and Loss with Adam Angel 41:14

6M ago41:14

41:14

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth chats with Adam Angel, LCSW-C, LICSW, the founder of Dads With Wisdom, 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…

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BONUS: NARM Online Basics Training - A Guide to Our Accessible Trauma-Informed Training With Stefanie Klein 36:58

6M ago36:58

36:58

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 …

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Listening to What Survivors Need to Address Sexual Trauma and Complex PTSD with Dr. Judith Herman 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

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, Truth And Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Jus…

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Addressing C-PTSD In and Out of the Military With Brian Peter Monson 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth invites Brian Peter Monson, a veteran and graduate student pursuing his clinical mental health counseling degree. Brian Peter shares about his experience serving in the military with unresolved developmental trauma and the paradox of observing one’s faith while carrying out methods of interrogation…

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Addiction, Attachment, and the Myth of Normal With Dr. Gabor Maté 45:43

7M ago45:43

45:43

Emily is delighted to welcome back Gabor Maté, MD, the esteemed physician and author best known for his breakthrough analysis of addiction as a psychophysiological response to childhood trauma and emotional loss. Gabor co-wrote his latest work, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, alongside his son Daniel Maté. It be…

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Culturally Competent Trauma Care in High Conflict Areas With Michael Niconchuk 55:11

8M ago55:11

55:11

NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes Michael Niconchuk, a neuroscience researcher, practitioner, and author working at the intersection of forced migration, trauma recovery, and peacebuilding. Michael and Brad discuss the critical shortage of culturally competent mental health care in conflict areas, using laypeople to close that gap, and addre…

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Championing Relational Therapeutic Solutions in a Quick-Fix World With Dr. Jonathan Shedler 52:13

8M ago52:13

52:13

What are the defining characteristics of good psychotherapy? Increasingly, the answers arrive filtered through the lens of incomplete research or, worse, via buzzwords popularized by wellness websites. Emily welcomes author, consultant, researcher, and clinical educator Jonathan Shedler, PhD, to discuss the widening chasm between the research condu…

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Health And Trust In Organismic Self-Regulation - NARM Webinar Special Event 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

Welcome to a special episode of Transforming Trauma featuring NARM creator Dr. Laurence Heller and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer. This webinar provides a glimpse into the NARM Inner Circle online program and invites clinicians, therapists, and helping professionals to explore the foundation of health and trust upon which NARM is built. Brad and L…

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A Former NFL Player on Overcoming Childhood Trauma through Belonging With Gaelin Elmore 48:00

9M ago48:00

48:00

Former NFL player and speaker Gaelin Elmore believes that childhood trauma changes the rules of the game for youth, making interaction with well-intentioned adults difficult. While teachers, therapists, and caregivers are poised to provide the most enduring assistance, the prospect of building sincere, purposeful relationships with children and tee…

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Spiritual Integrity With Jac O’Keeffe 50:39

9M ago50:39

50:39

While many spiritual teachers are held in high regard for their wisdom, leadership positions are still overwhelmed by those who’ve failed to address complex trauma in their personal histories. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily speaks with Jac O'Keeffe, President and founding member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity (ASI), an or…

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Helping Youth Thrive in a Time of Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media With Donna Jackson Nakazawa 48:11

10M ago48:11

48:11

These are challenging times to maintain physical and mental well-being, so much so that it’s increasingly difficult to encounter someone who isn’t struggling with a significant medical and/or psychological challenge. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily chats with award-winning journalist, author, speaker, and workshop facilitator Donna Ja…

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Research and Evidence-Based Analysis for Exploring the Science and Art of NARM with Salman Alawadi 53:13

10M ago53:13

53:13

In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily is joined by Salman Alawadi, a NARM practitioner and Ph.D. candidate in Research, Measurement, and Evaluation at the University of Miami, for a fascinating discussion about the challenges of developing an evidence-based standard for NARM and distilling that research into accessible data. In medical term…

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Somatic Equine Therapy for Emotional Balance and Post-Traumatic Growth with Isabelle Shook 45:21

11M ago45:21

45:21

Can the art of horse whispering, a perceptive communication technique, work to heal complex trauma in humans? Isabelle Shook, the founder of Equine Guidance in Sedona, AZ, believes that horses possess an empathetic energy––telegraphed via non-verbal cues––that can resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma in those seeking support. In this episo…

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Restorative Justice and the Journey Towards Redemption with Dr. Elaine Leeder 49:31

11M ago49:31

49:31

Forgiveness can transform lives. In this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily explores the holistic practice of restorative justice with Dr. Elaine Leeder, a professor and prolific writer who's worked in mental hospitals, gerontology, foster care, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol counseling as a social worker and psychotherapist. Elaine's c…

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Community Wellness and Collective Liberation with Susan Raffo 1:01:36

12M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Susan Raffo is a cranial therapist, esteemed writer, and cultural worker, sharing her heart’s wisdom with the NARM community and the motivation behind her latest book, Liberated To The Bone. Susan’s professional approach combines NARM’s trauma-informed framework with the nuances of her ancestral lineage as both colonizer and the colonized. In her c…

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Generative Integration on the Creative Path with Dr. Stephen Gilligan 52:42

12M ago52:42

52:42

Extraordinary journeys of self-discovery often begin with a simple invitation. NARM practitioners encourage these explorations by asking clients to set an intention for the work ahead from the beginning. Stephen Gilligan, PhD., takes a similarly powerful approach. At the start of each visit, he warmly receives both the client and their trauma into …

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Bringing Agency and Humanity into the Practitioner’s Office with Dr. Sara Rapaport 50:35

1y ago50:35

50:35

Dr. Sara Rapaport is a Naturopathic Doctor, Massage Therapist, Certified Biofeedback Provider, and NARM Practitioner. Sara deeply appreciates nature and the earth and believes that some of the best medicine in the world is the kindness and compassion we can offer one another. Whenever a client steps into their practitioner’s office, be it a doctor …

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The History, Evolution, and Future of Somatic Therapy with Dr. Daniel Schiff 45:10

1y ago45:10

45:10

A licensed psychologist in the Portland area and adjunct faculty member at several universities, Dr. Daniel Schiff is considered an expert in somatic psychology. He is known for his work with Contemporary Orgone (Reichian) Therapy. This relational and emotionally focused, character-based somatic psychotherapy addresses the psychological and physiol…

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Relatedness and Presence in Somatic Therapy with Dr. Albert Wong 39:57

1y ago39:57

39:57

Dr. Albert Wong is a leading clinician and educator in the field of somatics. From Dr. Wong's perspective, not all trauma is created equal, particularly complex trauma. It can be challenging to identify and address when the one who hurt you is the one you love. Although this predicament can be overwhelming, Dr. Wong provides a message of hope for i…

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Training, Ethics and Agency in the Emerging Field of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Monti Pal 46:26

1y ago46:26

46:26

Monti Pal is a Licensed Professional Counselor and NARM Therapist focusing on the emerging field of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Monti’s vast experience in clinical settings, psychiatric hospitals, and now private practice has given her a unique way of understanding the diversity of people’s healing journeys. Like many inquisitive clinicians, she …

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Love as a Pathway for Resolving Conflict and Bigotry with Chloé Valdary 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

In this milestone 100th episode of Transforming Trauma, we meet Chloé Valdary, public educator, anti-racism activist, and Founder of the Theory of Enchantment program. Theory of Enchantment, with its three principles, focuses on compassion in diversity and inclusion training by addressing bigotry with principles and practices based on love and comp…

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Enhancing our Well-Being Through the Human-Animal Connection with Philip Tedeschi 48:18

1y ago48:18

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Philip Tedeschi is a clinical professor and Founder of the Institute for Human-Animal Connection, where he studies and teaches about the intricate relationship between people, domestic and wild animals, and the natural world. Philip's focus on bio-affiliation - our connection to the living world - has led him to be globally recognized for expertise…

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Exploring the Intersection of Trauma and Nutrition with Amanda Huffman, LCSW 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

In this information-packed episode, Amanda Huffman shares her current research on the microbiome and how she believes that this evolving field can help support the treatment of developmental trauma. Amanda’s skills, knowledge, and passion have led her to create the new healing center Sugar Creek Farm, an organic farm and somatic healing retreat, wh…

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BONUS: Evolving NARM through the NARM Master Therapist Training with Brad Kammer 29:32

1+ y ago29:32

29:32

This is a significant event in the growth of the NARM Training Institute. NARM Senior Trainer and Training Director Brad Kammer shares about the updated Level 3 NARM Master Therapist Training that starts in March 2023: “This is also a big moment for me personally as Larry passes this training on to me after over 20 years of studying with and mentor…

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Social Baseline Theory and the Power of Connection with Dr. Jim Coan 51:25

1+ y ago51:25

51:25

Dr. Jim Coan is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Virginia. Dr. Coan is well-known for his Social Baseline Theory which resulted from his research on the psychological and physical health benefits of strong friend and family networks. His theory states that the human brain …

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Ancestral Trauma, Health and Well-Being with Tina Sacks, PhD. 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

Tina Sacks, PhD., is an associate professor in the School of Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley. Her fields of interest include racial inequities in health, social determinants of health, and poverty and inequality; in other words, how people’s experience of being othered affects their overall well-being. Tina’s professional w…

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The Role of Spirituality in Complex Trauma Healing with Dr. Diane Poole Heller and Dr. Laurence Heller 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

49:47

Dr. Diane Poole Heller is an established expert in the field of trauma resolution, with extensive experience in spiritual exploration. Diane joins NARM Creator Dr. Laurence Heller for an evocative conversation about trauma and spirituality. Diane and Larry discuss how spiritual work has impacted their personal and professional lives, sharing the pe…

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Cultural Animation and Applied Human Ecology with Anthony Twig Wheeler 54:43

1+ y ago54:43

54:43

Anthony “Twig” Wheeler is a Trauma Specialist, Environmentalist, Performance Artist, Applied Human Ecologist, Cultural Animator, Consultant, Educator, and so much more. His interest in resolving societal conflicts and being introduced to Peter Levine’s work of Somatic Experiencing guided him to branch out into different areas of trauma. While Twig’…

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Reflecting on a Growing Training Institute with NARM Faculty Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

48:04

Transforming Trauma is kicking off 2023 with NARM Faculty Brad Kammer, Stefanie Klein, and Marcia Black exploring the past year's challenges, learnings, successes, and growth. Part of building an intentional organization committed to healing complex trauma is taking the time for self-reflection, self-awareness, and relational sharing about learning…

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NARM Inner Circle Presents: NARM & Heartfulness with Dr. Laurence Heller and Brad Kammer 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

48:47

A gift for Transforming Trauma listeners: The NARM Training Institute presents the special topic webinar NARM and Heartfulness from the NARM Inner Circle online program. Dr. Laurence Heller and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer explore the importance of integrating the heart with the mind during the healing process. Larry and Brad reflect on the surv…

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End of Year NARM Reflections with Emily Ruth and Brad Kammer 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

Host Emily Ruth and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Kammer reflect on Transforming Trauma in 2022, revisiting memorable and favorite moments. Emily and Brad recall their conversations with “big names” in the field, such as Dr. Stephen Porges, Daniel Shaw, Dr. Sandra Bloom, Dr. David Wallin, Dr. Nancy McWilliams, and Judge Abby Abinati who spoke powerfully…

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The Complex Relational Dynamics of Cancel Culture with Clementine Morrigan 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Clementine Morrigan is a writer, podcaster, socialist, and trauma educator. Clementine embodies their teaching, sharing, and perspective in courageous trauma-informed work, specifically addressing the shame-based dynamics of what is presently referred to as "cancel culture." They strongly advocate for a new understanding of the dynamics of cancel c…

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The Importance of Helping Professionals Doing Their Own Trauma Work with Laura Reagan 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

Laura Reagan is an Integrative Trauma Therapist, founder of the Trauma Therapist Network, and host of the Therapy Chat podcast. Laura is dedicated to helping therapists become more skilled in trauma and attachment work by exploring their own inner worlds. Her current focus is similar to the direction of the NARM Training Institute: building a suppo…

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Authenticity, Freedom, and Living More Intentionally with Bill Lokey 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

51:43

Bill Lokey is a former Clinical Director and Licensed Senior Psychological Examiner out of the Nashville area and current NARM trainee. Bill speaks openly about his cancer journey, how he is attempting to live each day to its fullest, and how NARM is supporting him in his current phase of life. He reflects on his process of becoming a psychotherapi…

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BONUS: Sneak Peek of the NARM Audiobook - The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma, with co-author Brad Kammer 23:13

1+ y ago23:13

23:13

Brad Kammer, NARM Senior Faculty, shares an excerpt on the NARM Emotional Completion Model and disidentification from the highly anticipated audiobook The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma. This audiobook was released on Nov…

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