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THANK YOU for a Wonderful 2020! WE had a GREAT YEAR!

By Kathy Broady MSW 3 Comments

puzzle pieces at Discussing Dissociation

    Yes, it's true.  While the world was struggling and groaning and moaning under the pressures of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, those of us here at Discussing Dissociation have had a fabulous year.  At least I have, and I most definitely want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU for your part in that.  You -- those of you who faithfully read and participate at DD -- you have contributed to the … [Read more...]

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The P4 DID Conference — HOW WAS IT ?

By Kathy Broady MSW 3 Comments

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  The P4 DID Conference — HOW WAS IT ?   My words for it?   The P4 DID Conference was FANTASTIC.    I met oodles of new people.  We had excellent conversations.  The ART was totally incredible.  The energy was amazing.  The connections made were fun and fulfilling.  We had a good time talking together -- a really really good time. From what I've heard, the P4 participants were energized, … [Read more...]

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TODAY is the P4 DID Art & Talent MEET ‘n GREET!

By Kathy Broady MSW 9 Comments

  YES, it is finally here!  TODAY!  28 August 2020.  We have the P4 DID Conference Art & TALENT Meet n' Greet!  TODAY!  6 - 9 pm, PHOENIX TIME (MST) Are you as excited as me?   The amount of talent that we have received from both dissociative trauma survivors and trauma therapists is truly awe-inspiring.  We will be showing various formats of the art pieces throughout the P4 DID Conference … [Read more...]

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Why are Puzzle Pieces so Important at the P4 DID Conferences?

By Kathy Broady MSW 9 Comments

P4 Puzzle Pieces

    Do you like those beautiful puzzle pieces?   And WOW -- did you notice the date?  How is it already only a few days before the P4² DID Conference?    Oh hey, have YOU registered yet?  HURRY!  There is still time.  ( Click HERE to register NOW.) When the idea of creating a brand new DID Conference -- educational explanations about dissociation and DID based on genuine and extensive clinical, … [Read more...]

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Official Registration for the P4 DID Conference Begins this Week!

By Kathy Broady MSW 18 Comments

  Yes!  We are opening the doors for P4 DID Conference registration.   THIS WEEK.  Registration begins THIS WEEK.   UPDATE! Registration is open NOW! Click HERE to get started!     Are you coming to Phoenix? Are you joining us on Zoom? Early Bird pricing will be available briefly.     Seating in PHOENIX ARIZONA is currently limited to 50 people. (due to the current … [Read more...]

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