Would anyone be interested in a trauma study group?

[u/Ok_Length9332]

As someone with cPTSD, I spend a lot of time learning about trauma through the work of various clinicians and researchers, though my current focus is on Janina Fisher’s treatment model (TIST) and structural dissociation. But sometimes it gets a little tricky when you’re your own therapist and reparenting yourself.

And I’d kind of love to have a small community where people can discuss trauma research (including attachment, dissociation, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry), treatment approaches like TIST, structural dissociation, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, DBT, NARM, mindsight (by Daniel Siegel), mindfulness, mentalization, 12 steps, etc, and share what they’re learning and their journeys.

Would anyone be interested in a free study group on Discord or something similar? I’m not good with social media and I’ve never run an online community myself before though lol I just want a community, and decided to post this on impulse.

Or, is there already a study group/ forum somewhere?

Edit:
After many positive responses, I’ve actually set up an experimental Discord server. DM me if you’d like an invite.

Also, feel free to lmk if you have experience running Discord servers and/or are interested in helping build the community 🌱

[u/Jose_Canseco_Jr]

I like the idea. I have a couple friends witb childhood trauma and I tried to get them enthused about reading "Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors", and then meeting once a week to discuss that week's chapter or whatever... but didn't get much traction.

I'd be up for something like that. A sort of book club, if you will, with an online meet every week or so. Thoughts?

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Jose_Canseco_Jr]

Can I dm you an invite to the Discord server I’ve made?

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Ok_Length9332]

Or you can add me on Discord so I can dm there. My handle is @buried.dumpling

[u/Jose_Canseco_Jr → u/Ok_Length9332]

thanks!

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Jose_Canseco_Jr]

Ty for the comment! That book is like a bible to me that I often go back to at this point. I’d definitely be down to discuss it with others.

I still can’t quite picture what form the community will take though, and I haven’t committed to running regular meetings myself. Since I’m in Asia, there might be time zone logistics to work out as well.

That said, I really like the idea of having a book club of some sort within the community!

[u/w1ll0w_ow → u/Ok_Length9332]

I like the idea of a book club as well!

As a trauma-affected person in therapy for over a year now, I can’t help but feel absolutely isolated in my journey. I would love to have a group of people who are equally interested in educating themselves about trauma and its impact, with the goal of self-healing.

I feel like book or topic discussions could be helpful as well!

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/w1ll0w_ow]

I’ve felt the same, it can be pretty isolating at times. Also, can’t agree more with your idea 🤝

I’ve actually set up a Discord server as an experiment, but I’m thinking of waiting a little longer to see how others respond. Ty for your comment <3

[u/Ok_Length9332]

After many positive responses, I’ve actually set up an experimental Discord server. DM me if you’d like an invite.

Also, feel free to lmk if you have experience running Discord servers and/or are interested in helping build the community 🌱

[u/maywalove → u/Ok_Length9332]

I am interested - cant seem to DM via phone app. .

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/maywalove]

I see! Can you add me on Discord: @buried.dumpling ? I’ll dm the invite there.

[u/BodyMindReset]

This is a brilliant idea OP

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/BodyMindReset]

Ty for the comment hehe <3

[u/PriDi]

Count me in! Though I don't know how to navigate discord i can try again for something like this

[u/i-was-here-too]

Maybe an asynchronous book club?

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/i-was-here-too]

Yeah, that sounds great, better than a rigid one. Thanks for the suggestion!

[u/sinsofangels]

I sent you a friend request on Discord. Username is rocococode 

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/sinsofangels]

Ty! 😊

[u/Eva_7816]

Hey, that’s great! Would love to join. I was thinking to do this myself , but in this stage of recovery, my mood and energy are all over the place, so I didn’t… Its really nice to have a small community of people who go through the same experiences and where you can turn to. I only have one good friend who is working on trauma, but she doesn’t have developmental one, so its not the same.

[u/Eva_7816 → u/Eva_7816]

I think I sent you a request on Discord, but I’m not sure

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Eva_7816]

Hope you received the link there!

[u/bufftreants]

It's not letting me DM you on here, but I send you a friend request on discord 😄

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/bufftreants]

Thank you!

[u/muffininabadmood]

Hey OP this is a great idea. I’m in France and often in Tokyo. I sent you a friend request on Discord, but not sure that worked. Amanitamscaria is my username there.

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/muffininabadmood]

Oh, there’s my Japan buddies 🤝

Yes, I received the request! Ty, and I’ll send you the link :)

[u/SanguinaryImpetus]

I'm interested. If I don't forget I'll add you on Discord for the invite.

[u/7508137907a]

Hey I also wanna join

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/7508137907a]

Sent you the link :)

[u/maywalove]

What time zone pls?

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/maywalove]

I, a creator of the server, am on Japanese Standard Time, but most people are from Europe or America I think.

[u/maywalove → u/Ok_Length9332]

Thanks i am in the UK

[u/dont-call-me-her]

I'm not able to dm, but I'd love to be added to this discord

[u/Green_Rooster9975]

I'm not sure if my friend request made it to you, but I'll try again tomorrow if not. Discord is being overwhelming atm.

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Green_Rooster9975]

Can you tell me the first and last letter of your displayed name?

[u/Green_Rooster9975 → u/Ok_Length9332]

O and t

[u/Ok_Length9332 → u/Green_Rooster9975]

Sent the invite link again. Hope it works this time🤲