Navigating Dissociation: Tools for Safe Trauma Healing with Joanne H. Twombly

Описание: In this deeply grounding episode, Vlada de Sousa speaks with Joanne H. Twombly, MSW — pioneering trauma therapist, teacher, and author of Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems.

With decades of experience working with complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and trauma-informed therapy, Joanne brings clarity and compassion to one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health: dissociation.

Together, we explore how to navigate dissociation safely, seeing it not as pathology but as the psyche’s intelligent survival strategy. Joanne shares practical, trauma-informed tools and techniques that help both clients and therapists build safety, regulate the nervous system, and support healing without overwhelm.

You’ll learn:

What dissociation truly is (and what it’s not)

Why “dissociating well” can actually support healing

How to recognize subtle signs of dissociation in yourself or clients

The importance of stabilization, safety, and coping tools before trauma processing

How to integrate IFS therapy and trauma treatment safely

The neurological and emotional roots of trauma responses

This episode is for therapists, healers, and trauma survivors who want to understand dissociation through a compassionate, embodied, and clinically informed lens. It offers both insight and practical guidance to help you create safety, stability, and space for deep healing to unfold.


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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Dissociation and Its Importance
10:00 The Role of Dissociation in Healing
16:47 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Dissociation
23:52 Navigating the Spectrum of Dissociation
33:15 ADHD and Trauma: Unpacking the Connection
39:20 Practical Skills for Managing Dissociation
44:33 Integrating Hypnosis and Safe Spaces in Therapy
47:35 The Importance of Safe Space Imagery
50:27 Addressing Intrusive Thoughts in Trauma Therapy
53:13 Understanding Traumatic Material and Its Impact
56:28 Working with Dissociative Parts and Their Needs
01:00:47 The Role of Trust and Coping Skills in Therapy
01:05:07 Negotiating with Parts for Better Functioning
01:08:49 Survival Tools for Living with Trauma
01:14:27 Empowering Clients in Their Healing Journey
01:15:56 Recognizing Progress in Therapy
01:20:21 Vlada DS Podcast 01 OUTRO.mp3
01:22:05 VDS Closing.mp4