Complex Trauma Recovery

By Kina Penelope

What's Complex Trauma Recovery about?

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Complex Trauma Recovery episodes:

04.15.2024
Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with guest therapist Miami Zarauskas
You can find Miami and all Kina’s resources here https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
03.04.2024
Polyvagal Theory and Practical Applications with guest Deb Dana
Today I am interviewing the one and only Deb Dana, one of the major contributors to the theories of the nervous system and somatic healing in therapy. Her website is linked below for those who want to check out more of...
02.05.2024
Sibling Abuse with guest therapist Dr. Amy Meyers
Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a social work professor at Molloy University and a clinician in NYC where she has maintained a private practice for 30 years. She is an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy...
01.25.2024
People pleasing as an attachment adaptation
Just a brief episode of me discussing my thoughts on people pleasing as an attachment based adaptation. Also, weighing in on the “is people pleasing manipulation” debate https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
01.19.2024
Understanding attachment trauma fundamentals: new workshop on March 10
https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
01.18.2024
Gestalt Therapy with guest Therapist Stephanie Goldsmith
View Kina’s linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. (she/her) is the Owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services located in Claremont, California She provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians. Stephanie specializes in providing care from...
01.17.2024
Gestalt Therapy with guest Therapist Stephanie Goldsmith
View Kina’s linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Stephanie Goldsmith, Ph.D. (she/her) is the Owner and Clinical Director at Goldsmith Psychological Services located in Claremont, California She provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as post-graduate supervision to associate clinicians. Stephanie specializes in providing care from...
01.03.2024
Connection, Protection, and the Brain.
In this episode I talk about our primal wiring for seeking connection and safety and the way our brains and reactions are altered by trauma. Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery --- Support this...
12.25.2023
How We Make Sense of Trauma
In this episode I discuss how we make sense of trauma when it is happening, and how these meanings impact us long term. I discuss what it means to reprocess trauma by focusing on meanings and learnings instead of specific incidents...
11.11.2023
Interpersonal Neurobiology: How Relationships can change our brains with guest Therapist Julianne Taylor Schore
You can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist https://www.julianetaylorshore.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
11.06.2023
Announcement: Lost my TikTok account!
You can follow my new account @kinacptsdtherapist
10.14.2023
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & the Cycle of Disconnection with Melissa Parks
Melissa is a licensed therapist in private practice in South Carolina. She has been in practice for 19 years and she specializes in working with couples and with adults with complex trauma. She is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist,...
10.09.2023
Integrative Experiential therapy with guest Therapist Josh Killam
Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Josh Killam is a licensed professional counselor and the founder of Becoming You Counseling, a private group practice located in the heart of West Austin. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and three boys. With several years of experience...
10.08.2023
Untangling Inner Knots using Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Tori Olds
Tori Olds is a psychotherapist who specializes in experiential therapeutic modalities. She is an educator who provides training to other therapists in experiential models of healing including coherence therapy, IFS and AEDP. Below are her website and YouTube channel: https://toriolds.com https://youtube.com/@DrToriOlds You can access...
09.04.2023
Trauma & Healthcare from a Macro Lens with guest Dr. Christy Gibson
Christine is a family physician in Calgary, Canada with a background in justice work, medical education, and global health. A skilled facilitator and speaker, she is engaged in building individual and community resilience. Her writing creates the woven narrative between her...
08.31.2023
Invalidating Emotions & Ruminating in Therapy (PATREON CLIP)
In this bonus podcast episode on Patreon I discuss: -The process of grief in processing complex trauma and loss of relationships -How "emotional completion" works in conjunction with somatic release -Building a relationship with your inner wisdom/center in IFS -People with CPTSD who are...
08.20.2023
Recognizing & Healing from Emotional Neglect with guest Therapist Jacque Blossfield
View Jacques bio to work with her here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com/jacque-blossfield Kinas linktree here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
07.09.2023
In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand
Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist, coach and speaker/facilitator specializing in racial identity, trauma, relationships and embodiment. Her work is guided by a deep belief that the relationships we choose are opportunities to practice new behaviors and values that weren't...
07.02.2023
Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents through Reparenting with Guest Therapist Jessica Frick
Jessica Frick is a counselor in Erie, Pennsylvania who specializes in working with the adult children of emotionally immature parents. Jessica uses acceptance and commitment therapy (or ACT, for short) to help her clients connect with their emotional selves, allow judgment...
06.27.2023
Upcoming workshop: Inner Child Healing for CPTSD
You can view the details for registration and the details for my previous workshops here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist
06.25.2023
Eating Disorders, Body Image & Complex Trauma with guest Ashantis Jones
Website: https://www.ashantisjones.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamashantis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamashantis Ashantis Jones (she/they) is a trained Master’s level Counselor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer that focuses their work on the mind and body - both of which are equally important to one’s health. As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMPH),...
06.17.2023
Parts and Memory Therapy with guest therapist Preston Walker
At just 14 years old, Preston Walker began his journey in the therapeutic field by volunteering at a crisis hotline, providing support to peers in need of suicide prevention. These experiences inspired him to pursue an education in psychology and...
06.10.2023
Safe and Sound Protocol, Accelerated Resolution and Psychodrama Therapy with Guest Therapist Jennifer Scully
Jennifer Scully is a trauma therapist running a humble private practice, who does this work because she's passionate about supporting human beings through the human experience. In this interview we discuss Stephen Porges Safe and Sound protocol, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and...
05.30.2023
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Complex Trauma with guest Robin Wolvek
In todays episode we break down OCD and complex trauma, and trauma informed treatment for OCD. You can my workshops, mailing list and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Robin Wolvek is an associate marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles, California. She completed...
05.14.2023
Sandtray Therapy with guest Therapist Megan Cinnamon
Megan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor practicing in Somerset, KY. She is an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist-Provider and founder of Sandscapes: The Kentucky Sandtray Institute. Megan is also the Director of Communications for the International Association for Sandtray Therapy....
05.12.2023
Overlapping Experiences of Neurodivergence & Complex Trauma with guest Shelby Williams
Shelby is a licensed social worker in the state of Michigan who specializes in complex trauma. Shelby graduated with her master of social work degree in 2020 from Grand Valley State University and has since worked as a children's homebased therapist...
04.27.2023
Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure
You can access my workshops and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Kendyl is mental health therapist who specialized in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She graduated from Naropa University with a degree in Transpersonal counseling psychology. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including...
04.05.2023
Coherence Therapy & Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Sam Robinson
This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Sam Robinson, an LCSW therapist in Austin Texas, who specializes in coherence therapy. Kinas...
04.02.2023
Somatic & Attachment based EMDR/Religious Trauma with guest Therapist Adele Martelle
In todays episode I interview Adele Martelle, and we have a fascinating conversation about somatic experiencing, somatic and attachment based EMDR, religious trauma, CPTSD and more. Adele is a somatic based psychotherapist, certified trauma professional, and spiritual integrationist. She is a...
03.26.2023
Comprehensive Resource Model & Complex Trauma with guest Therapist Marley Cote
This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Marley Cote, a LMFT therapist in California who specializes in complex trauma and...
01.30.2023
Upcoming workshops and new resources
You can get info about the workshop, join my mailing list and access the cheat sheet for finding good therapy here linktr.ee/Cptsdtherapist
03.31.2022
Goodbye for now
The podcast is going on an official pause. Thank you to everyone for your support!
12.05.2021
Building a Coping Toolbox
In this episode I talk about different kinds of self regulation and grounding techniques that can help you navigate emotional flashbacks and triggers, and how to find the right tools for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
11.10.2021
Checking in/update
Live q&a; discussion taking place 11/19 at 7 pm central, on Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
09.04.2021
Structural Dissociation, Disorganized Attachment and Borderline Personality Disorder
Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos. https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
08.07.2021
Navigating Suicide from a Trauma Informed Lens: with Janel Cubbage
**This episode has a content warning for discussions of suicide** In this episode I interview my guest Janel Cubbage, a suicidologist and trauma informed therapist. We talk about what it means to work with suicidal clients in a trauma informed...
07.28.2021
Obsessions, compulsions and security motivations: CPTSD and OCD PATREON CLIP
Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery In this episode I discuss the link between trauma and obsessive compulsive disorders, and explore the function of OCD and paths towards healing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
07.10.2021
Boundaries and Compassion; Navigating Relationships with People that have CPTSD
In this episode I talk about the complexity of being in close relationships with people that have CPTSD, and the role of boundaries in learning secure attachment patterns. https://linktr.ee/complexptsd Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos...
06.24.2021
Checking in & announcing new podcast schedule
It’s been a long time but I’m ready to start recording again! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support
05.05.2021
CPTSD 101
In this episode I cover the basics of CPTSD: what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and a few other commonly asked questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
03.31.2021
Attachment, Dissociation, Complex Trauma and EMDR with guest Melissa Parks
This is one of my favorite interviews I have gotten to do! We talked about structural dissociation, CPTSD, polyvagal theory, attachment, and how all those pieces come together in EMDR. Here is Melissa's bio and where to find more of...
03.24.2021
Sexual trauma, neurodivergence and when security feels boring; answering call-in questions
https://linktr.ee/complexptsd In this episode I answer questions left as a voice memo on my anchor channel. If you would like a question answered on another episode, click my linktree to send me one or leave a voice memo directly on anchor! Support...
03.17.2021
Can you self heal?
In this episode I talk about the topic of self healing, the barriers people face accessing mental health care, and the risks and resources to be aware of when working on healing without therapy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
03.11.2021
All About Shame (PATREON CLIP)
This is a clip from an exclusive episode posted to my Patreon. I upload 2 videos a month there, as well as two video's a month on my public youtube channel, so please consider checking it out! In this episode...
03.06.2021
Practical Applications for Polyvagal Theory in CPTSD Recovery
In this episode I talk about some of the ways learning about polyvagal theory changed my perspective on mental health, and share some of the most useful tools and practices I’ve gathered from somatic trauma informed theories. --- Support this podcast:...
02.18.2021
Trauma, Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Healing with Justin Sunseri
On this episode I talk with my guest Justin Sunseri about polyvagal theory and how it applies to healing in and out of therapy. You can find more of Justin's work on his website https://www.justinlmft.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
02.09.2021
Systemic Complex Trauma and Anti-Oppressive Therapy with Dr. Han Ren
In this episode I talk with Dr Han Ren about the complex trauma that stems from social systems of oppression, and what justice-oriented and anti-oppression work looks like in the context of mental health and therapy. You can find more...
02.07.2021
Inner Child Healing and Re-parenting
In this episode I break down what re-parenting yourself means as well as explore the practical application and impact of inner child healing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
01.19.2021
Learned Helplessness and Learned Empowerment
In this episode I talk about what learned helplessness is, how it shows up in adulthood, and the role that empowerment plays in CPTSD recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support
01.04.2021
Complex Trauma, Complex Recovery
This episode is about the multidimensional ways trauma impacts development, and my thoughts about integrative, effective and holistic approaches to recovery! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/complextraumarecovery/support

What's Complex Trauma Recovery about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Complex Trauma Recovery episodes:

Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with guest therapist Miami Zarauskas

Polyvagal Theory and Practical Applications with guest Deb Dana

Sibling Abuse with guest therapist Dr. Amy Meyers

People pleasing as an attachment adaptation

Understanding attachment trauma fundamentals: new workshop on March 10

Gestalt Therapy with guest Therapist Stephanie Goldsmith

Gestalt Therapy with guest Therapist Stephanie Goldsmith

Connection, Protection, and the Brain.

How We Make Sense of Trauma

Interpersonal Neurobiology: How Relationships can change our brains with guest Therapist Julianne Taylor Schore

Announcement: Lost my TikTok account!

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & the Cycle of Disconnection with Melissa Parks

Integrative Experiential therapy with guest Therapist Josh Killam

Untangling Inner Knots using Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Tori Olds

Trauma & Healthcare from a Macro Lens with guest Dr. Christy Gibson

Invalidating Emotions & Ruminating in Therapy (PATREON CLIP)

Recognizing & Healing from Emotional Neglect with guest Therapist Jacque Blossfield

In Between Identities, Racial Trauma & Relationships with guest Therapist Raina LaGrand

Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents through Reparenting with Guest Therapist Jessica Frick

Upcoming workshop: Inner Child Healing for CPTSD

Eating Disorders, Body Image & Complex Trauma with guest Ashantis Jones

Parts and Memory Therapy with guest therapist Preston Walker

Safe and Sound Protocol, Accelerated Resolution and Psychodrama Therapy with Guest Therapist Jennifer Scully

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Complex Trauma with guest Robin Wolvek

Sandtray Therapy with guest Therapist Megan Cinnamon

Overlapping Experiences of Neurodivergence & Complex Trauma with guest Shelby Williams

Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure

Coherence Therapy & Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Sam Robinson

Somatic & Attachment based EMDR/Religious Trauma with guest Therapist Adele Martelle

Comprehensive Resource Model & Complex Trauma with guest Therapist Marley Cote

Upcoming workshops and new resources

Goodbye for now

Building a Coping Toolbox

Checking in/update

Structural Dissociation, Disorganized Attachment and Borderline Personality Disorder

Navigating Suicide from a Trauma Informed Lens: with Janel Cubbage

Obsessions, compulsions and security motivations: CPTSD and OCD PATREON CLIP

Boundaries and Compassion; Navigating Relationships with People that have CPTSD

Checking in & announcing new podcast schedule

CPTSD 101

Attachment, Dissociation, Complex Trauma and EMDR with guest Melissa Parks

Sexual trauma, neurodivergence and when security feels boring; answering call-in questions

Can you self heal?

All About Shame (PATREON CLIP)

Practical Applications for Polyvagal Theory in CPTSD Recovery

Trauma, Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Healing with Justin Sunseri

Systemic Complex Trauma and Anti-Oppressive Therapy with Dr. Han Ren

Inner Child Healing and Re-parenting

Learned Helplessness and Learned Empowerment

Complex Trauma, Complex Recovery