Trauma & Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems With Joanne Twombly LICSW

In this episode of the How We Can Heal podcast, psychotherapist and trauma specialist Lisa Danylchuk continues Season 4 with an insightful conversation featuring guest Joanne Twombly, a seasoned psychotherapist with expertise in complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. They discuss the nuances of trauma treatment and the implications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, touching upon groundbreaking aspects of dissociation, trauma recovery, and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment methods. 

00:00 Introduction to Season Four
00:52 Sponsor Acknowledgment and ISSTD Overview
02:11 Introducing Joanne Twombly
03:45 Joanne's Journey into Trauma Therapy
11:34 Understanding Dissociation
18:27 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Explained
37:20 Managing Overwhelming Emotions in Therapy
39:36 The Importance of Safe Space Imagery
40:59 Integrating IFS with Trauma and Dissociation
45:13 The Role of Training and Continuous Learning
49:07 The Path to Healing and Client Empowerment
56:21 The Importance of Awareness and Referral
01:00:49 Upcoming Workshops and Training Opportunities
01:07:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).

The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs.

To learn more and become a member, visit: https://www.isst-d.org/

Visit https://cfas.isst-d.org/ to access educational offerings for both professionals and non-professionals