Dissociation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters | Logan Cohen

cPTSD & Memory Issues #cptsd #dissociation #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth | Logan Cohen

Understanding Dissociation in Complex Trauma Treatment | Paula Merucci at EMDR Chicago, LCSW, EMDR posted on the topic | LinkedIn

When EMDR suddenly gets stuck, it’s rarely about technique. What we’re seeing over and over in consultation is nervous systems doing exactly what they’re designed to do protect. Sympathetic avoidance and dorsal vagal shutdown are not the same thing, and if we don’t know which one we’re working with, we end up pushing when the system is actually asking for safety. This year we’re slowing down and learning how to recognize dorsal vagal parts in the moment, befriend the shutdown, and work with the

#Dissociation is a mental process that causes a person to disconnect from their #thoughts, #feelings, #memories, or sense of #identity. It is often a response to trauma or stress, serving as a #coping mechanism to distance oneself from experiences that are too #intense to integrate with one’s conscious awareness. While dissociation can range from mild, everyday experiences to more severe dissociative disorders, it is important to understand its underlying causes and seek appropriate support or t