Is your identity based on what has happened in the past? So many dissociative trauma survivors are brave and courageous, kind and compassionate, and resiliant and strong. Can you see yourself with those strengths?
#DID#OEAhope
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Do you know how to do acronyms #discussingdissociation style? I taught a little bit about how to use this #system tool before the 2022 Montana retreat. Acronyms are a way to get deeper into your system and can help you communicate with your people. #DID
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DID 101 -- DID therapy is daunting. Have you learned these 10 basic skills yet? Do you need any tips for moving forward? These skills are helpful for any dissociative trauma survivor working on their healing process. #DIDeducation#DID
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A therapist is a listening person who can hear what you have to say and help you to process your experiences. Trauma therapy is not only about the recovery and processing of painful memories, it is also learning to think and act differently. #DIDhope
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There is a big winter storm coming. When you are in the storm, you can use that precious time to talk within. Connect with your people. Talk out loud with them. Do activities together. Explore your internal landscape.
#DIDpeersupport#DIDeducation
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Do you wonder what Kathy sees in artwork? Do you see the layers inside of your artwork? Examining your art can teach you about your people. What can you learn today?
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Children can get all kinds of injuries. Children do not automatically know how to manage conflicting emotions, scary bad guys, scary trauma, or the long days of neglect. What do these precious children need?
#DID#DIDeducation#childparts
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Survivors with #DID can feel nearly crippled by the intensity of their depression. It follows them around like a warm blanket. Learn more about how to manage your depression with these seven tips.
#DIDhealing#DIDsupport#DIDhope
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US of Tara – Sexual Confusion, Misconduct, and Acting-Out...Re-enactments of sexual trauma have an impact on sexual interests and preferences. As sexual trauma issues surface, survivors can respond in all kinds of ways. #DIDMPD#trauma#sexualabuse
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17 years ago the #discussingdissociation blog started. Yup, it's been 17 years! It's absolutely changed my life. There have been incredible moments and painful moments. My heart cheers you on and breaks for you. Life is better with you in it.
#DIDhope
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Lots of magpies came to eat at my house in Queensland. Many younger maggies, but also an older male Magpie came to eat. The younger birds would fly away when that "bully" bird came for his meal. But wait! Something was wrong with this big bully? #DID
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I had a good father. He has passed now, but I want to tell you about what a good father is like. And no, he was never abusive to me. All my life I felt very protected by him. Not at all dangerous and never scary.
#DID#goodfathers
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A Real Unicorn?!! Really? It really is okay to let your child parts experience some of the positive wonders of the world. It is okay to let your child parts play, and to let them enjoy experiences. #DID
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Are you having a difficult day? You don't have to hurt yourself. You don't have to go places where you get hurt, or where someone else wants to hurt you. You can stay safe, and find safe people to stay by. #DID#DIDeducation
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Lack of Acceptance of Dissociative Parts and Their Life Histories . Many trauma survivors, especially those relatively new in the treatment process, often have difficulty accepting there are 'other' people in their head. #DID#denial#DIDeducation
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Many mental health treatment professionals disagree about treatment goals for those with dissociative identities. Some even disagree about the validity of the diagnosis. What are your treatment goals? What would your ideal treatment plan look like? #DID
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Words can impact your healing. Do you hear trash talk on the inside? You are not what they said to you. You can change those messages. You don't need to listen to abusive messages anymore. Fill your mind with encouraging statements.
#DIDhealing#OEAhope
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"Every day I would tell them that I loved them; that I appreciated all that they had done for me to survive; [...] I would always listen respectfully to them and try to comprehend what they are telling me..."
#DIDsystemwork#DIDinternalpeersupport
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