Episode 466: Dr. Leslie Ellis. Focusing & Trauma Treatment

Dr. Leslie Ellis is a teacher, author, speaker and psychotherapist. She teaches therapists how to help clients access their inner life and implicit memory through dream therapy and focusing/somatic work, with a focus on working with PTSD and complex trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this podcast going: Brighter Vision ( https://www.brightervision.com/guy/ ) As the industry-leading company that makes marketing simple for therapists, Brighter Vision understands exactly what it takes to help your practice grow to new heights this year. Brighter Vision’s team of developers will work with you to first understand your business and what makes it unique, then use this information to build you a website centered around attracting and retaining your ideal client. During the entire month of January, Brighter Vision is running its biggest sale of the year. Until the end of the month, pay no setup fees and get your entire first year for just $49/month. The Trauma Therapist | Podcast/ listeners can save $200 on their first year by going to: brightervision.com/guy ( http://brightervision.com/guy ) CPTSD Foundation ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) Leslie’s book A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0367029154/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=0367029154&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=abff2a56725e6e0553106bdad7409eaa&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) , was recently published by Routledge. Leslie has a PhD in Clinical (Somatic) Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and developed a new approach to treating PTSD nightmares for her dissertation. She has a Masters from Pacific Graduate Institute and is vice president of The International Focusing Institute. *In This Episode* * Dr. Leslie's Website ( https://drleslieellis.com/?fbclid=IwAR0XWGPyKbO6JbSvY-5VAvv3Th04s1fUNINWA2D5XhbBpiWLXqwM8J7KbKA ) * A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0367029154/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=0367029154&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=abff2a56725e6e0553106bdad7409eaa&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) , Leslie Ellis * Contact Dr. Leslie ( https://drleslieellis.com/contact-us/ ) * Dr. Leslie’s courses ( https://drleslieellis.com/dreamwork-course/ ) * Connect with Dr. Leslie on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/DreamsDemystified/ ) * Man’s Search For Meaning ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807014273/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=0807014273&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=134c339c504800dcb4309900269e122f&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) , Viktor E. Frankl * Eugene Gendlin ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Gendlin ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands