Marilyn Murray is an internationally recognized trauma treatment pioneer who has transformed multitudes through her innovative approach to becoming a healthy, balanced person. Since 1983, she has developed and refined the Murray Method^® —a comprehensive framework for addressing the effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect.

As the creator of The Trauma Egg^® —a powerful therapeutic tool now used in treatment centers worldwide—Marilyn has made lasting contributions to the field of trauma recovery. Her approach bridges the gap between clinical practice and accessible healing techniques that empower individuals on their journey toward wholeness.

Academic Leadership & Global Impact

Marilyn’s expertise has been sought by educational institutions across the globe. For seven years, she designed and led a specialized graduate program at Ottawa University in Phoenix, Arizona titled “The Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation.” Her teaching has extended to international universities in Hawaii, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, reaching students from over 40 countries.

From 2002 to 2019, Marilyn divided her time between the United States and Moscow, Russia, where she introduced her methodologies to health professionals and clergy. Her work examining the connections between trauma, abuse, deprivation, and addiction gained significant recognition, leading to faculty positions at:

• Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (2004-2008)
• The Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy in Moscow, where the Murray Method^® became part of the post-graduate curriculum for psychologists, psychiatrists, and physicians
• International Institute of Psychology & Psychotraumatology in Moscow where she has presented the Murray Method^® online clinical training annually beginning in 2022.

Today, the Murray Method^® has thousands of participants throughout the former Soviet Union, with Murray Method^® International Centers in:

• Moscow, Russia
• Poltava, Ukraine
• Dushanbe, Tajikistan
• Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Author & Theorist

Marilyn’s insights have reached diverse audiences through her writing. Her column “Time to Live” was featured regularly in The Moscow Times, Russia’s premier English-language daily newspaper. She has authored two significant works:

• Prisoner of Another War (1991, 2021) – A personal account of her own healing journey
• The Murray Method^®…Creating Wholeness Beyond Trauma, Abuse, Neglect and Addiction (2012, 2021) – A comprehensive guide to her innovative approach

Current Work

As president of Murray Method^®, LLC, Marilyn continues to offer transformative workshops for the general public and specialized training seminars for professionals. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, she also provides personal consultations and collaborates with Drs. Ralph and Marcus Earle at Psychological Counseling Services in their Out-Patient Intensive Program.