What Is dissociative Identity disorder? is one of the most common questions that we are asked on the subject. So, here is another attempt to answer in a meaningful and intelligible way. Hopefully we managed, let us know!
This article presents work in progress. It is experience-driven from both our and our peers' healing journeys, rather than being based in theory.
This post shares the experiences of a child alter and it is explanatory and analytical and shows how sys members who are supported can slowly heal.
There are some issues, especially in terms of continuity. However, I think that we are learning to use “dissociation” in many adaptive ways.
In my personal opinion, rejecting masking is not just about being honest, or authentic. There is a lot of potential for trauma and for Structural Dissociation.
We encourage our inner fam to express themselves and to post on the Blog. Here Teo, one of the littles, talks about healing
As a plural, CSA is experienced in many ways. For example, some in a collective may never have experienced it. Here is a young survivor's POV
Gender is a topic we never dared to approach. Here is a video playlist that I keep adding stuff to. hope you find it informative. ⚧️
From personal experience, ADHDers are very resourceful. Helplessness is certainly a learnt trait, ADHD resilience comes from Being happy with Oneself
Internal relationships can be complicated and depend on many factors. Here are some thoughts from some of our younger insiders.
Our most successful Host of 20 years went dormant for a while and recently came back to us. Here they are telling their System's story
Psychoses and neurodivergence of any kind, including plurality, are an important subject. Unfortunately, psychotic behaviour is in the eyes of the beholder.
The Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry, led by Baroness Lampard, is investigating deaths of patients across NHS Trusts in Essex from 2000-2020. Local Residents are urged to contact the Inquiry with evidence and question local leaders about NELFT's role in patient safety and potential negligence.
Functional blending of alters and selves can be managed well in a reasonably stable system. Read some tips from one of our hosts
I want to focus on coping mechanisms and healing strategies and do not want to talk directly about the experiences of CSA, but Trigger Warning in case.
We perceive Consciousness in 4 different dimensions with time being a potential focal point, or what we call The Now-Space.
On this page: Click here for my CV. I am also DBS checked to work with children and vulnerable adults, get in touch if you require information, or to see copy of my certifications, memberships, etc. If you want to keep up to date with the courses I complete, please refer to my CV, I […]
ACE Tests are old, American, and give very limited scenarios where they expect certain types of abuse of occur. Read the ND Review for an overview.
Are you a plural? According to Internal Family Systems (a proven psychotherapy approach used to treat PTSD and a range of other severe dissociative disorders) everybody is a plural, so there is nothing to be concerned about! Once we combine that with the Theory of Structural Dissociation it is quite intuitive to see how distinct […]
Peer support is based on shared experiences and provides a space for individuals to connect and support each other. See how we can help you!