Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Welcome to Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch
Braving the Way with Dr. Fletch is a retired mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Adrian Fletcher-human first, psychologist second. A trafficking survivor living with dissociative identity disorder (DID), Dr. Fletcher has spent nearly two decades in the mental health field as a clinician, consultant, speaker, educator, and writer.
This podcast was created to have honest, authentic, and brave conversations about trauma, healing, and mental health while also elevating the voices of others sharing their journeys. While no longer in active production, these episodes remain as a meaningful archive of hope, insight, and connection. Select episodes have been archived to prioritize safety and to uphold the integrity of this work.
Today, Dr. Fletcher consults with therapists and professionals worldwide on complex trauma and dissociation. She serves as a clinical educator with Leading Edge Seminars, The Zur Institute, The Arizona Trauma Institute and is completing postgraduate executive education in the Women’s Leadership Program with Yale School of Management. Her work has expanded beyond frontline advocacy into speaking, teaching, and consulting across diverse communities and professional spaces.
To inquire about consultation services, visit:
http://www.drfletch.com
For those seeking a deeper, lived-experience perspective, One Soul, Multiple Expressions: Poems by the Parts offers a powerful poetic journey through trauma, identity, and healing.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Soul-Multiple-Expressions-POEMS/dp/B0BLG6SWS6
Through her writing with Psychology Today, Dr. Fletcher continues to shape conversations on trauma and dissociation. You can read her work and subscribe for updates via her contributor page. Read and subscribe here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/adrian-fletcher-psyd-ma
If you or someone you love is in need of mental health support, you can reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 1-800-950-NAMI.
If you are living with complex trauma, dissociation, or a dissociative condition, you can explore An Infinite Mind for resources on dissociation, DID, and OSDD, including their annual Healing Together Conference.
https://www.aninfinitemind.org/
If you are in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.
The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic or doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Adrian Fletcher.
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Creative Healing & Expressive Arts with Alix Amar, LCSW
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It's all about the art today, and I could not be more excited! Today's guest on the podcast is Alix Amar, an experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of private practice. Her expertise lies in working with individuals who have a background of early childhood trauma and Dissociative Disorders. Alongside traditional talk therapy, Alix incorporates a range of creative modalities into her practice, such as expressive arts, Gestalt, Relaxation training, Sand Play, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy. Notably, she is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator, adding a unique dimension to her therapeutic approach.
Today, we dive into the use of art in healing, and for healing. As a massive proponent of the expressive arts, this episode is very special for me. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the process of doing art, using art to help access other PARTs, grounding tools, and the different types of art out there. And yes, recognizing that the artistic pathway will be unique for each individual.
Additionally, if you've ever had questions about the various types of expressive arts such as Somatic therapy, Gestalt, Sand Play, and more, Alix walks us through the different modalities! Most importantly, it's about finding the modality that works best for you and your PARTs, and having awareness of what you might be carrying in your body, and ways to release!
Join us for an insightful and informative episode, and perhaps grab the glitter and markers while you are at it!
In addition to her individual work, Alix co-leads weekly Creative Art Journaling classes on Zoom specifically designed for individuals with dissociative disorders. These classes provide a safe and supportive environment for participants to explore their creativity and express themselves through various artistic mediums.
Alix is also the visionary behind the innovative Creative Exploration Series in Community (CESC), catering specifically to individuals who identify as plural. The Creative Exploration Series offers a diverse range of workshops, covering expressive art media such as SoulCollage®, collage, poetry, writing, painting and printing techniques, making altered books, and much more. This series aims to foster a sense of community and provide a platform for individuals to explore their creativity in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Alix has served on the Board of An Infinite Mind, a non-profit organization committed to educating individuals with dissociative disorders, their supporters, and clinicians specializing in these disorders, for over 5 years. She has presented numerous times on topics related to creativity at the annual conference and has also presented at the Expressive Arts Summit in New York City.
Connect with Alix & Learn about her workshops: Alix.CreativeExplorations@gmail.com
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any other form of professional mental health/medical care. Listening does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Fletcher. The information provided is for inspirational and educational purposes only. If you are looking to obtain mental health resources in your area, please call 1-800-950-NAMI. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help, please contact
