Any number of things can be triggers, from things like smells to anniversaries. Janina Fisher, in her workbook Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, specifies seven things as “huge” triggers for...
A very famous psychologist, the developer of REBT therapy, Albert Ellis, had some thoughts about the word “should.” Ellis had the salty mouth of a sailor and thought nothing of dropping F bombs back...
The length of time may vary, but it’s important to understand that a prolonged period of therapy, in terms of years, with little to show for it is something to pay attention to. This is especially...
What I’m going to talk about today is super important. It’s one of two fundamentals that can keep you stuck and unable to move forward in your recovery if you don’t understand and accept it. I’ll...
Have you ever been snorkeling? Whether or not you’ve ever been snorkeling, I bet you can tell me what the essential equipment is: a mask with snorkel and swimming fins. Out in the water, swimming...
DID is commonly thought of as a rare, exotic disorder, only slightly more common than unicorns. This is far from the truth. It’s not easy to notice DID isn’t rare, but it is very good at flying under...
I can’t speak to your specific situation, but I can tell you that I have heard so many clients express this same fear to me. It’s a very common experience early in your healing journey with DID. And...
When it comes to diagnosing Dissociative Identity Disorder, there are three mistaken beliefs that are common and can lead to a clinician failing to correctly diagnose DID. Myth #1: Switching It is not...