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Attachment Theory in Action

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If you work with kids, families, or clients impacted by trauma, you’re in the right place. The Attachment Theory in Action Podcast is your go-to podcast for real conversations about trauma, attachment, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Every other week, host Kirsty Nolan sits down with experts in attachment, trauma, and child development to talk about the stuff that really matters—how trauma shapes behavior and development, how to build stronger relationships, and how to bring these insights into your daily work. Looking for practical tips you can actually use...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Paula Scatoloni & Rachel Lewis-Marlow - Applying Attachment Theory to Eating Disorder Treatment - Part 1 30.06.2020

Karen welcomes Paula Scatoloni & Rachel Lewis-Marlow, both of whom specialize in eating disorder treatment, discuss how attachment theory can be applied to the treatment of eating disorders. Part two of their conversation will be released on Tuesday, July 7th. Paula Scatoloni is a somatic-based psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and Somatic Experiencing™ practitioner in Chapel...

Mark Vander Ley: Attachment and Fatherhood - Part 2 23.06.2020

Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph. D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood. Mark Vander Ley Ph. D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected families.  He is also clinical faculty in Adams State University’s Maste...

Mark Vander Ley: Attachment And Fatherhood - Part 1 16.06.2020

Karen welcomes Mark Vander Ley, Ph. D, LCPC, to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how attachment theory relates to fatherhood. Part two of the conversation will be released on Tuesday, June 23rd. Mark Vander Ley Ph. D., LCPC is the owner of Connections Family Counseling, LLC a group counseling practice focused on building resilient kids, strong marriages, and connected fam...

Dr. Jody Russon: Attachment Based Family Therapy - Part 2 26.05.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter concludes her discussion with Dr. Jody Russon about Dr. Russon's work in Attachment-Based Family Therapy.  Dr. Russon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at Virginia Tech. She is a translational scientist and family therapist contributing to psychotherapy and suicide research. Dr. Russon’s line of research specifically focuses...

Dr. Jody Russon: Attachment Based Family Therapy - Part 1 19.05.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Jody Russon to the show as they begin their discussion on Dr. Russon's work in Attachment-Based Family Therapy. Part two of the conversation will be released on Tuesday, May 26th. Dr. Russon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at Virginia Tech. She is a translational scientist and family therapist contributing to...

Mary McGowan: The Impact Being Born Blind Has On A Person’s Attachment - Part 2 12.05.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Mary McGowan of ATTACh to the show for part two of their discussion on how being born blind can affect a person's attachment relationships. Mary McGowan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Community Violence Prevention and Child Development from Metropolitan State University, and a master’s candidate in Counseling and Psychological Services from...

Mary McGowan: The Impact Being Born Blind Has On A Person's Attachment - Part 1 05.05.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Mary McGowan of ATTACh to the show for part one of their discussion on how being born blind can affect a person's attachment relationships. Part two will be released on Tuesday, May 12th. Mary McGowan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Community Violence Prevention and Child Development from Metropolitan State University, and a master’s candida...

Dr. Lark Eshleman: How Attachment Relationships Aid in Trauma Treatment - Part 2 28.04.2020

Karen welcomes Dr. Lark Eshleman to the show to conclude their two part discussion about how attachment relationships aid in trauma treatment.  Lark Eshleman, PhD, is Executive Director of the About Child Trauma Foundation, an educational non-profit teaching about and researching the short- and long-term effects of early emotional trauma, and the power of building resilience in young learners. She...

Dr. Lark Eshleman: How Attachment Relationships Aid in Trauma Treatment - Part 1 21.04.2020

Karen welcomes Dr. Lark Eshleman to the show as they launch a two part discussion about how attachment relationships aid in trauma treatment. Part 2 will be released on April 28th. Lark Eshleman, PhD, is Executive Director of the About Child Trauma Foundation, an educational non-profit teaching about and researching the short- and long-term effects of early emotional trauma, and the power of build...

Dr. Meg Van Deusen: How Modern Culture Is Creating Barriers To Human Attachment - Part 2 14.04.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Meg Van Deusen of Seattle back to the show for part one of their discussion on how modern culture is creating barriers to human attachment After spending a few years as a teacher, Dr. Van Deusen chose to return to school to study psychology. Her studies took her all the way up the Pacific Coast, starting at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los...

Dr. Meg Van Deusen: How Modern Culture Is Creating Barriers To Human Attachment - Part 1 07.04.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Meg Van Deusen of Seattle back to the show for part one of their discussion on how modern culture is creating barriers to human attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, April 14th After spending a few years as a teacher, Dr. Van Deusen chose to return to school to study psychology. Her studies took her all the way up the Pacific Coast, starting at the C...

Dr. Meg Van Deusen: Coping With the Stress of COVID-19 31.03.2020

In a special one-off episode, Karen welcomes Dr. Meg Van Deusen to discuss how to cope with the stress surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Van Deusen will also be Karen's guest in the next two weeks of Attachment Theory in Action as they discuss her book Stressed In The U.S. After spending a few years as a teacher, Dr. Van Deusen chose to return to school to study psychology. Her studie...

Michael Trout & Lori Thomas: The Jonathon Letters - Part 2 24.03.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, this time with returning guest Lori Thomas also joining the conversation. In part two of their discussion, Karen, Michael and Lori conclude their conversation on the book Michael & Lori co-wrote, The Jonathon Letters.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation...

Michael Trout & Lori Thomas: The Jonathon Letters - Part 1 17.03.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, this time with returning guest Lori Thomas also joining the conversation. In part one of their discussion, Karen, Michael and Lori discuss the book they co-wrote, The Jonathon Letters. Part two will be released on Tuesday, March 24th.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical pract...

Michael Trout & Lori Thomas: Meditations for Foster & Adoptive Parents - Part 2 10.03.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, this time with returning guest Lori Thomas also joining the conversation. In part two of their conversation, Karen, Michael and Lori conclude their discussion on his CD The Hope Filled Parent: Mediations for Foster & Adoptive Parents of Children Who Have Been Harmed.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent In...

Michael Trout & Lori Thomas: Mediations For Foster & Adoptive Parents - Part 1 03.03.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, this time with returning guest Lori Thomas also joining the conversation. In part one of their discussion, Karen, Michael and Lori discuss his CD The Hope Filled Parent: Mediations for Foster & Adoptive Parents of Children Who Have Been Harmed. Part two will be released on Tuesday, March 10th.   Michael Trout f...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Little Ones Affected by Incarceration Speak - Part 2 25.02.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, examining his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part two of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael continue to discuss his sixth video, They Took My Parents Away: Little Ones Affected by Incarceration Speak Out.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clini...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Little Ones Affected by Incarceration Speak - Part 1 18.02.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, examining his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part one of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael discuss his sixth video They Took My Parents Away: Little Ones Affected by Incarceration Speak Out. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 25th   Michael Trout founded The I...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Adopting A Wounded Child - Part 2 11.02.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part tw of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael conclude their examination of his fifth video, Is Anyone In There: Adopting A Wounded Child.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical pra...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Adopting A Wounded Child - Part 1 04.02.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part one of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael provide insight into his fifth video Is Anyone In There: Adopting A Wounded Child. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 11th   Michael Trout founded The Infa...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Babies Have Their Say About Domestic Violence - Part 2 28.01.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part two of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael continue providing insight into his video Breaking Peaces: Babies Have Their Say About Domestic Violence.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a privat...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Babies Have Their Say About Domestic Violence - Part 1 21.01.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part one of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael provide insight into his video Breaking Peaces: Babies Have Their Say About Domestic Violence. Part two will be released Tuesday, January 28th at 11am CST.   Michael T...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Young Children Speak Their Minds About Divorce - Part 2 14.01.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. Karen and Michael conclude their latest discussion, providing insight into his third video, Family Transitions: Young Children Speak Their Minds About Divorce.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clin...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Young Children Speak Their Minds About Divorce - Part 1 07.01.2020

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her latest series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part one of their latest conversation, Karen and Michael provide insight into his third video, Family Transitions: Young Children Speak Their Minds About Divorce. Part two will be released Tuesday, January 14th at 11am CST....

Conversations with Michael Trout: A Young Child's View on Foster Care & Adoption - Part 2 31.12.2019

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her series of conversations with Michael Trout with an in-depth look at his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In part two of this conversation, Karen and Michael conclude their discussion on his second video, Multiple Transitions: A Young Child's Point of View About Adoption.   Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clin...

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