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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
Love, Balance, and the Inner Child: Dr. Barker Explores Relational Life Therapy at the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference (Part 2)
Holding Space with Dr. Barker continues on the road from Anaheim, California, at the 40th Annual Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference. In this second installment, Dr. Christopher Barker shares key insights from renowned therapist Dr. Terry Real, creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) — a transformative approach that brings truth, love, and balance back into relationships.
Dr. Barker breaks down Dr. Real’s concepts of the wise adult, adaptive child, and wounded child, discussing how awareness of these parts can heal emotional wounds and improve communication with empathy instead of anger. He also reflects on powerful takeaways from speakers like Dr. Daniel Amen on brain health and Martin Seligman on positive psychology, all pointing toward a hopeful future in mental well-being.
Listeners are invited to explore how vulnerability, equality, and emotional honesty strengthen relationships and personal growth.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts — and reach out directly to Dr. Barker at BarkerHoldingSpace@gmail.com with topics you’d love to hear next.
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