The Trauma Therapist Episode 791: What It Takes To Be A Trauma Therapist with Janina Fisher, PhD
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Jan 11, 2024 Janina Fisher, licensed clinical psychologist and former instructor at Harvard Medical School, discusses trauma treatments, her webinar series for Turkish therapists, and the development of a test for trauma clients in this engaging podcast.
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TIST Development
- Janina Fisher developed TIST, initially focusing on clients who couldn't tolerate EMDR or sensory motor psychotherapy.
- These clients often had long histories of failed treatments and needed a gentler approach.
Noticing Parts
- TIST assumes noticing parts is less overwhelming than body sensations or memories.
- It allows clients to relate to distress from a safer distance.
Borderline Client Example
- Fisher describes a borderline client with cycles of anger, self-harm, and drinking.
- Using TIST, they identified different parts driving these behaviors (e.g., "cry for help" part, "fight" part).