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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
Inside the Teenage Brain: Dr. Barker on Daniel Siegel’s “Brainstorm” and the Power of Attachment | Holding Space on the Road (Part 4)
In this final segment of Holding Space with Dr. Christopher Barker on the Road, Dr. Barker wraps up an incredible experience at the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2025 Conference in Anaheim, California. In this reflective episode, he shares takeaways from one of the field’s leading voices, Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of the groundbreaking book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain.
Dr. Barker discusses how Siegel’s research bridges neuroscience and human connection, explaining how temperament, brain development, and attachment styles shape personality from adolescence through adulthood. He unpacks Siegel’s “hand model of the brain,” explores the nine-grid model of personality, and challenges common misconceptions about fixed attachment styles — showing how growth and healing remain possible at any stage of life.
Listeners will appreciate Dr. Barker’s humor and honesty as he reflects on learning from psychology’s greatest minds, connecting with experts from around the world, and his excitement to bring these insights back to his practice and future episodes.
He invites listeners to like, subscribe, comment, and share their thoughts on attachment, relationships, and personality — and to reach out with questions or podcast topic ideas at BarkerHoldingSpace@gmail.com.
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