How do I know if I am dissociating? Here are 3 signs of dissociation 👆 Dissociation describes the disconnection between a person’s thoughts, identity, feelings, memories and actions. It can occur on a spectrum, ranging from temporary experiences to persistent symptoms. In a previous video, I explained that disassociation is a safety response that our mind uses to protect itself when we experience distressing or overwhelming events. Today, I want to share 3 signs of disassociation. Due to the di

Leading kids down a path of dissociation causes issues in 3 key areas. 1. Emotional processing 2. Learning 3. Crisis responses Further, it can lead to other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Teaching kids to dissociate from their bodies whether by literally encouraging amputation of healthy body parts or by linguistic manipulations that force them to deny direct sense perceptions is dangerous and damaging. | Amy E. Sousa