Are you interested in clearing up misconceptions, stigmas, and myths about Dissociative Identity Disorder? Have you ever had negative experiences with mental health providers who did not understand DID? I have a new opportunity to share with you today. You can put a voice to those negative experiences you have had! One of our own DID survivor-readers here at Discussing Dissociation, "Healing," is … [Read more...]
Discussing Dissociation Community Forum Survey — Your Responses Wanted!
Here's what all the buzz has been about. It's the official beginning of the DISCUSSING DISSOCIATION COMMUNITY FORUM! There are many facets to building a solid, helpful forum. Laura and I have lots of ideas of our own, but we want to know what you think. To help with that, I have created a survey of 10 questions. Please sign up to share your opinion, and to get additional information … [Read more...]
Podcast: Understanding DID with Kathy of Discussing Dissociation and Becky from That B Word
Yes, a new podcast interview! This time, this podcast interview is hosted by Becky from "That B Word". Becky asks lots of questions about DID to Kathy from Discussing Dissociation. So yes, this podcast is very much about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Becky and I had a wonderful conversation in July 2018 while I was visiting in Texas. When you listen to this podcast, you'll hear that I'm … [Read more...]
My First Introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder, then called Multiple Personality Disorder
People often ask how I got started working with Dissociative Disorders and how I learned to talk with people with DID. That's a fair question, so l will tell you a little bit of my story. I started my work with dissociative trauma survivors way back in the 80’s. At the time, I was living on the Canadian prairies working at a residential centre for troubled teenagers who had gotten into a little bit of … [Read more...]
Qualities You’ll Find in an Exceptional DID Trauma Therapist
Hello! Here is it -- your list of qualities found in an really good therapist. It's a really loooooooooong list !! There are almost 150 descriptions of what an exceptional therapist looks like, and the kind of therapist that DID trauma survivors need. Very thorough! :-) Remember that discussion in the Our Complicated Selves area? Well.... I've combined the answers provider by YOU, the readers of … [Read more...]
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