Attachment Theory in Action

Karen wraps up her 4-part exploration of the book Baby Bomb with the conclusion of her conversation with the book's co-author Kara Hoppe. This is a follow-up to the prior two episodes with Dr. Stan Tatkin.

Karen continues her exploration of the book Baby Bomb with an all new conversation with the book's co-author Kara Hoppe. Part two will be released Tuesday, November 9th. This is a follow-up to the previous two episodes with Dr. Stan Tatkin.

Karen notches her landmark 200th episode by welcoming returning guest Dr. Stan Tatkin back to the show for an extended conversation about his new book Baby Bomb. Parts 3 & 4 with his co-author Kara Hoppe will be released on November 2nd and 9th

Karen notches her landmark 200th episode by welcoming returning guest Dr. Stan Tatkin back to the show for an extended conversation about his new book Baby Bomb. Parts 1 & 2 are with Tatkin, parts 3 & 4 will be with his co-author Kara Hoppe.

Karen welcomes neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. James Coan to the show for part two of their conversation on how he developed his Social Baseline Model.

Karen welcomes neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. James Coan to the show for part one of their conversation on how he developed his Social Baseline Model. Part two will be released on Tuesday, October 12th.

Karen welcomes therapist and author Catherine Young to the show for part two of their conversation on Young's Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, or M-MAT model.

Karen welcomes therapist and author Catherine Young to the show for part one of their conversation on Young's Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, or M-MAT model. Part 2 will be released on Tuesday, September 28th.

Karen welcomes author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley back to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on Bradley's book "The War That Saved Me," and how you can use fiction to better understand attachment.

Karen welcomes author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to the show for part one of their discussion on Bradley's book "The War That Saved Me," and how you can use fiction to better understand attachment. Part two will be released on Tuesday, September 14th.

Karen welcomes journalist and author Mark Hagland back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation on his recently published book, Extraordinary Journey: The Lifelong Path of the Transracial Adoptee

Karen welcomes journalist and author Mark Hagland to the show to discuss his recently published book, Extraordinary Journey: The Lifelong Path of the Transracial Adoptee. Part two of their conversation will be released on Tuesday, August 31st.

Karen welcomes psychotherapist and author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about the power of showing up.

Karen welcomes psychotherapist and author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson to the show for part one of their two part conversation about the power of showing up. Part two will be released on August 17th.

Karen welcomes psychologist, professor and author Dr. Alan Sroufe back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about how we become the persons we are.

Karen welcomes psychologist, professor and author Dr. Alan Sroufe to the show for part one of their two part conversation about how we become the persons we are. Part two will be released on Tuesday, August 3rd.

Karen welcomes counselor and educator Dorothy Derapelian to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about Derapelian's CoreAttachment® Therapy model.

Karen welcomes counselor and educator Dorothy Derapelian to the show for part one of their two part conversation about Derapelian's CoreAttachment® Therapy model. Part two will be released on Tuesday, July 20th.

Karen welcomes Dr. Lou Cozolino to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation on his vast career, the highs and lows of academia, and his latest book, The Development of a Therapist.

Karen welcomes Dr. Lou Cozolino to the show for part one of a two part conversation on his vast career, the highs and lows of academia, and his latest book, The Development of a Therapist. Part two will be released on Tuesday, July 6th.

Today, Karen concludes her eight-part series of four interviews exploring the roots and history of Attachment Theory. In the final episode, Karen welcomes Dr. Robert Karen to the show as they wrap-up their two-part conversation on his landmark book, Becoming Attached.

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 Larry and Rasheed, and a 3-year-old granddaughter, Alayna. You can find her online at sabrastarnes.com

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 the love of her life Krushae, son Larry and Rasheed, and a 3-year-old granddaughter, Alayna. You can find her online at sabrastarnes.com

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 and developed the Rhythm of Regulation Clinical training series.

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 co-edited several books on Polyvagal Theory, and developed the Rhythm of Regulation Clinical training series.

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 trauma and their families.

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 greater number of people outside of the therapy room, she has started a coaching program specifically for childhood divorce survivors who struggle with self-love, self-sabotage, and difficulties in their partnerships. She offers group and individual coaching programs and has published a book for families going through the divorce process which can be found on Amazon and a book for parents who want to safely raise their teens in the digital age.

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 kids and families. As a way to connect with a greater number of people outside of the therapy room, she has started a coaching program specifically for childhood divorce survivors who struggle with self-love, self-sabotage, and difficulties in their partnerships. She offers group and individual coaching programs and has published a book for families going through the divorce process which can be found on Amazon and a book for parents who want to safely raise their teens in the digital age.

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-Supervisor, TEDx Speaker and presently Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Ethics and Practice Committee and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and former Chair of the Viola Brody Award Committee. Awarded Third Place overall in the Best Practices Showcase for FirstPlay Therapy at the First 1000 Days Infant Mental Health Summit (Sept, 2018) along with the Children’s Healing Institute.

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, Inc. She is a Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor, TEDx Speaker and presently Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Ethics and Practice Committee and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and former Chair of the Viola Brody Award Committee. Awarded Third Place overall in the Best Practices Showcase for FirstPlay Therapy at the First 1000 Days Infant Mental Health Summit (Sept, 2018) along with the Children’s Healing Institute.

Karen welcomes Eileen Devine back to the show for the conclusion of their two-part discussion on the intersection of attachment and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Part two will be released on Tuesday, December 22nd. Eileen has her Masters in Social Work and is a certified facilitator in the teaching and application of the neurobehavioral model, as developed by FASCETS founder, Diane Malbin. She has also completed Tier 1 training in Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving. Eileen is an instructor for the Post-Master's Certificate in Adoption and Foster Therapy through Portland State University's Child Welfare Partnership, training other therapist on the neurobehavioral model.

Karen welcomes Eileen Devine to the show for part one of their two-part discussion on the intersection of attachment and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Part two will be released on Tuesday, December 22nd. Eileen has her Masters in Social Work and is a certified facilitator in the teaching and application of the neurobehavioral model, as developed by FASCETS founder, Diane Malbin. She has also completed Tier 1 training in Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving. Eileen is an instructor for the Post-Master's Certificate in Adoption and Foster Therapy through Portland State University's Child Welfare Partnership, training other therapist on the neurobehavioral model.

Karen welcomes Dr. Claudia Gold to the show to conclude their two part conversation about her latest book, The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust. This follows the two part conversation with the book's co-author, Dr. Edward Tronick on November 17th and 24th. Dr. Claudia Gold has been practicing general and behavioral pediatrics for almost thirty years, and currently is on the faculty of the Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital , and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute.

Karen welcomes Dr. Claudia Gold to the show for part one of their two part conversation about her latest book, The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships Are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust. Part two of the conversation will come out on December 8th. This follows the two part conversation with the book's co-author, Dr. Edward Tronick on November 17th and 24th. Dr. Claudia Gold has been practicing general and behavioral pediatrics for almost thirty years, and currently is on the faculty of the Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital , and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute.