Dr Kay Trotter Joined: October 19, 2018
Founder Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health | Operations | Licensed Counselor | Creative Problem Solving | Speaker | Author
I am the founder of Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health in Flower Mound, Texas and have a passion for guiding my counselors and other professions who work with children and their families. This driving force has made me a sought-after counseling expert and business transformation leader. I am also known worldwide for my pioneering research on the effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Mental Health.
As a published author and conference speaker, I am considered a thought leader on tackling contemporary issues that both counselors and laypeople face on a daily basis, such as teen suicide, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting and navigating the emotional pitfalls of social media.
I myself experienced a frightening and traumatic event as a passenger on the Carnival Triumph cruise ship that drifted for a nearly a week in the Gulf of Mexico. The ordeal gave me personal knowledge of what it means to suffer from post-traumatic stress.
I have stepped back from direct patient care to reach a broader audience, through public speaking, training and publishing. Don't worry I will be around managing my successful group practice, expanding and adding more talented counselors at Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health, Flower Mound, Texas and opening soon in Sarasota, FL.
Dr. Trotter holds a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas where she studied and practiced Play Therapy at the UNT Child and Family Resource Clinic and Equine Assisted Counseling.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Appointed to the Medical City Lewisville Board of Directors
• Appointed chairperson to the Cross Timbers Rotary - Family of Rotary
• University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy awarded Dr Trotter the designation of: Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy Level 3: Trainer/Educator and Certified Child Parent Relationship Therapy Advanced Practitioner/Supervisor Level 3
• Guest counseling educator at Midwestern State University 2016 Harlan Steph Counseling Conference, teaching 6-hour CEU's to mental health professionals on: "Expressive Art Therapy in Action & Ethical Implications: Discover the transformative power of moving beyond words.
• Conducts Emotion Coaching – The Heart of Parenting Workshops.This program developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, teaches parents how to help kids become healthy, compassionate and moral adults more likely to make successful life choices. With this emotionally supportive foundation, parents will be much more successful at setting limits and problem solving. The better a parent is at emotion coaching with their children; the better parents can prepare them to become happy and healthy adults.
• Elected President-Elect to The North Texas Chapter of The Texas Association for Play Therapy. A division of The Association for Play Therapy, a national professional society established to promote and applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children.
• Had the honor to presented Plugged-In and Tuned-Out: the Dangers of Internet Addiction to local civic and community organizations (Crossroad Bible Church, Bridlewood Elementary PTA, Metrocrest Moms of Multiples, Copple Early Childhood Association and LISD Greater Lewisville Early Childhood PTA.)
• Completed Theraplay® Level 1 an essential treatment modality for professionals who work with children and families who struggle with attachment issues.
• Completed Gottman Model Level 1 Couples Training – this training draws on extensive research that helps couples break through barriers to achieve greater understanding, connection and intimacy in their relationships.
FUN FACTS
Kay is an avid organic gardener whose veggie and flower gardens provide me with a creative canvas to nurture my soul. I have been married for nearly 30 years and enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter, and son-in-law, and I love being a grandmother to three beautiful and rambunctious grandchildren.