Attachment Theory in Action

Today, Karen continues her eight-part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history of Attachment Theory. In her final two episodes, Karen welcomes Dr. Robert Karen to the show for part one of their two-part conversation on his landmark book, Becoming Attached. Part two will be released on Tuesday, June 22nd.

Karen continues her eight part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history attachment theory. In today's episode, she welcomes returning guest Dr. Howard Steele back to the show for the conclusion of their in-depth conversation on John Bowlby's influence on the study of child development.

Karen continues her eight part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history attachment theory. In today's episode, she begins her third interview by welcoming returning guest Dr. Howard Steele back to the show for part one of their in-depth conversation on John Bowlby's influence on the study of child development. Part two of this discussion will be released on Tuesday, June 8th.

Karen continues her eight part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history attachment theory. In today's episode, she begins her second interview by welcoming author Bethany Saltman back to the show for an in-depth conversation on Mary Ainsworth's contributions to attachment theory, particularly her strange situation procedure.

Karen continues her eight part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history attachment theory. In today's episode, she begins her second interview by welcoming author Bethany Saltman back to the show for an in-depth conversation on Mary Ainsworth's contributions to attachment theory, particularly her strange situation procedure. Part two will be released on Tuesday, May 25th. 

Continuing her four interview, eight-part miniseries on the roots and history of attachment theory, Karen welcomes science journalist and author Deborah Blum to the show to discuss her 2002 book Love At Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection.

Launching a four interview, eight-part miniseries on the roots and history of attachment theory, Karen welcomes science journalist and author Deborah Blum to the show to discuss her 2002 book Love At Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection. Part two will be released on Tuesday, May 11th.

Karen welcomes counselor and author Jessica Sinarski to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on her work in making brain science accessible and entertaining, and how her Riley The Brave books have helped patients of all ages.

Karen welcomes counselor and author Jessica Sinarski to the show to discuss her work in making brain science accessible and entertaining, and how her Riley The Brave books have helped patients of all ages. Part two of their conversation will be released on Tuesday, April 27th. 

Karen welcomes therapist and educator Dr. Kelley Munger to the show for part two of their discussion on attachment relationships in educational settings, and her work with FuelEd. 

Karen welcomes therapist and educator Dr. Kelley Munger to the show for part one of their two part discussion on attachment relationships in educational settings, and her work with FuelEd. Part two will be released on Tuesday, April 13th

Karen welcomes Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S, to the show for part one of their two part discussion on her latest book, Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy: An Intervention for Children and Adolsecents After Trauma, available now wherever books are sold.

Karen welcomes Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S, to the show for part one of their two part discussion on her latest book, Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy: An Intervention for Children and Adolsecents After Trauma, available now wherever books are sold.

Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®.

Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection to the show for part one of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®. Part two will be released on March 16th.

Karen welcomes Sabra Starnes to the show to tell her story as an adoptee, growing up in a transracial family, and her reunion story through an attachment lens. Sabra has a Masters in Social Work from Catholic University and Masters in Education from American University. She specializes in adoption, foster care, parenting issues, and skills. Sabra is married to the love of her life Krushae, son Lar...

Karen welcomes Sabra Starnes to the show to tell her story as an adoptee, growing up in a transracial family, and her reunion story through an attachment lens. Part two will be released on March 2nd Sabra has a Masters in Social Work for Catholic University and Masters in Education from American University. She specializes in adoption, foster care, parenting issues, and skills. Sabra is married to...

  Karen welcomes Deborah A. Dana, LCSW, to the show for the conclusion of their two-part discussion on the connection between Polyvagal theory and attachment. Deborah A. Dana is a clinician and consultant specializing in working with complex trauma. Dana consults with the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute. She has authored or co-edited several books on Polyvagal Theory a...

Karen welcomes Deborah A. Dana, LCSW, to the show for part one of their two part discussion on the connection between Polyvagal theory and attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 16th. Deborah A. Dana is a clinician and consultant specializing in working with complex trauma. Dana consults with the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium in the Kinsey Institute. She has authored or...

Karen welcomes Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, MSW, RPT-S back to the show for the conclusion of their two part discussion on interpersonal neurobiology.  Robyn Gobbel is a psychotherapist who is currently focused on teaching, training, and writing.  Her clinical focus has always been children with a history of complex trauma and their families. 

Karen begins an all new series of conversations by welcomeing Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, MSW, RPT-S to the show for part one of their two part discussion on interpersonal neurobiology. Part two will be released on Tuesday, February 2nd. Robyn Gobbel is a psychotherapist who is currently focused on teaching, training, and writing.  Her clinical focus has always been children with a history of complex trau...

Karen welcomes Dr. Angela Cusimano to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on the impact of divorce on attachment. Angela Cusimano is a psychologist and personal coach with decades of experience working with kids, families, and trauma survivors. She is a childhood divorce survivor and has dedicated most of her career to helping struggling kids and families. As a way to connect with a gr...

Karen welcomes Dr. Angela Cusimano to the show for part one of their discussion on the impact of divorce on attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, January 19th. Angela Cusimano is a psychologist and personal coach with decades of experience working with kids, families, and trauma survivors. She is a childhood divorce survivor and has dedicated most of her career to helping struggling ki...

Karen welcomes Dr. Janet Courtney to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation on Dr. Courtney's FirstPlay Therapy model. Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW is Founder of FirstPlay Therapy® and Founder and Editor of FirstPlay® Café: An e-magazine for parents (womb to six Years). She is Director of Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies, Inc. She is a Registered Play Therapy-Superviso...

Karen welcomes Dr. Janet Courtney to the show for part one of their two part conversation on Dr. Courtney's FirstPlay Therapy model. Part two will be released on Tuesday, January 5th.   Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW is Founder of FirstPlay Therapy® and Founder and Editor of FirstPlay® Café: An e-magazine for parents (womb to six Years). She is Director of Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies,...