The Art and Neuroscience of Transformational Change: Dr Tori Olds on PYP 553
Apr 6, 2023
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Dr Tori Olds, expert in IFS, discusses transforming deep-seated beliefs through memory reconsolidation for lasting change. Exploring experiential focus in therapy, updating unconscious beliefs, and the significance of involving the unconscious mind in personal transformation. The conversation touches on the elephant and the rider metaphor, creating a safe container for transformational change sessions, and engaging in personal updates with the host.
Memory reconsolidation challenges traditional beliefs about altering traumatic memories for profound emotional healing.
Internal Family Systems promote coherence to facilitate transformational change and integration within individuals.
Experiential therapy encourages present-focused awareness for exploring unconscious emotions and cognitions with compassion.
Deep dives
Understanding the Power of Memory Consolidation
Memory consolidation is a groundbreaking concept discussed in the podcast, challenging the traditional belief that traumatic memories can't be altered. The podcast delves into how activating and reevaluating these traumatic memories leads to erasing harmful emotional imprints while leaving the memories intact.
Exploring Internal Family Systems and Transformational Change
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is introduced as a psychological model that aids in understanding transformational change. The conversation expands on how IFS allows individuals to create coherence and integration within themselves, leading to profound healing and growth.
Embracing Experiential Therapy and Mindfulness
The importance of experiential therapy in fostering present-oriented awareness and mindfulness to track unconscious thoughts and emotions is highlighted. By slowing down and observing internal experiences without judgment, individuals can access their deeper emotions and cognitive patterns.
Balancing Safety and Exploration in Therapy
The podcast emphasizes the significance of creating a safe therapeutic space to explore deep-seated traumas without overwhelming the individual. Through compassion, curiosity, and a gradual approach, therapists can guide clients towards uncovering and processing their emotional learnings.
Transitioning Therapeutic Approaches to Zoom and In-Person Settings
The conversation navigates the nuances between conducting therapy sessions on Zoom and in-person, highlighting the challenge of maintaining a safe container while delving into intense emotional work. The discussion sheds light on adapting therapeutic techniques to different mediums while emphasizing the importance of safety and connection.
For most of the 20th century, neuroscientists believed that old emotional memories could only be managed, not removed. Until the discovery of Memory Reconsolidation...