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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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Conversations with Michael Trout: A Young Child's View on Foster Care & Adoption - Part 1 24.12.2019 37:38

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 one of this conversation, Karen and Michael discuss his second video, Multiple Transitions: A Young Child's Point of View About Adoption. Part two will be released on December 31st. Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent In...

Conversations with Michael Trout: A Newborn Baby's Point of View About Adoption 17.12.2019 47:08

Karen Doyle Buckwalter continues her series of conversations with Michael Trout, taking a deep dive into his videos utilized to help educate on trauma informed care. In this conversation, Karen and Michael discuss his very first video, Gentle Transitions: A Newborn Baby's Point of View About Adoption. Michael Trout founded The Infant-Parent Institute, a private clinical practice, consultation an...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Inspirations Behind The Transitions Videos - Part 2 10.12.2019 43:49

Karen Doyle Buckwalter launches a new 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 the series, Karen and Michael provide an overview of his videos, and discuss the importance of making the videos. Part two of this conversation will be released Tuesday, December 10th at 11am CST. Michael Trout found...

Conversations with Michael Trout: Inspirations Behind The Transitions Videos - Part 1 03.12.2019 35:41

Debbie Reed & Karen Buckwalter: Raising the Challenging Child - Part 2 26.11.2019 41:34

Guest host Josh Carlson welcomes Karen Buckwalter and Chaddock president & CEO Debbie Reed to the podcast to discuss Raising The Challenging Child, the new book Karen and Debbie co-authored to be released on January 7th, 2020, now available for pre-order at raisingthechallengingchild.com. This is part two of their conversation. Debbie Reed is president and CEO of Chaddock. She has also played a le...

Debbie Reed & Karen Buckwalter: Raising The Challenging Child - Part 1 19.11.2019 30:40

Guest host Josh Carlson welcomes Karen Buckwalter and Chaddock president & CEO Debbie Reed to the podcast to discuss Raising The Challenging Child, the new book Karen and Debbie co-authored to be released on January 7th, 2020, now available for pre-order at raisingthechallengingchild.com. This is part one of their conversation, part 2 will be released on Tuesday, November 26th. Debbie Reed is pres...

Dr. Dan Siegel: How Our Attachment History Impacts our Current Relationships - Part 2 12.11.2019 24:26

In the latest episode, Karen welcomes Dr. Dan Siegel himself for part two of their conversation on how our attachment history impacts our current relationships. Dr. Dan Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator, he is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Ps...

Dr. Dan Siegel: How Our Attachment History Impacts our Current Relationships - Part 1 05.11.2019 44:59

It's the landmark 100th episode of the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast! For her 100th episode, Karen welcomes Dr. Dan Siegel himself for part one of their conversation on how our attachment history impacts our current relationships. Part two will be released Tuesday, November 12th, at noon Eastern. Dr. Dan Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the foun...

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker: The Impact of Race and Culture on Attachment Security - Part 2 29.10.2019 32:10

Karen welcomes Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker for part one of their conversation on the impact of race and culture on attachment security. Part two will be released Tuesday, October 29th at noon Eastern. Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker has worked in the mental health field for over a decade, and is currently a licensed psychologist in Colorado. Dr. Wirta-Leiker carefully and thoughtfully chose “Beyond Words” a...

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker: The Impact of Race and Culture on Attachment Security - Part 1 22.10.2019 33:30

Dr. Robert S Marvin: Research and Clinical Applications of Attachment Theory - Part 2 15.10.2019 48:02

Karen and Dr. Robert S. Marvin wrap up their two-part conversation on research and clinical applications of attachment theory. Dr. Bob Marvin was an undergraduate student and research associate with Mary D. Ainsworth at The Johns Hopkins University. He received his Ph. D. in developmental and clinical psychology from the University of Chicago in 1972. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at...

Dr. Robert S. Marvin: Research and Clinical Applications of Attachment Theory - Part 1 08.10.2019 31:50

Karen welcomes Dr. Robert S. Marvin for part one of their conversation on research and clinical applications of attachment theory. Part two will be released Tuesday, October 15th at noon Eastern. Dr. Bob Marvin was an undergraduate student and research associate with Mary D. Ainsworth at The Johns Hopkins University. He received his Ph. D. in developmental and clinical psychology from the Universi...

Sharon Roszia: The Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency - Part 2 01.10.2019 37:13

Karen Buckwalter concludes her conversation with Sharon Roszia, M.S., about Roszia's Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanancy. Sharon Roszia entered the field of foster care and adoption in 1963 after earning her Bachelors in Social Work and Masters in Psychology from Arizona State University. She has worked consistently in both public and private agencies, always focusing on child welfare is...

Sharon Roszia: The Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency - Part 1 24.09.2019 33:41

Karen Buckwalter welcomes Sharon Roszia, M.S., as they discuss Roszia's Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanancy. Sharon Roszia entered the field of foster care and adoption in 1963 after earning her Bachelors in Social Work and Masters in Psychology from Arizona State University. She has worked consistently in both public and private agencies, always focusing on child welfare issues. Along w...

Stan Tatkin: Looking at Attachment Theory in Couples & Romantic Relationships - Part 2 17.09.2019 34:04

Karen Buckwalter concludes her conversation with Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, about examining couples and romantic relationships through the lens of attachment theory. Tatkin is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT). He has a clinical practice in Calabasas, CA, and developed the PACT Institute for the purpose of training other psychothe...

Stan Tatkin: Looking at Attachment Theory in Couples & Romantic Relationships - Part 1 10.09.2019 23:07

Karen Buckwalter welcomes Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, for part one of their conversation about examining couples and romantic relationships through the lens of attachment theory. Tatkin is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT). He has a clinical practice in Calabasas, CA, and developed the PACT Institute for the purpose of training oth...

Lori Thomas: The Importance of Therapy for Foster & Adoptive Families - Part 2 03.09.2019 30:45

Karen Buckwalter welcomes Lori Thomas, MA, as they conclude their discussion on the importance of therapy for foster and adoptive families. Lori Thomas is a counselor in residency with Emmaus Family Counseling Center. Thomas is a co-author on The Jonathan Letters with Michael Trout in 2005, and a contributing author on the Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections Between Children and Pare...

Lori Thomas: The Importance of Therapy for Foster & Adoptive Families - Part 1 27.08.2019 22:50

Karen Buckwalter welcomes Lori Thomas, MA, for part one of their discussion on the importance of therapy for foster and adoptive families. Lori Thomas is a counselor in residency with Emmaus Family Counseling Center. Thomas is a co-author on The Jonathan Letters with Michael Trout in 2005, and a contributing author on the Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections Between Children and Paren...

Phyllis Cohen: The Building Blocks Program for Therapists - Part 2 20.08.2019 24:59

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter concludes her discussion with Phyllis Cohen, Founder and Director of th...

Phyllis Cohen: The Building Blocks Program for Therapists - Part 1 13.08.2019 28:58

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter welcomes Phyllis Cohen,Founder and Director of the New York Institute f...

Mary Koloroutis on the Impact Attachment Theory Has on Healthcare: Part 2 06.08.2019 27:37

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter welcomes Mary Koloroutis, CEO of Creative Healthcare Management and Boa...

Mary Koloroutis on the Impact Attachment Theory on Healthcare: Part 1 30.07.2019 28:17

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter welcomes Mary Koloroutis, CEO of Creative Healthcare Management and Boa...

David Wallin on the Necessity of the Therapist's Self-Revelation: Part 2 23.07.2019 32:35

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter welcomes Dr. David Wallin for part two of their conversation on attachm...

David Wallin on the Necessity of the Therapist's Self-Revelation: Part 1 16.07.2019 29:45

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Karen Buckwalter welcomes Dr. David Wallin for part one of their conversation on attachm...

Dr. Marni Feuerman - How Our Attachment History Impacts Our Partner Choices: Part 2 09.07.2019 24:51

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Today, host Karen Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Marni Feuerman conclude their conversation on...