Holding Space with Dr. Barker

Dr. Christopher 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.

Roots of Attachment Style Theory

00:14:29

Understanding Attachment Styles: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant & Disorganized | Holding Space with Dr. Barker

00:11:56

Understanding Psychopathy, Sociopathy, and Functional Psychopaths | Holding Space Podcast

00:11:36

Are We All on a Spectrum? Understanding Autism, Bipolar, and Beyond | Holding Space Podcast

00:13:29

Stress vs. Anxiety: Knowing the Difference & Calming the Storm

00:11:21

From White Rats to Real Life: Understanding Phobias and How to Unlearn Fear

00:14:46

Embracing the Feeling: Mindfulness, Values & Acceptance

00:15:53

Epigenetic's, Trauma, and Learning to Accept Yourself

00:18:17

Trauma-Induced Narcissism: The Mask, The Mirror, and the Wound

00:20:11

Tailoring Trauma Healing: The Power of Integrative Therapy

00:16:39

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