Do DID alters need names? Not necessarily. Learn how systems identify parts—by age, role, or group—and why naming every part isn’t required for healing...
Learn four key principles of trauma-informed therapy: avoiding re-traumatization, recognizing trauma outcomes, care coordination, and therapist self-care...
Shame from “choices” made in childhood abuse is not yours. Learn why abusers create false choices, how systems carry this shame, and why healing is possible...
What is trauma-informed therapy? Learn how safety, trust, client choice, and cultural sensitivity create safer healing for survivors of trauma and DID...
Discover 7 surprising ways parts communicate in DID — beyond words. Learn simple checks and gentle prompts to strengthen system communication and safety...
Practical tips for talking to children about DID — using relatable examples, recommended books, and guidance on setting healthy privacy boundaries...
Why some DID alters appear as demons, animals, or objects — what these forms symbolize, and how respect helps build trust in early recovery...
Why some parents with DID or OSDD choose to tell their kids — including how openness can reduce confusion, ease self-blame, and take away shame...
How to stop self-criticism from worsening DID symptoms — using unblending and curiosity to shift harsh thoughts into opportunities for healing...