Small Things You Can Control or Influence
Feeling helpless or having no sense of control are common experiences for trauma survivors, particularly when dissociation is involved. This isn’t the “I have too many things to do” kind…
Creating Predictability for Your Dissociative System
Dissociative systems often function best when daily life is predictable. Creating small routines and signals of safety can reduce internal strain and make it easier for parts to coordinate. Identify…
Early Warning Signs Your Dissociative System May Be Starting to Decompensate
Often, subtle signs of approaching decompensation go unnoticed. Many systems do not recognize what is happening until decompensation is already well underway. Recovering from decompensation is usually easier when the…
How to Identify What You Need When You’re Distressed
These 5 steps will help you identify possible ways you can help yourself when you are distressed. 1. Start with the environment (Orienting) When dysregulated, the nervous system may still…