This is one of my favorite interviews I have gotten to do! We talked about structural dissociation, CPTSD, polyvagal theory, attachment, and how all those pieces come together in EMDR. Here is Melissa's bio and where to find more of her work!    Melissa is a licensed therapist in private practice in the state of South Carolina.  She has been practicing for 17 years this year and she specializes in working with adults with complex trauma and couples.  She is certified in EMDR and can provide consultation for therapists pursuing EMDR certification.  She has had several advanced trainings that inform her work and some of her favorites include Attachment Focused EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, to name a few.  She can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @melissaparkssays   https://linktr.ee/complexptsd  Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos   https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

In this episode I talk about the topic of self healing, the barriers people face accessing mental health care, and the risks and resources to be aware of when working on healing without therapy

In this episode I talk about some of the ways learning about polyvagal theory changed my perspective on mental health, and share some of the most useful tools and practices I’ve gathered from somatic trauma informed theories.

On this episode I talk with my guest Justin Sunseri about polyvagal theory and how it applies to healing in and out of therapy. You can find more of Justin's work on his website https://www.justinlmft.com/

In this episode I talk with Dr Han Ren about the complex trauma that stems from social systems of oppression, and what justice-oriented and anti-oppression work looks like in the context of mental health and therapy.    You can find more of Dr Hans work at @DrHanRen on TikTok or check out her other social media on http://linktr.ee/drhanren  These are the book recommendations that Dr. Han provided:   -The Body is Not an Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor    -Crazy Like Us, the Globalization of the American Psyche - Ethan Watters   -Me and White Supremacy - Layla Saad    -My Grandmothers Hands, racialized trauma and the pathway to mending our hearts and bodies  - Resmaa Menakem   How to be an anti racist - Ibram x Kendi   Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and episodes https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

In this episode I break down what re-parenting yourself means as well as explore the practical application and impact of inner child healing.

In this episode I talk about what learned helplessness is, how it shows up in adulthood, and the role that empowerment plays in CPTSD recovery.

This episode is about the multidimensional ways trauma impacts development, and my thoughts about integrative, effective and holistic approaches to recovery!

In this episode I talk about the concept of relational healing and what it means to heal your attachment patterns and create secure attachment in adulthood.   If you're interested in more of my content you can subscribe to my patreon linked here. https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

This is an episode talking about the concept of Emotional Flashbacks, and sharing my thoughts about how to use awareness of emotional flashbacks to foster self-compassion and interrupt shame cycles. I also talk about how triggers can be a helpful aid to recovery.    Here is the article by Pete Walker I reference in this episode!   http://pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm