Episode 57-Exploring the Depths of Dissociative Identity Disorder
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After some time focusing on my own mental health and recovery, I'm excited to be back and delve into meaningful conversations about sobriety and personal recovery. Join me as we explore various aspects of addiction recovery and the importance of living a sober life, sharing insights from my own sobriety journey.In this episode of the Sober Truth podcast, host George A. Wood engages in a profound conversation with therapist Jen Woodrome about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and its complexities. Jen shares her personal experiences with DID, the challenges of diagnosis, and the misconceptions surrounding the disorder. They discuss the impact of trauma on mental health, the differences between DID and schizophrenia, and the importance of creating safe therapeutic environments. Jen also highlights her work on developing a new therapy modality focused on predictive dissociation, aiming to help individuals understand their trauma responses and foster healing.Connect with me for Coaching, Consulting or to come and speak at George@tattooedpastor.com Buy my book The Uncovery https://www.briteaton.com/The-Uncovery-BookMy personal website https://www.georgeawood.com/Sober Truth Project https://sobertruthproject.org/https://www.facebook.com/tattooedpastorgw/https://linktr.ee/tattooedpastor00:00 Introduction and Focus Shift01:58 Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)09:46 Experiencing DID: Personal Insights15:41 DID vs. Schizophrenia: Key Differences22:25 The Role of Trauma in Mental Health28:55 Therapist's Perspective: Challenges and Insights36:48 Future Directions in Therapy and Healing
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