JoeJoe Kept Sniffing a Tree — Guess What He Found? My gorgeous kelpie, JoeJoe, has been both a delight and a handful his whole life. He’s a working dog, meaning he wants to stay active and busy for many hours every day. Perfect for a cattle ranching, but since I have no sheep or cows, Joe has to find various creative ways to keep himself entertained. And busy. He loves to find squirrels, watch the deer, … [Read more...]
Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder, part 2
. Here's Part 2 of Depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Part 1 had 7 ideas that can help. Part 2 has 8 more. I wish you the best in your healing journey. Warmly, Kathy Copyright © 2008-2016 Kathy Broady MSW and Discussing Dissociation … [Read more...]
Cats and Dogs and Trauma Survivors
Pets are very important to trauma survivors for a variety of reasons: A place to express love, affection, and tenderness Many abuse survivors have difficulties with attachment issues due their extensive histories of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Because people were the perpetrators, trauma survivors frequently find it difficult and complicated to express caring and affection to other people. And yet, … [Read more...]