Podcasts Health Psych and the City Dissociation is Normal!...So is Healing. CPTSD and Dissociative Trauma Disorders, Part 2

Dissociation is Normal!...So is Healing. CPTSD and Dissociative Trauma Disorders, Part 2

Published: March 7, 2023, 7:27 p.m.

Today is part two of the dive into Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Dissociative Trauma Disorders. Anne and Lexi, co-founders of Beauty After Bruises, are back! This week, we are primarily focusing on dissociative trauma disorders. We debunk myths about DID and dissociation - like, how it's rare (it's not) and discuss the BASK model of dissociation. And finally, Dun dun duuun! the last third of the episode is dedicated to talking coping, grounding, self-care, and management strategies - THEY DO EXIST. This episode is suited for clinicians, survivors, and anyone looking to learn more.  

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Some of the topics we discuss may be activating to some folks. 

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CW: ritual abuse  

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Resources:  

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Beauty After Bruises: https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/ 

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 Dispelling DID Myths and Misconceptions: https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/blog/didmyths 

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International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation: https://www.isst-d.org/ 

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DES II: The Dissociative Experiences Scale measures a wide variety of types of dissociation, including both problematic dissociative experiences, and normal dissociative experiences (e.g., day-dreaming). Try it yourself: http://traumadissociation.com/des 

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Find Sarah: @Psychandthecitybk, Twitter: @psychndthecity; www.psychandthecitybk.com