Trauma & Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems With Joanne Twombly – How We Can Heal S4 E4

Trauma & Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems With Joanne Twombly LICSW In this episode of the How We Can Heal podcast, psychotherapist and trauma specialist Lisa Danylchuk continues Season 4 with an insightful conversation featuring guest Joanne Twombly, a seasoned psychotherapist with expertise in complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. They discuss the nuances of trauma treatment and the implications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, touching upon groundbreaking aspects of dissociation, trauma recovery, and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment methods. They also explore Joanne's book and her critique of IFS, outlining how to better serve clients with severe trauma histories. The episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). 00:00 Introduction to Season Four 00:52 Sponsor Acknowledgment and ISSTD Overview 02:11 Introducing Joanne Twombly 03:45 Joanne's Journey into Trauma Therapy 11:34 Understanding Dissociation 18:27 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Explained 37:20 Managing Overwhelming Emotions in Therapy 39:36 The Importance of Safe Space Imagery 40:59 Integrating IFS with Trauma and Dissociation 45:13 The Role of Training and Continuous Learning 49:07 The Path to Healing and Client Empowerment 56:21 The Importance of Awareness and Referral 01:00:49 Upcoming Workshops and Training Opportunities 01:07:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. To learn more and become a member, visit: https://www.isst-d.org/ Visit https://cfas.isst-d.org/ to access educational offerings for both professionals and non-professionals.