Empowered Through Compassion

Episode 42 part 1, published 8-15-24 This episode is the first part of a conversation with Jory Agate, a Lead IFS trainer, and wonderful therapist. It was great to speak with her about rupture and repair, and I hope you enjoy this episode. I am thrilled to share it with you!

On this episode, I am speaking with Hailee Wilson. She helped me design my website, and brand, and I wanted to share the great work that she does. How many of us in the field need someone in our corner who is tech savy, and able to walk us through creating our web presence?    You can find out more information on Hailee and her company at: www.bocoadvertising.com   And in true fashion of collaboration, she shares about her friend Allison Gianattasio, and her company which is found here: www.scrollmedia.co Although at first glance Allison might seem like Hailee's competition, the both have a lot of respect for one another, and collaborate to help build each other up. They both benefit from this!    I hope you enjoy our conversation, and if you ever do need someone to help with a website, or expanding your vision, you know someone who would be happy to help you :)

The is the second part of the discussion with Ann Sinko.  I hope you enjoy our conversation. She has so much to offer, and I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to speak with her, and to share this conversation with you!

This is part one. In a couple of days, I will edit and publish part two of this wonderful conversation. I feel so lucky to have spoken with Ann, and I am thrilled to share this podcast episode with you! I hope you enjoy this, and I promise, to be continued soon...

It was such a pleasure and honor to speak with Janina Fisher. I hope you enjoy this podcast! She is one of the masters of EMDR (she trained with Francine Shapiro) and she also had many conversations with Richard Schwartz.  If you would like to find out more about Janina Fisher, her Website is:  www.Janinafisher.com You can also find Janina Fisher's trainings at: www.therapywisdom.com I hope you enjoy this wonderful episode and conversation with Janina!

Joanne Twombly, an author renowned for her expertise in trauma healing and Internal Family Systems, dives deep into an array of compelling topics. She discusses the synergy between EMDR and IFS, particularly their roles in emotional processing. Joanne emphasizes the need for safe therapeutic environments and the importance of phased approaches for clients with dissociative disorders. Additionally, she explores the nuanced use of psychedelics in therapy, advocating for informed client choices throughout the healing journey.

Joanne Twombly, an author and expert on dissociation and trauma treatment, shares her deep insights on addressing complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. She discusses the integration of EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), highlighting its unique benefits. Joanne emphasizes the importance of relationships in healing and advocates for flexible diagnoses to better support clients. The chat also delves into the complexities of trauma, emotional safety in therapy, and the interconnectivity of one's internal selves, making for a compelling and informative conversation.

Season 1, Episode 37, Release Date: 7-8-2024 EMDR and IFS Integration with Melissa and Jennifer for the Popular Notice That podcast Check out Notice That at www.emdr-podcast.com Find out more about Beyond Healing (Melissa and Jen's group practice in Missouri at: www.connectbeyondhealing.com   Melissa is thew Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing, as wel as Supervisor, Trainer, Consultant and Psychotherapist. She is an approved EMDRIA Consultant. She has a special focus in dissociative disorders and holistic healinng. She is also a Reiki teacher and university professor.   Jennifer Savage is the Directorof Program Development at Beyond Healing. She is also a Supervisor, Trainer, Consultant, and Bilingual Psychotherapist-- American Sign Language. She is an EMDRIA approved Consultant. She also offers intensives, to work with clients seeking trauma healing in a more concentrated setting.   It was such an honor to speak with both of them for this episode!    

Season 1, Episode 36, Release Date: 6-30-2024 Robert Falconer and the Others Within Us   Robert Falconer is defintely a hero of mine. He has written many enlightening books that include "The Others Within Us" and his latest (hot off the presses) "When You're Going Through Hell... Keep Going." Find out more about Bob here: www.robertfalconer.us   Bob successfully combines trauma healing and spirituality in his work. Through grace, he has always been very motivated, to heal both his own trauma, as well as helping others on their journeys.  I admire how Bob looks toward other cultures (in addition to our own) to seek out wisdom and knowledge.    When I spoke about how much wisdom can be found from long ago, I questioned if society was moving backwards. Bob reflected on Owen Barfield's work, and shared that long ago there was a strong connection with nature that was lost. However, Own believed that this was something that was going to be rediscovered, albeit in a different way.   Bob shared that Western psychology is seen by some as colonization of the mind.  Is there a way to bring back spirituality to this? We spoke about how IFS does this, "to some degree." However, the 8 C's seem to stop short of some important Self qualities, such as: Luminosity, Transcendence, Radiance We spoke about how graduate schools seem content with the 8 C's-- particularly "calm"... however, to other cultures, spirituality is anything but calm. Bob shared how to the Sans people, Bushmen of the Kalahari, spirituality is moving, it is ecstatic dancing and high energy. Bob shared how so much of the time we banish esctatic spirituality in this society.    Perhaps one way to bring this back is through a psychedelic renaissance. We spoke about how IFS could help prepare someone for a psychodelic healing experience. Bob stressed the need for permission from the entire system. Bob shared how there has been some evidence which suggests psychedelics address rumination of a system.   Bob shared that he doesn't believe people can heal from trauma without some form of spirituality, or meaning, in their world. To him, each moment can be a doorway into eternity, if we can appreciate the present moment. We can do this by pausing when we find ourselves experiencing awe, wonder, joy. This is a way to respect our own existence.   We spoke about the definition of "mental health" and how our society puts these people in boxes that become extremely limiting. Instead, these people just might be the visionaries in the society, who are in need of more compassionate. We spoke about how other societies have been able to successfully construct a compassionate container for these people. Perhap, by learning from these societies, we can have kinder and more effective ways to address mental health in our society.    

Leslie Petruk, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Director at the Stone Center for Counseling & Leadership, shares her insights on parenting through a therapeutic lens. She discusses the healing power of sand tray therapy, illustrating how it helps children express emotions non-verbally. Leslie highlights the importance of poetry in therapy, connecting emotional depth to healing. She also delves into the complexities of parenting, emphasizing self-awareness and the joys of nurturing children's curiosity while navigating personal challenges.