The Neurobiological Benefits of 12 Step Work with Dr. Janina Fisher

Janina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor at Harvard Medical School. She is an international expert on the treatment of trauma, a member of the Advisory Board of the Trauma Research Foundation, and the best selling author in the area of healing from trauma.
Dr. Fisher has become known for providing training in trauma-informed care to therapists, institutions and programs, and even states and governments. She is a consultant to the US states of Massachusetts and California, helped draft a policy statement on trauma treatment submitted to the government of Australia, has developed a model Trauma-informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) to address trauma-related self-destructive urges, suicidal ideation, and addictive behavior.
Here is a short introductory video:
• How Trauma Symptoms He...
Learn more about Janina here: janinafisher.c...
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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a health care provider for guidance specific to your case.

[@chrissiddall4227]

Just want to say thank you for this video. I'm a therapist at a treatment center and I teach trauma and addiction class. I've had a hard time finding videos that speak to the effects of trauma and their influence on addiction in a way that is thorough and understandable for a general population. I so appreciate this! We only got through the first 20 mins cause we had so much to dialogue about. Thank you

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

Alternative serenity prayer: May I have the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

[@user-qu1fm6cf6n]

This woman makes sense of the complex and helps me on a personal level. Great work!

[@tobsternater]

she's an incredible practitioner.

[@hmmcinerney]

She has a great workbook with self help exercises. You can also download some of it on her website

[@jamespitcher8163]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful information that I will pass onto my home group.

[@qaenglish]

Thank you, Dr Fisher! So helpful, indeed!

[@willmurphy6663]

Thanks for this
Jamie March s work is an interesting counter conversation to this, essentially arguing that 12 step work groups need to become 'trauma informed'....issues such as
Step 4....needs to be memoriy work....but slowly... because of flooding
The issue of groups, one size fits all...
All female groups....
Thanks again for all the information and education

[@MuhammadShahHakimiSarizat]

Love this❤

[@Skoopyghost]

I am sober thanks to the 12 steps, but notice how only alcoholics get the 12 steps so I don't know if I am brainwashed I am critical about that it works because it works. That, also includes psychiatry in a way.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I have said to my therapist several times that I was oddly/ironically jealous of my siblings who were addicts, as they had treatment centers, at least 30 local twelve step meetings, and a common 12-step language to share with each other. Their common "12 step" bond becomes my isolation.

[@kellyh5250]

Have you sought a Codependents Anonymous group? Or AlAnon?

[@helenmcinerney1058]

My sister is a really sick alcoholic and we've had years of hell, all our love and energies have gone to her, I've had major anxiety for 6 months and I joined Al anon and an online therapy support group as I can't afford therapy, worth a try maybe

[@gloriawachtler7429]

Look for Al-Anon meetings. 12 steps for those involved with addicts.