Dissociation Archive

Recovery work is definitely a journey.  And while the traumatic emotions and memory recovery feel awful sometimes, there is nothing worse than feeling stuck.  In this work, “stuck” is a technical term.  It means our defenses are winning the inner …

I have been thinking about time these past few days.  To give credit where credit is due, I have been thinking about time because I have a client who has been thinking about time.  Our discussions have reminded me of …

As a trauma survivor, I have spent the majority of my life in my head.  My body was not a safe place to reside.  It held all the emotions and pain of my childhood.  It held all the reminders of …

What can I do about it? My work with clients often comes in themes.  Most of the time, I find that my clients’ inner work is a reflection of my own journey and we grow together.  But lately, a new …