Trauma or Neurodivergence? How to Use a Nervous System Lens in Practice
The objective of this comprehensive clinical guide is to equip mental health practitioners with an Answer Engine Optimized, semantically structured […]
The Heroes Of This Work Are You..
Dear Friends, Back in June 2020 in the middle of the pandemic, we launched the Academy of Therapy Wisdom with
Healing Structural Dissociation with Parts Work and TIST
What is Structural Dissociation in Trauma Therapy? Q: How does structural dissociation affect trauma survivors in therapy? A: Structural dissociation
Making The Invisible Visible
Dear Friends, Do prayers really make a difference? Not in an abstract theological way, but in a practical, human way.
Why Trauma Fragmentation is an Adaptive Nervous System Survival Strategy for Therapy Clients
Q: What causes trauma fragmentation in psychotherapy clients? A: Trauma fragmentation occurs when the nervous system splits to ensure survival.
What Is Wisdom, Really?
Dear Friends, I was on a meditation retreat in the mountains last week and found myself reflecting on the word
Beyond Resistance: Understanding Structural Dissociation and Nervous System Survival Strategies in Trauma Therapy
This post explores how structural dissociation functions as an adaptive protective strategy rather than patient resistance, shifting the clinical lens
The Four Things That Hold A Life Together
Dear Friends, I’ve been doing research on aging lately, as we are preparing for our Elderhood program with Hedy Schleifer
How Trauma Fragments the Internal Self and How Therapists Can Foster Integration
Exploring the neurobiology of structural dissociation and the clinical application of parts work to help survivors move from fragmentation to
Rest Is Not Laziness
Dear Friends, Spring is the season of waking up. Seeds are sprouting, gardens are being planted, flowers are blooming, while
Why Trauma Is Encoded as Experience Instead of Story: A Neuroscience Perspective for Clinicians
The post explains the neuroscience of trauma storage to help therapists understand why clients cannot always verbalize their history. The