Have you heard that doing art reduces anxiety and depression, and increases feelings of wellbeing? Art is an important aspect of any survivors healing journey. I've been looking at artwork drawn by dissociative survivors this week, and it never ceases to amaze me how much I can see and understand about the person, or the dissociative system when I am trusted enough to see their artwork. Art is … [Read more...]
A Discussing Dissociation Workshop in Phoenix Arizona! Yes, You’re invited to come!
Yes, a live, in-person, weekend DID Conference in Phoenix Arizona with Kathy Broady from Discussing Dissociation August 28-30, 2020 Oh, there is so much to tell you about this upcoming event. I will just hit the highlights for now, so you can start thinking about this opportunity to learn more about DID. You can attend this conference for a single day, or for the whole weekend. August … [Read more...]
The Dissociative Brain – Quilted and Created by a Talented DID Survivor
How would you describe a dissociative trauma survivor's brain? What are some words or phrases that describe what happens in a DID trauma survivor's brain? These questions were asked to the DID survivors who participate in the Discussing Dissociation Community Forum (DDCF). The DDCF group came up with a long lists of words, more than could ever fit on this quilt. One of the goals and purposes of … [Read more...]
Sad to Say We’ve Lost Someone from our DID Community
Oh, it’s just never fun to write about losing someone, but I must tell you some very sad news. One of our long-term, dedicated-to-DID healing community members has recently passed away from terminal illness, via sudden heart attack. Here at Discussing Dissociation, we knew this beautiful soul as “All the Jill People” or “Participating Parts”. Honoring All the Jill People Today, I'm writing to honor … [Read more...]
Part 2: Podcast with Kathy from Discussing Dissociation with TAASTTA
Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this Podcast Interview with Kathy Broady, hosted by Hannah Kebbede of TAASTTA . The conclusion of that interview is now available as well. TAASTTA -- Trauma Awareness and Support Through the Arts. Are you ready to hear Part 2 of that interview? TAASTTA TALK RADIO Encouraging trauma survivors to find healing through the … [Read more...]
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