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Welcome to Holding Space with Dr. Barker—a podcast dedicated to fostering personal growth, emotional healing, and professional development. Hosted by Dr. Christopher Barker, a seasoned psychologist with over two decades of clinical experience, this podcast offers a thoughtful, compassionate space for meaningful conversations about mental health and psychotherapy. Whether you're on your own path toward greater self-awareness and well-being, or you're a fellow therapist committed to deepening ...
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Trauma-Induced Narcissism: The Mask, The Mirror, and the Wound
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In this deeply insightful episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker explores the often-misunderstood connection between trauma and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Dr. Barker unpacks how narcissism can develop as a defense mechanism when trauma fractures a person’s sense of identity — leading to a constructed image they will do anyth…
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Tailoring Trauma Healing: The Power of Integrative Therapy
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In this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Barker explores the versatile world of integrative therapy for trauma, emphasizing that “one size doesn’t fit all.” Drawing on his psychodynamic roots in object relations, he explains how early caregiver bonds shape later relationships and why a broad therapeutic toolkit—CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic…
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Navigating Complex Trauma: Understanding Dissociation, PTSD, and the Journey to Healing
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In this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Barker explores the multifaceted nature of trauma, with a focus on complex trauma that often begins in childhood. He explains how repeated exposure to traumatic experiences—such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and other interpersonal stressors—can lead to long-term psychological effects, including severe …
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Understanding Trauma Therapy: EMDR, Internal Family Systems & DBT
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In this episode, we explore different therapeutic approaches to trauma, focusing on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—a widely recognized treatment for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other trauma-related disorders. We discuss how EMDR works, the science behind it, and why proper training is essential for therapists who…
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Welcome To Holding Space: Intro To Trauma
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In this episode of Do It, psychologist Christopher Barker introduces his new series, Holding Space. With over 15 years of experience in psychology and teaching, Christopher explores what it means to "hold space"—being fully present and supportive without judgment. This first episode dives into the complex topic of trauma: what it is, how it impacts…
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