Erase the Chaos
Erase the Chaos
Gina Heumann
This discussion focuses on healing modalities for trauma as well as personal stories of parenting kids with early childhood trauma: foster care, adoption, divorce, domestic violence in the home, and more. Our nonprofit, Trauma Drama University, provides education, resources, and support to parents raising kids exhibiting trauma behaviors. Hosted by our founder, Gina Heumann.
Family Therapy for RAD & Trauma
Meet Dr. Terry Levy of Evergreen Psychotherapy Center in Colorado, and find out how family intensive therapy can be a great start to healing and connection. Featuring my son (formerly diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder) and his incredible story of transformation after our own journey into Family Intensive with Dr. Levy.Trauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Mar 2, 2024
41 min
Safety & Self-Care Plan: Good Mental Health
Today we speak with Kelli Reinhart, founder and CEO of BCC Evolution, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention. As our trauma kids are more prone to suicidal ideation, it's important we make our own Safety & Self-care Plan. Listen to hear all the details!Safety Plan: https://www.bccevolution.org/free-download-safety-planKelli Reinhart, founder & CEOBCC [email protected]://www.bccevolution.org/https://www.facebook.com/BCCEvolution/https://www.youtube.com/c/BCCEvolutionhttps://www.instagram.com/bccevolutionhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bccevolution/https://twitter.com/BCC_Evolutionhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bccevolutionTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Jan 10, 2024
29 min
Lived Experience: Trauma Mama Michelle Vande Hey
Meet Michelle Vande Hey, an adoptive parent who lost her youngest child to SIDS; and hear how the rest of the family is overcoming both the trauma of adoption and the trauma of losing a child. Michelle is a certified coach and founder of Light of Love Coaching.Michelle Vande [email protected]://lightoflovecoaching.com/https://www.facebook.com/lightoflovemichelleTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Nov 22, 2023
36 min
Lived Experience: RAD Mom Keri Williams
Hear my interview with one of the biggest RAD "influencers", Keri Williams. Not only is Keri a RAD mom who raised two kids with severe trauma; but she is the author of But He Spit in my Coffee, along with Reactive Attachment Disorder: The Essential Guide for Parents, and she is the founder of the Raising Devon Blog and Facebook page, providing community and advice to trauma parents.Links to KeriFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingDevonWebsite/Blog:  https://raisingdevon.com/?fbclid=IwAR2H8mZdTPcjNPOLOIjJqQtM8fvJaB3FqWZodbzdWX7oC_2XYllZuDC4CFcTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Oct 31, 2023
43 min
Meet the Advisors: Ana Dodson
Ana M. Dodson, MA, PsyD, is a School Psychologist and works at St. Anne’s Episcopal School and KPLA. Ana is certified as an EMDR therapist for adults and children and is also certified in the Neurosequential Model of Education Program created by Dr. Bruce Perry. As a former teacher and reading specialist, she is particularly interested in how the development of Social Emotional Learning skills can be transferred into the classroom. Dodson is the creator of a summer Mental Health Academy for teachers. She is currently working on a book for teachers on simple, effective activities that can be integrated into the school day and support SEL for students. For more information, you can reach her at [email protected]:303-756-9481 [email protected] https://www.st-annes.org 2701 South York Street, Denver, CO, 80210Trauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Sep 30, 2023
26 min
Meet the Advisors: Roxanne Bradley
Join us to learn more about the TDU Advisory Board. Today we meet Roxanne Bradley, president and founder of Learning Differences World and adoptive mother to two (now adults) with RAD. Her success story is inspirational and the work she is doing to help others through the IEP/504 process is exemplary. Hear her story!Roxanne's Contact Info:Roxanne BradleyPresident and FounderLearning Differences World303-506-0171 [email protected] Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Denver-Metro-Special-Education-SupportTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Aug 11, 2023
32 min
Trauma Parenting: Hard to Understand Until You've Lived It!
Did you know that Trauma Drama University has an advisory board of 6 therapists and specialists in trauma? On this episode, meet Craig Knippenberg of Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Associates... president of our Advisory Board and HUGE TDU supporter! Craig has been a child and family therapist for over 35 years and more recently became a trauma parent, when he and his wife adopted their daughter out of Foster Care at age 7. He will be the first to tell you that he THOUGHT he understood trauma parenting until he was actually DOING it! I totally love this guy!Craig Knippenberg, LCSW, M.Div.Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Associatesp: (303) 756-4924 f: (303) 918-6135 m: (303) 918-6135a: 2650 S. Eudora St. Denver, CO 80222w: www.craigknippenberg.com e: [email protected], Wired & Connected Trauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Jul 11, 2023
28 min
Boundary Coaching for Trauma Behaviors
Mary Brown, also known as The Boundaries Coach, specializes in helping others overcome busyness and people-pleasing and learn healthy boundaries.  With a professional background in social work, she helped thousands of families through challenges such as mental illness, addiction, abuse, and neglect. In doing so, she noticed the impact these issues have on women, especially when someone they love is struggling.  As a trauma mama, this could be a game-changer in your home and in your work. Email Mary: [email protected]'s Website: www.boundariescoach.comTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Jun 20, 2023
18 min
One-on-One Support for Frazzled Parents!
Meet Dr. Chrissy Chard, parent coach and trauma expert, and pick up some tips on building a better relationship with yourself AND your child!Chrissy [email protected] Institute for ParentingTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Apr 19, 2023
27 min
Footzoning to Relieve Trauma
Footzoning is a relatively new modality for whole-body healing and has been useful in treating pain in the body, including that brought on by trauma. It also helps with emotional struggles. Hear more from Kalea Kulbe, certified mental health coach and footzoner.Contact info:3333 South Bannock Street, Suite 820 Englewood, CO, USA303.548.8082Website: https://kaleakulbe.wixsite.com/footnotesTrauma Drama University Website: www.traumadramauniversity.comTDU Campus Store: www.tduproducts.comTDU is a 501dc3 designated by the IRS
Mar 21, 2023
16 min
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