Dissociation and dissociative disorders

Dissociation and dissociative disorders

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity. Dissociative disorders include dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, depersonalisation disorder and dissociative identity disorder. People who experience a traumatic event will often have some degree of dissociation during the event itself or in the following hours, days…

Oranga Tamariki before Waitangi Tribunal

Oranga Tamariki before Waitangi Tribunal

https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/about-us/news/oranga-tamariki-before-waitangi-tribunal/ The Waitangi Tribunal is undertaking an urgent inquiry into the Treaty consistency of legislation, policies and practice around tamariki Māori being brought into state care. A constant theme of the contextual hearing on Friday August 9 was the need for genuine partnership with Māori. In her brief of evidence, Chief Executive Gráinne Moss said…

Myth:  Psychotherapists blame a client’s problem on their upbringing.

Myth: Psychotherapists blame a client’s problem on their upbringing.

Despite the theatric antics of Dr. Phil, a well-trained therapist doesn’t blame or shame. They don’t blame clients or their parents. They bring an objective, bird’s-eye perspective to help clients see the water they’re swimming in and allow them to take responsibility for their lives. Professional therapists never admonish, blame, or shame clients into change….

Sense of belonging

Sense of belonging

https://msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/literature-reviews/social-connectedness-and-wellbeing.html A sense of belonging is the feeling of being connected to and valued by other people. Whether it is sourced from family, friends, co-workers, club members, or a church community, people have an inherent desire to belong and be part of something greater than themselves. Having a sense of belonging is a protective factor…

Common Myths About Therapy

Common Myths About Therapy

Psychotherapists have ready-made solutions for all of life’s problems. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/10-common-myths-about-therapy What is important in establishing the therapist-client alliance is not what the therapist thinks is important to bring about change but what the client thinks is important. A good therapist tailors treatment sessions around the needs of clients instead of plugging clients into ready-made formulas….

What is “intimacy avoidance”?

What is “intimacy avoidance”?

Fear of intimacy may be obvious, but it can be misinterpreted as anger, indifference, or coldness. Someone who fears intimacy may: have low self-esteem have trust issues experience episodes of anger actively avoid physical contact have trouble forming or committing to close relationships have a history of unstable relationships be unable to share feelings or express emotion…

Watch “I AM BORDERLINE: Self-Regulation Project *Award winning short film (Possible Trigger)” on YouTube

http://www.silverlakepsych.com/ourblog/2017/3/10/i-am-borderline-self-regulation-project This award winning, and powerful short film aims to reduce stigma about borderline personality disorder through spreading awareness. It was made for the Self-Regulation Project, whose mission is to create personal growth through increasing emotion regulation skills and self-understanding. It beautifully illustrates many of the daily struggles and triggers for those living with this diagnosis….

Watch “3 Strengths of Introverts vs. Extroverts” on YouTube

Watch “3 Strengths of Introverts vs. Extroverts” on YouTube

If you’re an introvert, you value interpersonal connections as much as anyone, but there’s one thing that sets you apart: you’re not afraid to be independent. https://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/the-7-greatest-strengths-of-an-introvert.aspx Introverts enjoy taking me-time. This solitude, in fact, is how they regain their energy after a hard day’s socializing. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t like to…

Inner self sexual abuse

PTSD : Depersonalization disorder

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911 Depersonalization-derealization disorder occurs when you persistently or repeatedly have the feeling that you’re observing yourself from outside your body or you have a sense that things around you aren’t real, or both. Feelings of depersonalization and derealization can be very disturbing and may feel like you’re living in a dream. Many people have a…

PTSD : Compulsive Gambling

PTSD : Compulsive Gambling

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178 Although most people who play cards or wager never develop a gambling problem, certain factors are more often associated with compulsive gambling: Mental health disorders. People who gamble compulsively often have substance abuse problems, personality disorders, depression or anxiety. Compulsive gambling may also be associated with bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)….