Dissociation

“Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.”  Haruki Murakami We all know from popular drama (TV shows, movies, etc.) that traumatic events are often forgotten ... Read More

Attachment may be understood as the relationship between child and caregiver (often a parent). This relationship is the most important in the child’s life, as the caregiver is the provider ... Read More

Dissociation can be described as feeling disconnected from the self, the world, or reality. Someone experiencing dissociation may not remember what happens during the episode. They might ... Read More

Saint Patrick’s Day brings a barrage of green, four-leaf clovers, good-luck charms and wishes of good fortune. But many people, especially those who have a trauma background, feel like ... Read More

Dissociation describes a detachment from reality during which a person might hallucinate, daydream, or experience changes in their behavior or identity for a period of time. Individuals ... Read More

The condition that used to be known as “multiple personality disorder” is perhaps one of the most complex types of mental health condition. Though frequently depicted in movies ... Read More

Dissociation was first described more than a century ago. It was not until more recently, though, that the concept became a standard part of the psychological lexicon. For many people, ... Read More

Hollywood often does a disservice to people with mental health conditions. Consider the number of feature films and television shows depicting people experiencing mental health issues as ... Read More

Dissociation is a way people, to varying degrees, disconnect from their thoughts and feelings in order to avoid pain or traumatic memories. It is a refuge of sorts into an altered state ... Read More

If you are already working on healing from a history of trauma, dissociation is likely a familiar concept. You are likely aware it is a system of coping that, in times of distress, offers ... Read More

We’ve all had moments where we felt completely spaced out. What is normal, and when do instances of mental escape become a cause for concern? Dissociation, or the feeling of being disconnected ... Read More

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series that explores how the Pixar movie Inside Out offers a compelling and accessible way to look the impact of trauma and dissociation. ... Read More