Dissociation is real. And it can interfere with daily life and your experience of being in your life and being connected to yourself and your life. If you have these experiences regularly it would be worth discussing with someone who …
Category: Psychotherapy
Is Dissociation Protective?
New Insight: Dissociation can vary in intensity and duration, from brief episodes to chronic conditions. It’s not just a psychological response but can involve physical symptoms like numbness or altered sensory perceptions. Your mind has been working to shield you. …
Why Does Dissociation Happen?
Dissociation is our mind’s way of coping with overwhelming trauma. When too much happens too fast, our system can’t process it all at once. It’s like the trauma gets frozen in our minds and bodies. To protect us, a part …
Dissociation Through a ‘Parts’ Lens
There is hope. By gaining awareness and seeking support, you can embark on a journey towards healing and reclaiming your sense of self. You’re not alone on this path Love Jen
Amanda Ferguson
Another great conversation with Dr Amanda Ferguson, someone who has traveled a similar path of healing to me. Listen to this episode to learn: Here’s the link to the podcast: Love Jen X
Cory Allen Quote
“Reframing your perspective is a powerful move. When you feel stuck or resistant, pause and look for the upside. Shifting your thinking from ‘I have to do this’ to ‘I get to do this’ engages curiosity. This turns every experience …
PodCast With Cory Allen
Congratulations to Cory Allen on his new book: BRAVE NEW YOU: A road map to believing that more is possible!! Launching a book is such an achievement, a real manifestation of intention and wisdom. I had a wonderful conversation with …
Dissociation
As a trauma therapist, I have done extensive work with dissociative parts of the psyche. In my experience, dissociative parts are ALWAYS protective. They have developed under extreme circumstances to help keep the person safe. When you can’t run or …
Loneliness
I’m a natural introvert. For me, that means that I enjoy time to myself. When I feel tired, my natural inclination is to rest and spend time alone. This allows me to focus on and nurture myself. I don’t have …
Embrace Life
“What if you wake up someday, and you’re 65 or 75, and you never got your memoir or novel written, or you didn’t go swimming in those warm pools and oceans all those years because your thighs were jiggly and …