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Send us Fan MailToday I talk about some things that go on in my head that feel like insecurities. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's podcast I talk about a topic that was suggested to me by a young client and while writing the podcast I got to explore my own feelings about the topic.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is another client suggested topic. It is on perfectionism and excellence. Hope you enjoy!Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I visit a topic that is one of my favorites and gives breadth to my woowooness.  The paranormal isn't a topic that one normally thinks about when they think about psychotherapy but it is relevant since several clients over the years have had paranormal experiences and needed to figure out if they were losing their minds. And sometimes they just needed a witness to their telling of their experiences.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about attachment theory, attachment wounding, and attachment trauma.Here is a list of resources if you want to go deeper.John BowlbyBowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and loss: Vol. 1. Attachment. Basic Books.Mary AinsworthAinsworth, M. D. S., Blehar, M. C., Waters, E., & Wall, S. (1978). Patterns of attachment: A psychological study of the strange situation. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Allan N. SchoreSchore, A. N. (2003). Affect dysregulation and disorders of the self. W. W. Norton & Company.Judith HermanHerman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political terror. Basic Books.Bessel van der Kolkvan der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking. World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization. (2019). International classification of diseases (11th ed.). https://icd.who.int/Richard C. SchwartzSchwartz, R. C. (1995). Internal family systems therapy. Guilford Press.Schwartz, R. C. (2021). No bad parts: Healing trauma and restoring wholeness with the Internal Family Systems model. Sounds True.Sue JohnsonJohnson, S. M. (2004). The practice of emotionally focused couple therapy: Creating connection (2nd ed.). Brunner-Routledge.Johnson, S. M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: EFT with individuals, couples, and families. Guilford Press.Jeffrey YoungYoung, J. E., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. E. (2003). Schema therapy: A practitioner’s guide. Guilford Press.Peter A. LevineLevine, P. A. (1997). Waking the tiger: Healing trauma. North Atlantic Books.Levine, P. A. (2010). In an unspoken voice: How the body releases trauma and restores goodness. North Atlantic Books.Stephen W. PorgesPorges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.Peter FonagyFonagy, P., Gergely, G., Jurist, E. L., & Target, M. (2002). Affect regulation, mentalization, and the development of the self. Other Press. Fonagy, P., & Bateman, A. W. (2006). Mentalization-based treatment for borderline personality disorder: A practical guide. Oxford University Press.Edward TronickTronick, E. (2007). The neurobehavioral and social-emotional development of infants and children. W. W. Norton & Company.Daniel J. SiegelSiegel, D. J. (2012). The developing mind: How relationships and the brain interact to shape who we are (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.Pat OgdenOgden, P., Minton, K., & Pain, C. (2006). Trauma and the body: A sensorimotor approach to psychotherapy. W. W. Norton & Company.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about emotional shutdown with CPTSD and autism. This is a client requested topic. I am not a trained autism therapist but have basic knowledge enough to speak with confidence.Here are some resources if you want to go deeper.Levine, P. A. (2010). In an unspoken voice: How the body releases trauma and restores goodness. North Atlantic Books.Ogden, P., Minton, K., & Pain, C. (2006). Trauma and the body: A sensorimotor approach to psychotherapy. W. W. Norton.Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton.Dana, D. (2018). The polyvagal theory in therapy: Engaging the rhythm of regulation. W. W. Norton.Schore, A. N. (2012). The science of the art of psychotherapy. W. W. Norton.Putnam, F. W. (1997). Dissociation in children and adolescents: A developmental perspective. Guilford Press.van der Hart, O., Nijenhuis, E. R. S., & Steele, K. (2006). The haunted self: Structural dissociation and the treatment of chronic traumatization. W. W. Norton.Attwood, T. (2007). The complete guide to Asperger’s syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Kapp, S. K. (Ed.). (2020). Autistic community and the neurodiversity movement: Stories from the frontline. Palgrave Macmillan.Dell’Osso, L., Carpita, B., Muti, D., & Morelli, V. (2018). Autism spectrum in patients with PTSD: Clinical implications. Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, 14, 191–198.Rumball, F., Happé, F., & Grey, N. (2020). Experience of trauma and PTSD symptoms in autistic adults: Risk of PTSD development following DSM-5 and non-DSM-5 traumatic life events. Autism Research, 13(12), 2122–2132.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about healing shame when there is CPTSD and dissociation. Here is a resource list if you want to go deeper.Bradshaw, J. (2005). Healing the shame that binds you. Health Communications.Brown, B. (2007). I thought it was just me (but it isn’t): Making the journey from “what will people think?” to “I am enough.” Gotham Books.Brown, B. (2012). Daring greatly: How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. Gotham Books.Bowlby, J. (1988). A secure base: Parent-child attachment and healthy human development. Basic Books.Dana, D. (2018). The polyvagal theory in therapy: Engaging the rhythm of regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.Herman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political terror. Basic Books.Johnson, R. A. (1991). Owning your own shadow: Understanding the dark side of the psyche. HarperOne.Levine, P. A. (1997). Waking the tiger: Healing trauma. North Atlantic Books.Maté, G. (2022). The myth of normal: Trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture. Avery.Nathanson, D. L. (1992). Shame and pride: Affect, sex, and the birth of the self. W. W. Norton & Company.Ogden, P., Minton, K., & Pain, C. (2006). Trauma and the body: A sensorimotor approach to psychotherapy. W. W. Norton & Company.Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.Schwartz, R. C. (2021). No bad parts: Healing trauma and restoring wholeness with the Internal Family Systems model. Sounds True.van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.Walker, P. (2013). Complex PTSD: From surviving to thriving: A guide and map for recovering from childhood trauma. Azure Coyote Publishing.Zweig, C., & Abrams, J. (Eds.). (1991). Meeting the shadow: The hidden power of the dark side of human nature. Jeremy P. Tarcher.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about a common issue for many of my clients and that is untreated ADHD and CPTSD. Here is a list of resources you may find helpful.Resources:Arnsten, A. F. T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience.Barkley, R. A. (2015). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment.Cortese, S., et al. (2021). Neurobiology of ADHD. Lancet Psychiatry.Faraone, S. V., et al. (2021). ADHD pharmacology meta-analysis. World Psychiatry.McEwen, B. S., & Morrison, J. H. (2013). Stress effects on cognition. Neuron.Shaw, P., et al. (2014). Emotional dysregulation in ADHD. American Journal of Psychiatry.Szymanski, K., et al. (2011). Trauma exposure and ADHD. Journal of Traumatic Stress.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about spirituality as part of the therapeutic process.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's podcast the topic is MDD, Dysthymia, and CPTSD and I take a look at that through the polyvagal lens. I have included a bibliography of sources.Bibliography — Trauma, Dissociation, and Polyvagal-Informed TreatmentI. Foundational Trauma & Dissociation TheoryThe Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk (2014)Neurobiology of trauma, somatic memory, developmental trauma.Foundational bridge between PTSD and complex dissociation.The Haunted Self — Onno van der Hart, Ellert Nijenhuis, Kathy Steele (2006)Structural Dissociation Theory (ANP/EP framework).Core theoretical model for DID/OSDD phase treatment.Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation — Boon, Steele & van der Hart (2011)Practical stabilization interventions.Widely used clinical workbook.Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors — Janina Fisher (2017)Parts-based trauma treatment without pathologizing multiplicity.Integrates attachment + neurobiology.II. Complex PTSD & Attachment TraumaTrauma and Recovery — Judith Herman (1992/2015)Origin of phase-oriented trauma treatment.Conceptual precursor to CPTSD diagnosis.Attachment in Psychotherapy — David Wallin (2007)Attachment neuroscience applied to therapy relationship.Affect Regulation and the Origin of the Self — Allan Schore (1994)Right-brain development and relational regulation.Major influence on modern trauma therapy.The Developing Mind — Daniel Siegel (1999/2012)Interpersonal neurobiology.Window of tolerance foundations.III. Polyvagal Theory — Primary SourcesThe Polyvagal Theory — Stephen W. Porges (2011)Original articulation of hierarchical autonomic states.Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory — Porges & Dana (2018)Translation into psychotherapy practice.Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection — Deb Dana (2020)Practical mapping and regulation exercises.Anchored — Deb Dana (2021)IV. Somatic & Bottom-Up Trauma TreatmentSensorimotor Psychotherapy — Pat Ogden, Kekuni Minton & Clare Pain (2006)Body-based trauma processing.Links autonomic activation and dissociation.Trauma and the Body — Ogden & Fisher (2015)Integration of parts work and somatic tracking.Waking the Tiger — Peter Levine (1997)Somatic Experiencing foundations.V. Dissociation-Specific Clinical TreatmentTreating Trauma-Related Dissociation — Steele, Boon & van der Hart (2017)EMDR Therapy and Dissociation — Jim Knipe (2015)EMDR modifications for dissociative clients.Attachment, Trauma and Multiplicity — Paul Dell & O’Neil (2009)VI. Window of Tolerance & Regulation ModelsThe Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory — Stephen Porges (2017)Siegel, D. (1999). Window of Tolerance concept (Interpersonal Neurobiology framework).Ogden & Fisher — sensorimotor arousal tracking.(Bibliography generated by AI)Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday's topic is a follow up to topics that have been presented in previous podcasts and gives an overlay of polyvagal theory with dissociation. It helps to develop a new understanding of dissociation as central nervous system survival during trauma.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about attachment and attachment trauma. I look at what that is through the lens of CPTSD, dissociation and polyvagal theory.Porges, S. W. (1995). Orienting in a defensive world: Mammalian modifications of our evolutionary heritage. A polyvagal theory. Psychophysiology, 32(4), 301–318. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8986.1995.tb01213.xSupport the show

Send us Fan MailToday I talk about DID. Below I have provided citations for the information mentioned in the blog.https://www.aetv.com/shows/many-sides-of-jane ·  American Psychiatric Association. (2022). DSM-5-TR.·  Brand, B. L., et al. (2013). A naturalistic study of dissociative identity disorder treatment.·  Dalenberg, C. J., et al. (2012). Evaluation of the evidence for the trauma and fantasy models of dissociation.·  Howell, E. F. (2011). Understanding and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder.·  ISSTD. (2011). Guidelines for Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder in Adults.·  Liotti, G. (2004). Trauma, dissociation, and disorganized attachment.·  Putnam, F. W. (1989). Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Personality Disorder.·  Reinders, A. A. T. S., et al. (2003; 2006). Neuroimaging studies of DID.·  Siegel, D. J. (2012). The Developing Mind.·  van der Hart, O., Nijenhuis, E. R. S., & Steele, K. (2006). The Haunted Self.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I briefly review the information from previous podcasts and link them together by using metaphor and examples.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I answer a question from podcast 1 about aphantasia, what it is, what it is not, and how it relates to autobiographical recall. I also give a brief overview of IFS as a way of working with internal parts. Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday I am going to talk about dissociation and give a brief overview of dissociative disorders.This is not intended to take the place of counseling or therapy but to highlight some of the issues that could or need to be addressed with a licensed counselor or therapist. And for some, it will be educational information to increase understanding of therapeutic issues. None of the information that I am going to talk about should be used to self-diagnose or diagnose others with mental health disorders. Only a licensed practitioner can do that through the process of differential diagnosis.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's podcast I discuss the diagnoses of PTSD and CPTSD with a comparison and contrasting to demonstrate the similarities and differences. I give some case examples to illustrate some of the differences.Amazon StorefrontThis is an affiliate site with Amazon for resources mentioned in podcasts.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday's podcast in the first in a series of topics that will be discussed regarding mental health, counseling, psychotherapy, and healing from trauma and abuse with a focus on dissociation as a way the brain copes with childhood trauma and abuse. The topic featured this week is a very brief overview of mental health disorders that develop in human brains where the brain does not function as normally expected with regard to conscience and empathy. Personality disorders and schizophrenia were the main points of discussion.Support the show