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Holding Space with Dr. Barker
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 your clinical skills, you’ll find insightful discussions, evidence-based strategies, and expert guidance to support your journey.
Each week, Dr. Barker draws on his extensive training—including a Ph.D. from Seton Hall University, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Radford University, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research—to explore topics like trauma recovery, emotional regulation, therapeutic techniques, and the art of holding space for others.
Join us for educational series, interviews with leading voices in the field, and practical tools designed to inspire personal discovery and professional transformation.
This is your space for reflection, learning, and connection.
Welcome to Holding Space.
Holding Space with Dr. Barker
It’s Never Too Late to Heal from Trauma - Holding Space with Dr. Christopher Barker
In this powerful episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker explores the lifelong impact of trauma and how it shapes our mental health, relationships, and sense of self. Drawing from his clinical experience and supervision discussions, Dr. Barker emphasizes that it’s never too late to heal — whether you’re 20 or 80.
He unpacks how unresolved trauma can act like a “virus” in the mind, subtly rewriting your self-perception and life choices. Through the lens of trauma-informed therapy and EMDR, he explains how revisiting painful memories can help rewrite limiting beliefs like “I’m worthless” or “I’m helpless,” allowing for renewal and transformation at any age.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- Why healing past trauma remains essential, no matter your age
- How trauma influences identity, confidence, and life decisions
- The process of reframing negative self-beliefs through therapy
- How EMDR helps unlock emotional resilience and self-compassion
Dr. Barker reminds us that mental health recovery is always possible — healing can begin today.
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