Complex Trauma Recovery

Does the Body Really Keep the Score? How the role of the body in trauma has been misunderstood. 02.07.2026 34min

In this podcast episode, I talk about some recent controversies in the field of therapy related to Polyvagal theory, the nervous system and the role of the body in trauma and trauma therapy.Articles mentioned: The body does not keep the score: trauma, predictive coding, and the restoration of metastability: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/systems-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnsys.2026.1812957/fullWhy the Polyvagal Theory is Untenable https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12937499/Links: Join my online library of educational videos for therapists with over 50 hours of content at patreon.com/complextraumarecoveryFind me on instagram @cptsdtherapistVisit my training website for therapists at kinawolfensteintraining.comAnd find the felt sense attachment workbook here https://www.kinawolfensteintraining.com/category/all-products

CPTSD: core features, common struggles and pillars of care 25.06.2026 42min

In this episode I talk about the core concepts in understanding and treating CPTSD! Think of this as a CPTSD 101 episode, reviewing some of the most important information to understand about complex attachment trauma. Links: Join my online library of educational videos for therapists with over 50 hours of content at patreon.com/complextraumarecoveryFind me on instagram @cptsdtherapistVisit my training website for therapists at kinawolfensteintraining.comAnd find the felt sense attachment workbook here https://www.kinawolfensteintraining.com/category/all-products

Inner Conflict of Emotional Neglect 08.06.2026 21min

In this episode I discuss profound emotional neglect, some of the common challenges that people experience both in and outside of therapy when they’ve been emotionally neglected, and the core conflict between the desire for connection and the avoidance of pain. Links: Join my online library of educational videos for therapists with over 50 hours of content at patreon.com/complextraumarecoveryFind me on instagram @cptsdtherapistVisit my training website for therapists at kinawolfensteintraining.comAnd find the felt sense attachment workbook here https://www.kinawolfensteintraining.com/category/all-products

Terms Of Attachment: How We Learn about Connection and Disconnection 30.05.2026 30min

The podcast is back! In this podcast episode I talk about the concept of “terms of attachment” from Unlocking the Emotional Brain, and how our learnings about what is required for connection within our family systems influence us for years beyond childhood.Links: Join my online library of educational videos for therapists with over 50 hours of content at patreon.com/complextraumarecoveryFind me on instagram @cptsdtherapistVisit my training website for therapists at kinawolfensteintraining.comAnd find the felt sense attachment workbook here https://www.kinawolfensteintraining.com/category/all-products

Working with shame in trauma therapy 06.11.2024 20min

In this episode I talk all about shame and complex trauma - how it develops, and how it heals. To support my work and check out my longer form content, click my linktree below :)https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Cognitive behavioral therapy - a critique 28.10.2024 26min

The podcast is back! Thanks to everyone listening and supporting me. In this episode I talk about all the common struggles people with complex trauma may experience while in cognitive behavioral therapy. To check out my Patreon and other resources, click here! https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapistIf you like my podcast, consider leaving a review or sharing it with someone else :)

Polyvagal Theory and Practical Applications with guest Deb Dana 04.03.2024 57min

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 her work. https://www.rhythmofregulation.com To view Kinas resources, click her linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

People pleasing as an attachment adaptation 25.01.2024 22min

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

How We Make Sense of Trauma 25.12.2023 22min

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 and autobiographical memories. o view Kinas resources and support her work, click here https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist You can follow Kina on Patreon and access bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

Interpersonal Neurobiology: How Relationships can change our brains with guest Therapist Julianne Taylor Schore 11.11.2023 1t 7min

You can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist https://www.julianetaylorshore.com

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & the Cycle of Disconnection with Melissa Parks 14.10.2023 52min

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, an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Consultant and Clinician and she's in her Advanced Year in becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @melissaparkssays www.melissaparkstherapy.com You can access Kinas workshops, support her work via Patreon and view her practice website here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Untangling Inner Knots using Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Tori Olds 08.10.2023 55min

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 Kina’s workshops, practice website and Patreon here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Trauma & Healthcare from a Macro Lens with guest Dr. Christy Gibson 04.09.2023 1t 11min

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 interests – wellbeing, trauma recovery, and the power of story. She is a skilled trauma therapist, understanding that stress lives in human and community bodies and the author of the book Modern Trauma Toolkit as well as co-founder of Safer Spaces Training. ModernTrauma.com https://www.christinegibson.net Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Strong Roots Psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com Support my work and become a Patreon Subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents through Reparenting with Guest Therapist Jessica Frick 02.07.2023 57min

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 to fade to the background, and to live a valuable, fulfilling life, whether or not that includes their parents. Jessica provides therapy in person in Erie, and telehealth across the state. Jessica also provides telehealth services to Florida residents. If you're interested in working with Jessica, go to www.metamorphosiscounseling.net and click "get started" tiktok handle: @therapy_with_jess Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Complex Trauma, Inner-Child Work & All Things Experiential with Kendyl Leasure 27.04.2023 1t 3min

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 EMDR, Brainspotting, comprehensive resource model, IFS, coherence therapy and inner child/teen work. Kendyl currently owns her own private practice Mind+Full Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah which offers a variety of bottom-up therapy approaches. She is also the owner of Lithesome, which offers mental health resources for individuals and therapists including: online masterclasses, trainings, consultation and mental health related merchandise. https://linktr.ee/lithesome https://www.lithesome.net/ https://mind-fulltherapy.com/

Coherence Therapy & Memory Reconsolidation with guest Therapist Sam Robinson 05.04.2023 1t 15min

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 linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Sam is an LSCW- supervisor and founder of Strong Roots Psychotherapy in Austin Texas. He was born and raised in the UK and trained as a Social worker at the University of Sussex in Brighton. He crossed the pond in 2016 and began his career in child welfare in Kansas City before moving to Austin, TX in 2018 to work in a group practice and pursue his passion for music, specifically playing the drums :) Sam started Strong Roots Psychotherapy in March 2021, and during that time he worked with Robin Ticic towards his Coherence Therapy certification. CT and the reconsolidation process have become the focus of Sam’s work with clients and he seeks to deepen this work with continued training and consultation. Sam works with a range of clients but finds joy in helping folks find deeper meaning in their past, and how adaptive ways of coping in childhood are in full force in the present day! Helping clients unlock this an update emotional learnings has become a passion for Sam. You can check out Strong Roots here: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com

Somatic & Attachment based EMDR/Religious Trauma with guest Therapist Adele Martelle 02.04.2023 1t 28min

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 sought after speaker on topics of religious trauma, complex ptsd, intimacy development, mindfulness, and body based healing. Adele is known for her warm and engaging person-centered approach. She is a brain science nerd and a whole-person healing enthusiast. You can find Adele here: www.adelemartelle.com IG & TT handles: @adelemartellit To check out my available workshops, Healing Modalities for the Self Aware or Intro to Experiential Therapy, click here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist (https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist) If you’re interested in learning more about Strong Roots Psychotherapy or potentially applying to join us, you can fill out the application in my linktree or contact hello@strongrootspsychotherapy.com You can support me and my educational projects here, donations are always appreciated! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KinaWolfenstein

Comprehensive Resource Model & Complex Trauma with guest Therapist Marley Cote 26.03.2023 1t 27min

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 uses a modality called the Comprehensive Resource model. Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Marley Cote is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#136752) in California, who specializes in trauma. As an emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapist, Marley utilizes two modalities to guide clients towards repair, reconnection, and inner healing. The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) is an approach that focuses on reconnecting clients with their innate internal resources to help them overcome the obstacles caused by trauma. Using a variety of techniques, including imagery, breath work, and body awareness, CRM helps clients access and utilize their internal resources to facilitate healing. Marley also specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is an effective approach for couples struggling with communication, connection, and emotional intimacy. EFT helps couples break out of negative communication patterns and guides them towards secure and reliable attachment. You can view her website or get in touch with her here: https://www.marleycote.com To check out Strong Roots Psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com To inquire about working at Strong Roots email hello@strongrootspsychotherapy.com

Building a Coping Toolbox 05.12.2021 30min

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.

Navigating Suicide from a Trauma Informed Lens: with Janel Cubbage 07.08.2021 50min

**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 way, strategies to prevent suicide, and how the mental health field can improve in the treatment of patients with suicidality.   Follow Janel Cubbage   Tik Tok: @thetattooedcounselor   Instagram: @thetattooedcounselor Follow me on my other platforms!   https://linktr.ee/complexptsd  Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos   https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery