Curiosity, Collaboration & Plural Wisdom: A Conversation with Greg Nooney, MSW, LISW, LCSW

📣 Episode SummaryIn this rich and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with social worker, author, and therapeutic guide Greg Nooney, MSW, LISW, LCSW—a deeply respected clinician with over 40 years in mental health and a specialty in working with people with dissociative identities. Greg’s gentle, curious presence and humility make this episode a grounding, refreshing listen for both therapists and systems alike.Together, we explore topics including:* How early experiences shaped Greg’s approach to DID care* Why curiosity over certainty is essential in system-informed therapy* The three C’s for system care* How clinicians can practice asking helpful—not harmful—questions* The impact of privilege and singular identity in treatment* Thoughts on IFS, integration, and why fusion is not the “only path.”* Creative stories from the inner world (yes, including fixing windows 🪟😄)* Tips for therapists new to working with DID or OSDDGreg also shares his latest book project geared toward people with lived experience—and invites listeners to help shape early drafts. There’s an opportunity in here for *yous*!⏱️ Time Stamps* 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction* 01:00 – Meet Greg: His 40-year journey in mental health* 05:00 – Trauma in the 80s & 90s:* 13:00 – Outsider vs. Insider Knowledge & Naming Privilege* 22:30 – The Single Identity Bias in Mental Health* 29:00 – IFS, DID, and the Problem with Assuming a Core Self* 32:00 – Parts vs Alters: Helping therapists navigate the difference* 39:00 – Plural Resources and the 3 C’s* 50:00 – Inner World as a Real World: Its Healing Power* 55:00 – Caring for Littles and Internal Attachment Work* 01:00:00 – Greg’s Books + New Harbinger Project* 01:03:00 – Community Q&A Zoom on November 24th* 01:04:00 – Final reflections & where to find Greg’s resources📚 Resources Mentioned* Connect with Greg at https://www.gregnooney.com/* 📘 Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Guide for Social Workers and All Frontline Staff – [NASW Press]* 📘 An Introductory Clinical Guide to Dissociative Identity Disorder: Best Practices for Working with Multiplicity – [PESI Publishing]* 🧠 Upcoming Self-Help Book – Interested in reviewing early chapters?➡️ Email Greg directly at [email protected](Please do not redistribute unpublished content.)* 💻 Join Greg’s upcoming Community Conversation on DID🗓️ November 24th One hour discussion on plural identities | $15 for therapists | FREE for lived experience with code: LIVED100🔗 Register Here* 📝 Download Greg’s DID Dimensional Scales, Categorical Model & 10 Aspirations🔗 Available free in the episode notes on healingmyparts.substack.com 🎧 Listen & ShareIf this episode speaks to you:* ❤️ Share it with a system friend or your therapist* 📢 Tag us on Instagram @healingmyparts as you listen* 🧠 Subscribe on Substack for more tools, blogs, and stories at healingmyparts.substack.com* 🌙 For consults, services or training requests, visit healingmyparts.org services pageThank you for listening! 🩷🫶💜 Get full access to Healing My Parts at healingmyparts.substack.com/subscribe