Healing the Mind: Experiential Therapy Insights with Tori Olds
Episode Overview
Tori Olds shares her unique blend of experiential modalities, including coherence therapy, internal family systems, and AEDP, shedding light on emotional learnings and schemas The discussion unravels the complexities of the unconscious mind, emphasizing the significance of safety and respect in approaching deeper parts of the brain Tori and the host explore the challenges and rewards of deep experiential work, emphasizing the importance of disconfirming old learnings through memory reconsolidation The conversation delves into the intricacies of attachment adaptations and the unconscious repetition of familiar patterns in relationships Tori highlights the value of reverse engineering in therapy, tracing back symptoms to their roots and exploring different therapeutic models for deeper understanding
It's like, well, I learned I'm bad or I'm not, I'm not worthy or I'm basically alone
Ever wondered how deep-rooted emotional patterns can be untangled? In this episode, therapist Tori Olds shares her innovative approach to therapy, blending experiential modalities like coherence therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Tori and host Kina Penelope dive into the fascinating world of emotional learnings and memory reconsolidation, offering a fresh perspective on how our unconscious mind shapes our behaviors and feelings.
Tori's passion for experiential therapy shines through as she emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and respectful space for the mind to express itself, especially those subcortical parts often ignored in traditional therapy. The conversation reveals how the brain's associative learning deeply influences our emotions and actions, and why self-awareness and mindfulness are crucial in navigating these automatic reactions. They discuss the significance of embracing felt senses and exploring underlying emotional schemas.
Tori also opens up about her journey into experiential work, detailing the various therapeutic modalities she found transformative, including SCT, mindfulness practices, IFS training, and coherence therapy. One key highlight is the concept of disconfirming old learnings through memory reconsolidation, which Tori explains as both challenging and rewarding. The episode touches on attachment adaptations and how familiar patterns in relationships often repeat unconsciously.
Tori's insights into reverse engineering symptoms to trace back to their roots provide a deeper understanding of emotional healing. Wrapping up, Tori previews her upcoming series on coherence therapy, promising an in-depth exploration of schemas and emotional learnings. This enlightening conversation offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of experiential therapy and the profound impact of memory reconsolidation.