Healing from trauma can feel like a big, overwhelming journey. Many people worry that therapy will mean diving straight into painful memories before they’re ready. That fear makes sense — and it’s exactly why Dr. Janina Fisher developed “Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)”.
What is TIST?
TIST is a gentle, supportive approach to trauma therapy. Instead of starting with the hardest memories, it begins with something much more important: helping you feel safe, steady, and in control. It’s designed especially for people who have lived through long-term or repeated trauma and may sometimes feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed.
Building Stability First
Trauma often shows up in daily life through flashbacks, strong emotions, shutting down, or feeling like you’re “not yourself.” TIST teaches simple tools to calm your body, ground your mind, and handle those tough moments when they come up. By focusing on stability first, life can start to feel a little easier before you even touch the deeper wounds.
Understanding Your “Parts”
One of the most helpful ideas in TIST is that we all have different “parts” of ourselves — and after trauma, some of those parts can feel scared, angry, or protective. Instead of fighting against these parts, TIST helps you understand them with kindness. For example, the part of you that gets anxious might actually be trying to keep you safe. Over time, these parts can start to work together instead of pulling you in different directions.
The Goal of TIST
The goal isn’t to erase your past — it’s to help you feel more whole, more balanced, and more at peace with yourself. With stability as the foundation, you can move forward at your own pace, without rushing or re-living experiences before you feel ready.
Why It Matters
If you’ve ever felt like therapy was “too much” or “too fast,” TIST may be a good fit. It offers a reminder that healing doesn’t have to hurt. You deserve to feel safe, supported, and strong as you move toward recovery — one gentle step at a time.
✨ You deserve a safe space to heal. If you’d like to explore TIST together, I’d love to hear from you.