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465: The Impact Of Developmental Trauma In Adulthood with Dr. Janina Fisher
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Janina Fisher is a licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert, formerly an instructor at Harvard Medical School. In this insightful conversation, she explores the connection between complex trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder. Janina discusses her innovative Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, aiming to heal attachment wounds. She emphasizes the significance of client education in trauma therapy, the role of self-compassion in healing, and the impact of community support on trauma recovery.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding the link between complex trauma and diagnoses like borderline personality disorder is essential for accurate treatment and client awareness.
- Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) helps clients recognize their trauma responses as protective mechanisms, fostering self-compassion and healing.
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Impact of Trauma on Development and Behavior
Trauma significantly influences individuals, often leading to complex behaviors that can be misidentified as personality disorders. The conversation highlights how common diagnoses, such as borderline personality disorder, overlook the trauma histories that often underlie these conditions. Many clients diagnosed with such disorders have experienced trauma but remain unaware of its impact on their symptoms. This lack of awareness often leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, emphasizing the need for more trauma-informed approaches in therapy.
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