What is a personality disorder? According to the American Psychiatric Association, 10 personality disorders are defined as one's thinking, feeling, and behaving deviating from the culture's expectations, causing distress or problems functioning, and lasting over time. The pattern of experience and behavior usually begins by late adolescence or early adulthoo ... Show More
Sep 2025
Healing the Fragmented Self: EMDR & Sand Tray Therapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociationled Episode
In this episode, we explore the powerful integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and sand tray-based therapy as transformative approaches for individuals healing from complex trauma and dissociation. Join us, and our guest, EMDRIA Certified The ... Show More
54m 30s
Aug 2025
Healing Young Hearts: Treating Attachment Trauma in Children with EMDR Therapy
We dive into the transformative potential of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy for children struggling with attachment trauma. Joined by EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Trainer and Consultant, Debra B. Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, we explore how early disruptions ... Show More
35m 34s
Sep 2018
Episode 35- Intro to Personality Disorders
What is the difference between a personality and a personality disorder? When do personality disorders arise, and what do they look like? In our new series on personality disorders, we’ll discuss all of this and more. We’ll review the 3 personality clusters (cluster A, cluster B ... Show More
32 m
Jun 2023
9 signs that you may have Borderline Personality Disorder
There’s a lot of stigma around borderline personality disorder, or BPD, which may discourage those suffering from seeking treatment. In this episode, learn the criteria for BPD and effective treatments for it.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is ava ... Show More
11m 28s
Apr 2023
804 - Dissociative Identity Disorder in the DSM 5 TR
• "Dissociative disorders are characterized by a disruption of
and/or discontinuity in the normal integration of
consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body
representation, motor control, and behavior."-DSM 5 TR
• "Dissociative disorders are frequently found in the ... Show More
58m 45s
Nov 2022
From Borderline to Beautiful: Dissociation Demystified.
Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. Check out this art ... Show More
26m 35s