The Turtle Shell Therapy Institute

Ted Wynfield returns to continue our discussion on the current research and the common misconceptions regarding ethical non-monogamous (ENM) and polyamorous relationships. The conversation delves into the complexity of jealousy and other emotions, and the importance of understanding and working through these emotions. Ted also discusses the hierarchy vs non-hierarchy dynamic in polyamory and how those structures can look.

Karen Doyle Buckwalter comes back to the institute to talk with James about attachment and trauma. Karen goes into how they interface with each other and clarifies misinformation that is out their about both topics

James sits down with Ted Wynfield, a Licensed Professional Counselor, to discuss his specialty area in working with polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous relationships.  Ted discusses the stigmas and stereotypes around polyamory and where they stem from, as well as what non-monogamous relationships actually look like by discussing the Mono-paradigm and the Poly-paradigm as two models of relationship that can coexist in the same society. 

Alicia Patterson is Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in somatic counseling and women's pelvic health. Alicia sits down with James to discuss her work and the need for trauma informed women's health care in the medical and mental health systems

Lukas Schafer joins James at the institute to discuss his group practice and how he utilizes Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to support his client's healing. EFIT was developed from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence based modality for family and romantic relationships. Lukas explains how utilizing the principals of EFT to help people understand their relationship with themselves and others can facilitate awareness that leads to healing from any numbers of concerns.

James sits down with Karen Doyle Buckwalter to discuss her expertise on how attachment impacts caregivers and how building awareness and doing your own work can help stop negative generational patterns.  Karen also discusses the research behind the Adult Attachment Interview and how it's a helpful tool for clinicians working with adults and families impacted by insecure attachment patterns. 

Samantha Sprinkle, Reiki Master Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Wild Women Project circle leader, and founder of Mystic Massage Wellbeing, joins James to discuss how Mystic Massage Wellbeing came to be as well as how she integrates the ancient practice of Reiki with craniosacral therapy and different modalities of massage.  James and Samantha go into research and talk about how these treatments can help people reach physical and mental wellness

Kirby Culbertson, certified Yoga therapist and teacher, visits with James to discuss what Yoga Therapy is and how it can help you reach your goals of mental and physical wellness.  Utilizing ancient Yogic practices and teachings, this therapy helps address pain and exhaustion, as well as assist in working through emotions and getting more in touch with yourself. Incorporating Yoga practices and engaging in Yoga Therapy is a great way to help feel more comfortable inside and outside of your shell.

Kelly Smyth-Dent, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant and Trainer, joins James at the institute to talk about her work and various ways EMDR can help individuals and groups at any age work through a full spectrum of traumatic experiences.  

Liliana Baylon, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist approved Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Synergetic Play Therapist Supervisor, EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant, public speaker, and trainer, sits down with James to share her expertise around play and family therapy.  Liliana shares what families can expect in a session, when to consider family or play therapy, and the importance of playfulness throughout the life span to maintain our mental wellness and connection to our loved ones.  To learn more about Liliana and her services, visit her websites at the links below Families and Caregivers Therapists and Professionals