Ooooooooh MY !!! Who are these bears?? And what are they doing here at Discussing Dissociation? Where did you come from, little bears? Why are you here? Do you have any stories to tell the DID kids at Discussing Dissociation? What are you doing, bears? What are you doing? We wanna know!!! Watch this video for a few more … [Read more...]
Stark Contrasts in Ways to Approach Child Development
Today, or tomorrow, my first grandson will be born. He’s not even born yet, and he’s been the center of all things for quite some time. Of course, his arrival is one of the main reasons I’ve come to Texas — I didn’t want to miss those first moments of seeing his precious new life. Or miss the experience watching my son beam with joy when he holds his first son. Or miss the first weeks of complicated … [Read more...]
A Quick Heads Up re: Kids Time with Kathy Email Course
Hey hello! I have some VERY GOOD news to share with you. Well.... I think it's just the best news anyway. Like SUPER good news. FANTASTIC news. HAPPY DANCE kind of good news! Personally, I'm over-the-moon excited about this. So guess what, guess what, guess what?!! I've been working on something really cool ! And it's almost almost almost ready for you to … [Read more...]
Where is Maizy?
The holidays are coming! Maizy is playing, and she wants to have some holiday fun this year. Maizy and her friends are saying hello. Can you see her? Can you see some of Maizy's friends? I can! :mrgreen: Look closely -- Maizy and her friends are hiding, but they are there! I hope you are having a good day! Know that I'm thinking of you, and wishing you some holiday … [Read more...]
The Therapeutic Value of Play vs. Play Deprivation
Do you have DID kids or DID teenagers or DID adults who have difficulty in knowing how to play? Do you have insiders who are violent or mean to others? We all know that exposure to violence and trauma adds to these problems, but it can be more than just that. Children who are repeated neglected and abused typically do not have enough fun and playtime in their everyday life. Instead of having a great time … [Read more...]