Are you thinking about MONTANA as much as I am ??? One of my most favorite writing exercises is the acronym writing exercise. If you've spent any time with me at all, you'll hear me say that, and suggest you write a few. One of the DDCF forum member is particularly good with acronyms, and has written hundreds of them. This member of our Writing Team has agreed to share another acronym … [Read more...]
P4: The Beginning (of oh so many life changes!)
P4 DID Conference having an impact on creating significant life changes? Let me start at the beginning of this story. One of my favorite writing exercises is ACRONYM writing. Some of the most absolutely amazing thoughts, unexpected paragraphs, and surprizing ideas can come flooding out of an acronym even before you realize it is happening. This is especially true if you allow your insiders to participate … [Read more...]
Thinking Ahead — Preparation for Working with your Child Parts
As I continue to write posts about working with child parts, I want to encourage you to think about this topic as well. Read the following questions, and be honest with yourself – think about them. Journal about them, and make these questions the topics of discussion in your internal meetings. Try the acronym exercises if you need a starting place. What are your beliefs about child parts? Who are they? … [Read more...]
25 More Ways to Avoid Self-Injury and Prevent Self-Harm
. This blog is a continuation of the initial article posted on December 31, 2008, "25 Ways to Avoid Self-Injury and Prevent Self-Harm." If you are feeling pressured to get past the "heat of the moment" and you need some ideas of how to do this safely, try using a handful of the following ideas. These ideas will not help solve your self-injury issue on a long-term basis, but they could help you to get … [Read more...]
Acronyms As a Way to Bridge Communication
Acronyms are some of my favorite writing exercises. I am repeatedly impressed with the amount and quality of helpful information that can surface through the use of acronyms. Acronyms are helpful when you get stuck. They are also particularly helpful when addressing a topic head-on or “with logic” is getting you nowhere. Sometimes, it is better to take a more gentle, roundabout, less direct approach. Let the … [Read more...]