Stuck Not Broken

The most requested DSM diagnosis!  Please, when you listen, come from curiosity and learning, not from attempting to diagnose yourself or another. Polyvagal Patron access for $5/mo - www.patreon.com/justinlmft Detailed show notes - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode51 Polyvagal101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagal101 Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Mayo Clinic article - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463 Personality Functioning Criteria - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pmh.1434 Definition of “pathology” from APA - https://dictionary.apa.org/pathology Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

3 examples of Bad Therapy from listeners/followers.   If you're in California and interested in working with me as your therapist, you can find out more here - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy There's more audio content for members - https://www.justinlmft.com/members  Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

Is the mixed Freeze state underlying the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder?  There are polyvagal implications aplenty in this one! Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3494330/ https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.160.11.2018 More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

I think that OCD has an underlying high flight energy or freeze energy to it.  I go in depth into how the polyvagal theory might apply to the diagnosis of OCD from the DSM-5. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members OCD - https://beyondocd.org/information-for-individuals/clinical-definition-of-ocd Depression co-morbidity with OCD - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3243905/ OCD examples - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over/index.shtml Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

Some polyvagal thoughts about the coronavirus panic that we've all seen probably.  I'm hoping this helps you to ground yourself.  I highly recommend taking a conscious break from the updates and set aside a moment to do something that brings you a sense of safety. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5 Members - www.justinlmft.com/members Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

Join Mercedes and I in our final episode together.  Her path of self growth is simply taking her in a different direction. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

I chat with a psychology undergrad from Dixie State University about what got me into being a therapist, the polyvagal theory paradigm shift and more.   More Polyvagal Podcast content for Members - www.justinlmft.com/members  Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

Looking at AD/HD in comparison to the Polyvagal Theory. Resources:🔸 Wondering what to do next? https://bit.ly/4ozbppZ🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0Crisis resources:National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741Call 911 for emergencyConnect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinlmftFidgets Blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/fidgetsRecommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksAD/HD Criteria from the CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.htmlIntro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsThis and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

A solo episode from Justin.  He examines the DSM5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD in comparison to the polyvagal theory.   More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Individual Therapy with Justin (CA only) - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy Therapeer Content Event - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapeercontentevent File Share - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare DSM Criteria - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/box/part1_ch3.box16/ Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me

No definitive statements being made here.  These are things that Justin is wondering about, putting some potential puzzle pieces together.  And some insight into the way he works with clients around dreams. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeatsMentioned in this episode:Learn more about working with me 1:1I am currently accepting new clients for therapy or coaching. 👉 Learn more about my services - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/services 👉 Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - https://justinlmft.clientsecure.me