The Healing Power of Expression: Dr. Jamie Marich on Disassociation, Religious Trauma, and Art
Channel: Brian Nuckols
Date: 22/12/2023

Welcome to another enriching episode of "Studies in Counseling," where we connect you with the leading minds in counseling and psychotherapy. Today, we're excited to host Dr. Jamie Marich, an acclaimed expert in trauma, dissociation, and expressive arts therapy.

To delve deeper into Dr. Marich's pioneering work, visit her website at: https://www.drjamiemarich.com/books--media.html  Also, don't miss the opportunity to check out her innovative "Dissociation Made Simple" flip chart  a practical tool for understanding and managing dissociative experiences. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH82Z62C?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_PQ7YH39PG0M5Z8BQ7S4V&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1

In this episode, Dr. Marich unravels the complex ties between art, trauma, and spirituality, offering transformative insights. We explore the nuances of dissociation, a natural yet often misinterpreted trauma response, through the lens of her book, "Dissociation Made Simple." Dr. Marich also shares her personal journey confronting spiritual abuse and trauma, as recounted in her memoir, "You Lied to Me About God."

A major focus of our discussion is the transformative role of expressive arts in counseling. Dr. Marich illustrates how this approach, detailed in her book "Process Not Perfection," can articulate the inexpressible in trauma therapy. We also examine spiritual abuse, its impact, and the concept of a nourishing, healthy spirituality.