To My Fellow Plural Therapists—We See You and Honor You
“In her interview for this project [Dissociation Made Simple], I asked her [my therapist Elizabeth Davis] if she had any concerns about me coming out
February 6, 2023
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Tag: dissociation
The Dissociation Made Simple Playlist
The process of making playlists is a great joy for me and an important aspect of living life in expressive arts process. These songs emerged,
January 12, 2023
Understanding Dissociation: A Journey of Discovering Us
What is dissociation? Apparently, it’s when you have the urge to say something, have a thought, or experience a feeling followed by the overwhelming sense
January 4, 2023
Maybe You Don’t Need One More Certification
One of my favorite films is the 1996 sporting classic Jerry Maguire. The movie left us with many memorable lines including “Show me the money!,”
July 14, 2022
God is in the Music
This summer, I sat in a chapel run by a major religious order before the Holy Mass where my brother Paul would make his vows
December 10, 2021
Being “Out,” Naked, and Vulnerable
Since coming out unapologetically as a woman in recovery from a dissociative disorder in 2018, I’ve received so many messages and social media replies that
July 8, 2020
Defects of Character or Emotional Parts: Using Structural Dissociation to Reframe Step Six
Treatment centers and 12-step communities need to begin normalizing dissociation within the addicted person’s experience. Trauma and dissociation are often left out of the discussion
May 20, 2020
Addiction as Dissociation Model
Addiction is a dissociative response. Sounds like common sense, right? For many years we’ve operated in our practices fueled by this assumption. As individuals in
October 15, 2019
Too Cautious or Not Cautious Enough: Thoughts on the Need for Dissociation Training for EMDR Therapists
Since dissociation is the essence of trauma, it’s not possible to treat trauma without understanding dissociation. As EMDR therapists, we need to understand it. In
October 8, 2019