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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

Leading kids down a path of dissociation causes issues in 3 key areas. 1. Emotional processing 2. Learning 3. Crisis responses Further, it can lead to other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Teaching kids to dissociate from their bodies whether by literally encouraging amputation of healthy body parts or by linguistic manipulations that force them to deny direct sense perceptions is dangerous and damaging. | Amy E. Sousa

How do I know if I am dissociating? Here are 3 signs of dissociation 👆 Dissociation describes the disconnection between a person’s thoughts, identity, feelings, memories and actions. It can occur on a spectrum, ranging from temporary experiences to persistent symptoms. In a previous video, I explained that disassociation is a safety response that our mind uses to protect itself when we experience distressing or overwhelming events. Today, I want to share 3 signs of disassociation. Due to the di