System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociation

We talk with the Adaption System. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are...

Sasha reads and responds to listener emails. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . O...

We invite Dr. Peter Barach to speak with us again about a reader’s question regarding regression in treatment, which he explains as dissociative response to stressors.  We use the experience of tornadoes as a neutral example to explore this.  We take what we learn and apply it to the good stress of girls weekend, and the difficult weather.  We talk about good stress such a non-trauma holidays stil...

Pat Ogden, PhD, is our guest to explain sensorimotor psychotherapy.  She tells her story of learning about trauma work, and the recognition of the body as an ally in healing.  She explains how somatic resources help stabilize the nervous system.  Trigger warning for the example of thinking about how your body feels when your remember being abused (a father specifically is used in the example, but...

We talk to the Infinite System. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are s...

We talk to the Labyrinth System. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are...

Emma opens up about the ways Mother’s Day has been difficult in the past (trigger warning for references to miscarriages, deceased parents, infertility, and abuse dynamics).  These issues are only referenced, not described in detail.  She then shares that this year she is focusing instead on the things she has learned from the therapist, and she gives a list of ten. Our website is HERE:   System S...

We speak with local clinician Robert Cox. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once...

Emma reflects on therapy.  She talks about learning to accept the others.  She talks about the overlap of memory time and now time.  She shares an experience of sensing one of the others inside, in a safe way. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once y...

We speak again with Dr. Peter Barach, who teaches us all about attachment.  He tells the story of being in class with Mary Ainsworth, and explains Bowlby’s theory (links in the blog).  He explains the different attachment styles, and what that looks like in adults.  He shares that disorganized attachment is quite common in DID.  He gives the example of the Robertson research film “A Two Year Old G...

Emma talks about being busy to avoid therapy.  She shares about only feeling safe with her family, and not having support outside the family.  She shares about feeling panic that they will lose her therapist.  She talks about feeling like the lights inside go out when she can't see her therapist, and when she feels this that she feels scared and alone.  She reflects on the impact of missing therap...

After trying for months to connect, Dr. E finally gets to talk with Robert Oxnam, who wrote the book “A Fractured Mind”.  He opens the interview asking her questions, which gives us all a rare glimpse into her own perspective throughout the interview.  She mentions what we have shared before, about the deaths of our parents.  He shares about his collaboration with McClean Hospital and gives some s...

Emma does a chapter of therapy homework about avoidance and dissociation.  She discusses the impact of avoidance on daily living.  She learns about trauma and triggers.  She talks about how all of this impacts relationships. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY...

Sasha talking about the Steele workbook and mentalizing and reflection. Also talks about containing memory time flashbacks until therapy. Also talks about noticing internal experiences without judgement and with curiosity. The whole topic is about reflection and noticing internal and external things. Also talks about empathy internally and working together to meet needs of everyone when you can. S...

Taylor talks about the therapy group making things harder because Emma knows more. She also shares information from the group about avoidance. Talks about the trip to Missouri and the triggers there. Lots of talks about Missouri being a break from the hard things happening at home.  Also mentions neglect from the mother. Also talks about littles talking about grooming and good touch and bad touch...

We share therapy updates and how we know we are making progress. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to...

We speak with Justin from the Polyvagal Podcast. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE...

Dr. E interviews Peter Barach, PhD, past president of ISSTD.  Dr. Barach is the one who linked disordered attachment to DID, and he also was on the committee that produced the treatment guidelines for DID.  He opens by sharing his own story of learning about DID.  He explains about hypnosis, as well as EMDR, and why this is helpful with trauma and dissociation.  They discuss the impact on survivor...

We interview YouTube Content Creator DissociaDID. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HER...

We share what we are learning about each other and dissociation. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to...

Emma learns to stay. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are set up, then...

We speak with Lynne Harris. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once you are set u...

We talk with our friend Meghan, whom we met in person. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join group...

Dr. E recaps seeing Kathy Steele at a conference. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HER...

Sasha recaps her version of a conference. Our website is HERE:   System Speak Podcast and sponsoring nonprofit website is HERE: S3C Foundation . You can submit an email to the podcast HERE . You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE .  Once you have registered with the network, you will receive an invitation to orientation, and then can use a non-Apple device or non-safari browser to join groups HERE . Once...