Stacy G. Nation, LCSW
Stacy Nation, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and military behavioral health leader who has spent two decades helping adults and children regulate, reconnect, and heal. As an early Phase 2 certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model, Stacy blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and real-world classroom experience to help educators steady themselves before they steady their students.
Appears in 41 Episodes
Reflections: Psychotherapy Networker Conference
In this reflection, Stacy shares insights from her experiences attending a virtual psychotherapy network conference, which involves over 5,000 mental health profession...
Authentic Voices in Education with Charles Williams
In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy welcomes Charles Williams, a Chicago-based school administrator with extensive experience in speaking, workshop facil...
Reflections: Military Spouses
In this reflection, Stacy, who is both in the military and a military spouse, shares her personal experiences and challenges of being part of a military family. Reflec...
Trauma, Relationships, and NMT with Chelle Taylor
In this episode, Stacy chats with her longtime friend and fellow clinician, Chelle Taylor. They recall their mutual training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeuti...
Reflection: Perspectives
In this reflection, Stacy reflects on a sewage pipe break in her home, using it as a springboard to dive into the broader theme of perspective.She highlights how life...
Making a Change in Teenagers, Kids and Families with Marcel Hernandez
In this episode, Marcel Hernandez opens up about his personal and professional journeys in working with justice-involved youth in Nashville, Tennessee. As the founder ...
Reflection: Understanding Triggers
In this episode, Stacy shares insights on understanding triggers, particularly in the context of interactions with children, whether they are one's own children, stude...
Navigating Generational Trauma and Finding Hope and Love with Bryan Post
In this interview, Stacy talks with Brian Post, a mental health professional focused on the importance of love and self-reflection in helping adoptive families and ind...
Reflection: Judgment
In this episode, the Stacy reflects on the past week and the recurring theme of judgment, or rather, the importance of abstaining from it, across various situations. S...
Navigating Military Life, Mental Health, and Personal Growth with Qwanquita Wright
In this episode of Chitty Chats, host Stacy converses with U.S. Army Major, behavioral health officer, and founder of Focusing on Self, Qwanquita Wright. She discusses...
Reflections: Co-regulation in Relationships
In this week's reflections, Stacy shares her thoughts derived from recent professional experiences, particularly around the importance of relationships and co-regulati...
Teaching Strategies and Genuine Connections with Katie Kinder
Katie Kinder, known for her iconic teal glasses, is a dedicated educator with a long history in teaching. In this conversation, she discusses her early resistance to j...
Reflections: Money in the Bank
In this reflection, Stacy shares her thoughts on navigating the challenging world of parenting teenagers. She introduces her concept 'money in the bank', a strategy sh...
Understanding Trauma and Building Resilience with Josh Varner
In this episode, Stacy interviews Josh Varner, who plays a significant role in the trauma-informed space helping educators in schools. Josh shares his unconventional j...
From Social Worker to PDA Advocate with Diane Gould
Diane Gould, a licensed clinical social worker and PDA specialist, shares her journey and insights into the world of neurodivergence and the Pathological Demand Avoida...
Trauma Informed Education with Tracie Chauvin
In this episode of 'Chitty Chats with Stacy', Stacy hosts Tracie Chauvin, a clinical social worker, and the director of student support programs for Kansas City, Kansa...
Unearthing Memories and Healing Trauma: A Conversation with Stephanie Neuman
Host Stacy York Nation hosts her younger sister, Stephanie Neuman, a licensed clinical social worker, who was previously a police officer for over 10 years. Exploring ...
Experiencing the World through the Nervous System: A Discussion with Erica Schuppe
Stacy Nation, a licensed clinical social worker, hosts Erica Schuppe, an Occupational Therapist, for an in-depth discussion about stress, life transitions and balancin...
Journey of Authenticity: A Conversation with Jen Stein
Authentic Conversations and Heart-Centered Approaches in EducationIn this episode of Stacy York's YouTube series, Stacy dialogues with her dear friend and school princ...
What is the Hardest Part of Parenting
Today's guest is Amy Kotha. Amy is a parent coach who specializes in working with moms who have adopted. We discuss parenting, trauma, resilience, adoption, and how th...
