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Using the Internal Landscape to Increase Internal Communication

By Kathy Broady MSW 5 Comments

Hello Everyone, This article was recently reblogged by a reader. There is a whole lot said in this article. I decided that reader was right! It gives lots to think about. Please be sure to read through the 25+ comments as well. Your thoughts are welcome too, as always. Warmly, Kathy   Copyright © 2008-2018 Kathy Broady and Discussing Dissociation     … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DID Education, DID/MPD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Internal Communication, Therapy Homework Ideas Tagged With: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Inside parts, Insiders, Internal changes, Internal Communication, Internal World, Look in your mind, Look Inside

DID Insiders: Are They Parts or People?

By Kathy Broady MSW 39 Comments

  Hello, hello   :mrgreen:    The other day, I was part of a conversation asking the question whether the insiders in a dissociative system should be called parts or people.  And now, after recently reading Insomniac’s cute comment to me about that very same topic, I’ve decided to make a quick, informal post about it.  I’m interested in hearing what the rest of you think about this … [Read more...]

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Addressing Depression in Trauma Disorders

By Kathy Broady MSW 23 Comments

  It is no secret that trauma survivors get depressed, and depression is the most commonly known and experienced mental health disorder.   Typical depression symptoms include: Suicidal thoughts, recurring death thoughts, death wishes Suicidal behavior and suicide attempts Self destructive behavior, self injury, self harm Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, self hatred, or not deserving to live Loss … [Read more...]

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Lack of Acceptance of Dissociative Parts and Their Life Histories

By Kathy Broady MSW 36 Comments

Many trauma survivors with DID, especially those relatively new in the treatment process, often have difficulty accepting that there are "other people inside your head." The ideas of losing time (including big chunks of time), losing control of yourself and your mind or your body, having a limited awareness of what has happened in your life, sharing your life with a bunch of others of all different ages, and … [Read more...]

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Emotional Intensity, Safety and Memory Work

By Kathy Broady MSW 15 Comments

  Here is a quote from my article "Overcoming Instability Issues and Unsuccessful Memory Work":   "If you cannot speak, in your normal voice, discussing your trauma memories from the safety of the here-and-now while still connected in the present, then don't even try to address your memories. It is too soon."   It has come to my attention that I need to expand on these statements.   A.  Your … [Read more...]

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