S4E28 | “Jon Uhler LPC - Things for D.I.D. & Trauma Survivors to Consider When Considering Therapy”

I am excited to bring back the newest podcast regular on ‘The Imagination’: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, Licensed Professional Counselor, Founder of Survivor Support, Podcast host of own podcast and channel @JonKUhlerLPC on YouTube, father of 3, husband to his high school sweetheart, survivor advocate, and someone you all heavily requested to bring back: Jon Uhler.

In case you are new here or missed Jon’s briefing on his background on the first episode we did together, here is a short recap of Jon’s many accolades and credentials: Jon’s work began over 30 years ago and the evolution of his career path is nothing short of astonishing. His education includes attending Epic Bible College, Biola University, Talbot School of Theology, and California State University, and Fullerton. He’s worked in both clinical and administrative capacities, outpatient and hospital settings, intensive day treatment settings, residential treatment programs, and in secure (locked) facilities - including over 11 years on Psychology Staff within the Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections where hes logged more clinical contact hours within Solitary Confinement than any Psych Staff in the entire US. Prior to his work with incarcerated men, he spent years working with sexual abuse Survivors, and treating Severely Emotionally Disturbed adolescents in group homes and within the largest intensive psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for troubled youth west of the MIssissippi.

When Jon is not providing professional therapy or podcasting, he serves in an advocacy role, toward helping increase safety for vulnerable women and minors, who are being placed in harm's way by those pushing dangerous ideologies, public policies, and legislation.

The first time Jon was on, we began a journey into discussing the therapeutic community from a therapist’s perspective who works with survivors of human trafficking, ritual abuse and mind control and did a deep dive into triggers and programming. The second time Jon was on, we continued that conversation discussing programming, linguistics, healthy and unhealthy relationships, and so much more. With each episode with Jon, we are building a crescendo of information valuable to any survivor or advocate to learn in regards to healing and I’m really looking forward to continuing the conversation tonight as Jon takes us further into therapeutics and discussing what to expect and the journey to healing alongside a caring and qualified therapist. We’ve heard nightmare stories too many times on this podcast between survivors and those who are on the front lines of healing and therapy and Jon’s testimony, passion and information he is sharing with us is a breath of fresh air. My hope is that you not only learn a ton of tools for your everyday life without a therapist’s intervention, but that if you or someone you know does need a therapist, that you also have tools to vet the right person to help. Knowing what to expect and what questions to ask to get the desired outcome of healing is invaluable when shopping for a therapist. Jon sets an incredible example of grace, patience and understanding and I feel so blessed we all get to learn from him once again today. So grab a pen and paper and take some notes as we dive deeper into some important topics for us all!

Before I finish introducing today’s guest - I wanted to give a quick reminder that if you are a survivor or whistleblower who wants to share your story on the podcast or who wants to share any information privately with me, you can email me at IMAGINEABETTERWORLD2020@GMAIL.COM! I’d also love your support on Substack where I’m taking up journaling as an outlet for me personally to reflect on the podcast, guests, and my advocacy work and you can Subscribe to me at www.emmakatherine.substack.com. All of my social media links are linked in the shownotes and I thank you all with my whole heart for all the love, support and safety you provide to this platform and to every guest!

So you guys - without further ado - please help me in welcoming today’s guest of honor: Selfless man of God, voice for the voiceless, child abuse and survivor advocate, podcaster, and therapeutic warrior: the one, the only: Jon Uhler!

CONNECT WITH JON:
YouTube: @JonKUhlerLPC & @UnMaskingTheTransMovement
Websites:
https://www.survivorsupport.net/
https://unmaskingthetransmovement.com/
https://www.churchprotect.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uhler_jon

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