Protector parts may block therapy when they believe it could dysregulate the system. Often this happens because they assume therapy will immediately involve processing traumatic memories, which really could overwhelm…
In the United States, behavioral health urgent care works similarly to medical urgent care. If you have ever gone to urgent care for an illness when you could not get…
If you know what to listen and watch for, you can get clues about whether or not a therapist is trauma-informed. Listen for how they talk about safety, pacing, and…
If you have reason to believe you have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and your therapist does not believe it is real, it may be time to look for a different…
If you want to talk with your therapist about dissociation or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), starting with a list can help. For a week or two, jot down anything you…
This is extremely common in dissociative systems. Often it is protector parts who resist therapy because they are concerned that therapy could destabilize the system. One common misunderstanding is the…
A therapist who is specifically knowledgeable about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is ideal, but they are not always available. A trauma-informed therapist who is open to learning about dissociation and…
Therapy for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is typically trauma-informed and phase-oriented, with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, and careful pacing. Treatment often includes psychoeducation, skill-building, and gradual trauma processing rather…
Yes, therapy can help Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Trauma therapy is typically structured in phases (see Explore More below for more information). Treatment for DID is often measured in years…
Can Therapy Actually Help DID? Is Trauma-Informed Therapy Enough for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? How Can I Tell If A Therapist Is Truly Trauma-Informed Before I Start Therapy? How Do…