The Trauma Therapist

By: Guy Crawford Macpherson
  • Summary

  • The Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit.

    Join Guy Macpherson, PhD at thetraumatherapistproject.com as he interviews thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga and we learn about the journeys of these passionate mental health therapists who dedicate their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma.

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Episodes
  • Feeling Into Our Aliveness with Jacquie Compton
    Sep 30 2024
    Jacquie has worked in the field of trauma and the Violence Against Women’s Sector in Toronto for over 11 years, beginning her career in the Caribbean with women and children who experienced violence. She spent over five years as an art therapist at the YWCA Toronto’s Breakthrough program and has worked at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic for the past five years.

    At the clinic, she has held roles such as Therapist/Advocate, Manager, and Director of counseling services, where she led staff and developed innovative trauma programs. Jacquie teaches at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and is a trainer with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. She has a private practice focused on trauma recovery and is deeply passionate about social justice work. Jacquie believes a trauma-informed approach is essential for collaborative and meaningful relationships with teams and clients.

    Jacquie is a Registered Psychotherapist In private practice. She is a Registered Art Therapist, a Certified Advanced Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and a trainer in development with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Jacquie is an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and facilitates a course on cultural humility and trauma-informed art therapy.

    In addition, Jacquie is a published poet, mother, and speaker. Over the past 15 years, she has developed a trauma-focused practice incorporating art-based, body-based, and talk-based therapy and currently resides in Toronto.

    In This Episode
    • Jacquie’s website
    • Jacquie’s email: jacquie@thegroundedheart.com
    • Jacquie’s book
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    33 mins
  • From the archives: Linda Gantt, PhD
    Sep 26 2024
    Linda Gantt has a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies.
    She is the owner and executive director of Intensive Trauma Therapy in Morgantown, West Virginia, an outpatient clinic for trauma-related disorders where art therapy is the primary means of treatment.

    Linda is also the co-developer, along with Carmello Tabone, of the Formal Elements Art Therapy Scale, an instrument designed for measuring diagnostic information in drawings.

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    40 mins
  • How I Learned To Stop Running with Jennifer Kenney-Smith
    Sep 23 2024
    Jennifer Kenney-Smith is a transformative leader and holistic healer with over 26 years of executive sales leadership in the Information Technology sector. As a Certified Yoga Teacher (500 RYT), Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Transformational Life Coach, she founded JKS Yoga & Coaching to guide others on their journey of self-discovery and healing.

    Jennifer’s unique approach integrates ancient wisdom and modern strategies, earning her accolades such as the Women in Leadership Impact Award (2022) and Best of Ashburn, VA Award (2023). Her mission is to help individuals and leaders align their lives with their core values and achieve profound personal transformation.

    In This Episode
    • https://www.jksyoga.com/
    • Socials:
      • IG: @jksyoga_coaching
      • FB: JKS-Yoga
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    34 mins

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