Dissociation

Often when clients come into therapy one of the first things we do is start working on language, although that is not what we call it. Sometimes it is not so much developing a new language as it is making sure that the words, we…

  Derealization is a form of dissociation. As noted above, it is when there is a sense of unreality or a disconnection from the world around you. It is an experience in which perceptions may seem to lack vividness, as seen through a fog, or…

Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness day is happening this year on March 4. The aim is to reduce stigma and increase awareness and compassion for individuals with this diagnosis. This year the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISST-D.org) will be holding a…

Dissociation is defined in a number of ways, but at its most basic and straight forward, dissociation is a disconnection. That disconnection can happen with any type of experience. When you dissociate from your body, you cannot feel it, most typically this shows up as…

It is generally agreed that autobiographical memory starts at about age 4. A common issue with childhood trauma is the lack of autobiographical memories for particular events or time periods, sometime years at a time are missing. So it is understandable that when in therapy…

    Term originally coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, to describe the optimal zone of arousal in which a person is able to function most effectively. When you are in this zone you are able to effectively able to take in and process information and…