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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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PODCAST: Matt from Beyond Your Past with Kathy from Discussing Dissociation

By Kathy Broady MSW 24 Comments

  Interested in hearing a podcast interview about Dissociative Identity Disorder?      Click here to hear: Episode 99  - Discussing Dissociation and DID with Kathy Broady MSW   This podcast interview was hosted by Matt Pappas -- a Certified Life Coach, who specializes in overcoming anxiety and trauma recovery.  Matt is a trauma survivor and is a dedicated Mental Health Advocate. Beyond Your Past … [Read more...]

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My First Introduction to Dissociative Identity Disorder, then called Multiple Personality Disorder

By Kathy Broady MSW 31 Comments

  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...]

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Your Input Needed ASAP re: Your Knowledge about DID

By Kathy Broady MSW 75 Comments

  Your Input Needed ASAP re: Your Knowledge about DID   I have been approached by two 8th grade gals who are eager to learn about Dissociative Identity Disorder. The two gals have decided to make a presentation about DID in their school Science Fair, due a week from today. They have contacted me and asked me a variety of questions because they want to learn from a specialist in DID.  Thanks, gals, I … [Read more...]

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What Do You Need to Know About Dissociative Identity Disorder?

By Kathy Broady MSW 39 Comments

  What do you need to know about Dissociative Identity Disorder?   If you've been reading recent blogs, you are well aware that I am continuing to expand this blog into a bigger community, with even more resource available for dissociative trauma survivors. So while I'm working on building the new structure,  I'd like to hear your input again.  I have my ideas, of course, but let's face it.  Unless this blog has … [Read more...]

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