Depersonalization is a form of dissociation. The experience has been described as being detached from one's body or as if the person is in a dream or as if they are not real. However, there is not an actual loss of touch with reality as the person recognizes that this experience is not 'normal.' It … [Read more...]
Term: Dissociation
Dissociation can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people. But this is the most straight forward way of describing it. Dissociation can be a coping strategy that the mind uses when whatever is happening to a person is too much and there is no way to escape. When survivors don't remember … [Read more...]
Self-Care 101: eating
This might seem rather elemental, but making sure that you eat on a regular basis is fundamental to good self-care. When you are hungry you more vulnerable to emotional overwhelm as you don’t have the mental energy to cope. So be good to your body, give it healthy foods in a regular and timely … [Read more...]
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice of training ourselves to be in this moment, not going over our past failings, not worrying about what might happen in the future. And it is most definitely mindset that requires practice. In my experience working with people from abusive, neglectful or chaotic upbringings, … [Read more...]
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