IFS Talks Trauma and Dissociation Informed IFS with Joanne Twombly
Feb 11, 2024
Joanne Twombly, a seasoned psychotherapist, shares her extensive knowledge on trauma and dissociation. She highlights the significance of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in treating complex PTSD and Dissociative Identity Disorder. The discussion covers innovative coping strategies, including safe space imagery, and the need for empathy within therapeutic settings. Joanne also emphasizes the importance of navigating nonverbal communication, creating a safe environment, and fostering communication with clients' younger parts for effective healing and integration.
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Necessity of Trauma-Informed IFS
- Complex PTSD and dissociative disorder clients lack crucial coping skills taught in traditional IFS.
- Integrating trauma and dissociation knowledge with IFS improves healing effectiveness for these clients.
DID vs Typical IFS Parts
- DID systems have more dissociation, with 'cement walls' making parts inaccessible.
- For people with DID, parts protect by hiding trauma, so normal IFS 'parts' language can feel unsafe.
Value of Phase-Oriented Treatment
- Phase-oriented treatment, including coping and paced trauma processing, complements IFS.
- Relying solely on IFS's witnessing can overwhelm clients with complex trauma.