Hi there, this is Jamie! On this version of my website I wanted to include a couple of pieces that are more personal. Too often I strive to put my best professional foot forward on these kinds of media, yet most of my work is driven by personal relationships and getting to know each other in a human way. So here is a bit about Jamie, not "Dr. Marich":
Born: In Youngstown, OH; aside from the 3 years that I lived in Bosnia-Hercegovina from 2000-2003, I've called the Youngstown-Warren area home my whole life!
Interests: yoga (study in several traditions), dance, movies, theater, books, foodie, long talks with interesting people, travel, figure skating (former competitor, now a super fan), Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (earned a Women Empowered PInk Belt in 2017)
Favorite Movie: Absolutely too many to name, particularly because my tastes range from international independent films to absurd comedies (I can quote "Wayne's World" from start to finish)
Favorite Book: Although I'm tempted to bail out and say too many to name, there are three books that had a great impact on my life both personally and professionally: Our Guys by Bernard Lefkowitz, The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom, and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Favorite Place I've Traveled: In the U.S., it's a tie between Maui, Big Sur, and Montana; internationally, Dubrovnik, Croatia (what can I say, I am partial to my ancestral homeland)
Passions: Living authentically; Helping people feel good about the bodies they inhabit and shed the judgments of the world; this is a major reason why taking part in body diversity shoots (e.g., aerial yoga, pinup, boudoir) is very important to me. You can see a slideshow of some recent photos by clicking HERE.
Articles I've Written That Will Help You Get to Know Me Better Personally:
"Who Are You To Tell Me I Am Not a Catholic?," Feminism and Religion, September 2020
"The Future is Qualitative," ICM #RedefineTherapy Blog, September 2019
"Before You Talk Shit About Another Addict," ICM #RedefineTherapy Blog, July 2019
"Dissociation: Sharing from a Personal Place," EMDRIA Go With That, May 2019
"A Personal and Professional Take on Dissociative Disorders," The Mighty, December 2018
"The Trauma of the Bisexual Experience," Psyched, Fall 2017
"How to Run Martial Arts Classes When You Have Students Who Are Trauma Survivors," Jiu-Jitsu Times, September 2017
"My Boudoir Photography Experience: Redefining Therapy," Elephant Journal, April 2016
"10 Things I Learned About Me From Aerial Yoga," Yoganonymous, April 2015
"How I Empower Myself By Admitting I Am Powerless Over Addiction," Elephant Journal, March 2015
"Validate the Bisexual Client," Addiction Professional, November 2015
"My Decision to Not Boycott Indiana," Our Queer Stories, Fall 2015
"Spiritual Abuse: Yes, It's a Real Thing," Elephant Journal, February 2015
"How I Learned to Fall in Love with Breakfast," Elephant Journal, November 2015
"An Open Letter From a Trauma Therapist to Yoga Teachers," Elephant Journal, January 2015
For many, many more articles and interviews available online, please visit the Trauma Made Simple resources page by clicking HERE.
Born: In Youngstown, OH; aside from the 3 years that I lived in Bosnia-Hercegovina from 2000-2003, I've called the Youngstown-Warren area home my whole life!
Interests: yoga (study in several traditions), dance, movies, theater, books, foodie, long talks with interesting people, travel, figure skating (former competitor, now a super fan), Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (earned a Women Empowered PInk Belt in 2017)
Favorite Movie: Absolutely too many to name, particularly because my tastes range from international independent films to absurd comedies (I can quote "Wayne's World" from start to finish)
Favorite Book: Although I'm tempted to bail out and say too many to name, there are three books that had a great impact on my life both personally and professionally: Our Guys by Bernard Lefkowitz, The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom, and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Favorite Place I've Traveled: In the U.S., it's a tie between Maui, Big Sur, and Montana; internationally, Dubrovnik, Croatia (what can I say, I am partial to my ancestral homeland)
Passions: Living authentically; Helping people feel good about the bodies they inhabit and shed the judgments of the world; this is a major reason why taking part in body diversity shoots (e.g., aerial yoga, pinup, boudoir) is very important to me. You can see a slideshow of some recent photos by clicking HERE.
Articles I've Written That Will Help You Get to Know Me Better Personally:
"Who Are You To Tell Me I Am Not a Catholic?," Feminism and Religion, September 2020
"The Future is Qualitative," ICM #RedefineTherapy Blog, September 2019
"Before You Talk Shit About Another Addict," ICM #RedefineTherapy Blog, July 2019
"Dissociation: Sharing from a Personal Place," EMDRIA Go With That, May 2019
"A Personal and Professional Take on Dissociative Disorders," The Mighty, December 2018
"The Trauma of the Bisexual Experience," Psyched, Fall 2017
"How to Run Martial Arts Classes When You Have Students Who Are Trauma Survivors," Jiu-Jitsu Times, September 2017
"My Boudoir Photography Experience: Redefining Therapy," Elephant Journal, April 2016
"10 Things I Learned About Me From Aerial Yoga," Yoganonymous, April 2015
"How I Empower Myself By Admitting I Am Powerless Over Addiction," Elephant Journal, March 2015
"Validate the Bisexual Client," Addiction Professional, November 2015
"My Decision to Not Boycott Indiana," Our Queer Stories, Fall 2015
"Spiritual Abuse: Yes, It's a Real Thing," Elephant Journal, February 2015
"How I Learned to Fall in Love with Breakfast," Elephant Journal, November 2015
"An Open Letter From a Trauma Therapist to Yoga Teachers," Elephant Journal, January 2015
For many, many more articles and interviews available online, please visit the Trauma Made Simple resources page by clicking HERE.