Dissociation

“Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.”  Haruki Murakami We all know from popular drama (TV shows, movies, etc.) that traumatic events are often forgotten ... Read More

Attachment may be understood as the relationship between child and caregiver (often a parent). This relationship is the most important in the child’s life, as the caregiver is the provider ... Read More

Dissociation can be described as feeling disconnected from the self, the world, or reality. Someone experiencing dissociation may not remember what happens during the episode. They might ... Read More

“What we are about to undertake is an expedition together, a journey of discovery into the most secret recesses of our consciousness. And for such an adventure, we must travel light. ... Read More

Saint Patrick’s Day brings a barrage of green, four-leaf clovers, good-luck charms and wishes of good fortune. But many people, especially those who have a trauma background, feel like ... Read More

Dissociation describes a detachment from reality during which a person might hallucinate, daydream, or experience changes in their behavior or identity for a period of time. Individuals ... Read More

For as long as I could remember, public speaking was a part of my life. Since my start as a precocious seven-year-old entering public speaking competitions in 4H, I have cherished the spoken ... Read More

The condition that used to be known as “multiple personality disorder” is perhaps one of the most complex types of mental health condition. Though frequently depicted in movies ... Read More

Dissociation was first described more than a century ago. It was not until more recently, though, that the concept became a standard part of the psychological lexicon. For many people, ... Read More

Hollywood often does a disservice to people with mental health conditions. Consider the number of feature films and television shows depicting people experiencing mental health issues as ... Read More

Many parents often allow preschoolers to win games in an attempt to boost their confidence and avoid temper tantrums. However, this strategy may undermine their children’s judgment, according ... Read More

Dissociation is a way people, to varying degrees, disconnect from their thoughts and feelings in order to avoid pain or traumatic memories. It is a refuge of sorts into an altered state ... Read More