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? Wondering how to better support your clients? Curious about the latest research in attachment and trauma? We’ve got you covered.With nearly 2 million downloads, over 300 episodes, and a loyal community of listeners, the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast helps professionals like you grow and learn—all in under an hour, every other week.Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, social worker, parent, or simply someone who cares deeply about helping others, this is a space for learning, growth, and inspiration. Hit follow, and let’s dive into the work that changes lives.The Attachment Theory in Action Podcast is brought to you by Chaddock. Chaddock equips thousands of educators, clinicians, and helping professionals on the latest trauma-informed, attachment based strategies. Visit www.Chaddock.org/learn to learn more.Want to jump behind the mic and share your expertise? Visit AttachmentTheoryInAction.com to fill out our form to be a guest.
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Dec 12, 2017 • 33min
Dr. Jon Baylin Discusses the Science of Developmental Trauma
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.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Dr. Jon Baylin.
Dr. Baylin received his doctorate in clinical psychology and has been working in the mental health field for 35 years. For the past twenty years, while continuing his clinical practice, he has immersed himself in the study of neuroscience and in teaching mental health practitioners about the brain.
Dr. Baylin will discuss the science of developmental trauma and its impact on the brains of both children and infants.
Dec 5, 2017 • 27min
Dr Eliana Gil discusses her work in the trauma & attachment field
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.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Dr. Eliana Gil. Dr. Gil will discuss her work and publications in the field of trauma and attachment.
Nov 28, 2017 • 35min
Melanie Chung-Sherman Discusses Adoption and Attachment
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.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Melanie Chung-Sherman. Melanie has worked in the field of child welfare--specifically adoption and foster care that spans international adoption, private/domestic adoption, kinship adoption, foster care and matched-adoption for over 19 years. Her specialties include Adoption centered-psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups; Theraplay; EMDR; Trauma-focused intervention; Adult Attachment Interview; Adoption Lifespan Issues; and Complex grief and loss among other specialties.
Melanie will be discussing her chapter in the soon to be released book, Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections between Children and Parents which was edited by Karen Doyle Buckwalter and Chaddock’s President|CEO, Debbie Reed. Attachment Theory in Action is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be released in mid- December 2017.
Nov 21, 2017 • 29min
Deb Wesselmann Discusses Adoption and EMDR
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.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Deb Wesselmann, adoptive mother, author, mental health therapist, researcher, & expert in attachment trauma.
Deb will be discussing her journey as an adoptive mother and her chapter on EMDR in the soon to be released book, Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections between Children and Parents which was edited by Karen Doyle Buckwalter and Chaddock’s President|CEO, Debbie Reed. Attachment Theory in Action is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be released in mid-December 2017.
Nov 7, 2017 • 28min
Faith Friedlander discusses her journey as an adoptee
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.
Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter will introduce you to Faith Friedlander, Clinical Vice President and Co-Founder of Kids & Families Together located in Ventura, California. Faith will be discussing her journey as an adoptee and her chapter in the soon to be released book, Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections between Children and Parents which was edited by Karen Doyle Buckwalter and Chaddock’s President|CEO, Debbie Reed. Attachment Theory in Action will be available for purchase on Amazon beginning in mid-December of 2017.
Nov 1, 2017 • 24min
Michael Trout, Director of the Infant Parent Institute, Discusses Wondering, Following, & Holding
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.
Michael Trout, Director of the Infant Parent Institute, discusses his chapter in the soon to be released book, Attachment Theory In Action: Building Connections Between Children and Parents which is edited by Chaddock's Director of Program Strategy, Karen Doyle Buckwalter and President|CEO, Debbie Reed. He also explains his experience working with children and the process of wondering, following, and holding.
Nov 1, 2017 • 33min
Dr. David Cross On The Early Days Of TBRI
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.
Dr. David Cross, Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development joins Karen Doyle Buckwalter to discuss the early days of TBRI.
Nov 1, 2017 • 26min
Dr. Jane Aronson on Serving Children & Communities Around the World
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.
Do you have an interest in adoption or serving communities around the world surrounded by disaster or poverty?
Don't miss this edition of the Attachment Theory in Action podcast when Karen Doyle Buckwalter interviews Dr. Jane Aronson, internationally-recognized Pediatrician & CEO of Worldwide Orphans.
Nov 1, 2017 • 26min
Sherrie Eldridge, Author & Blogger on Adoption
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.
In this episode, Karen interviews Sherrie Eldridge, Author & Blogger. Sherrie is the author of many publications including the best seller, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew which is available on Amazon.
Nov 1, 2017 • 41min
Miriam Steele, PhD Discusses Adoption & Attachment
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.
Join us as Karen Doyle Buckwalter, Chaddock's Director of Program Strategy interviews Dr. Miriam Steele of the New School. Dr. Steele will discuss adoption and attachment.
