The Idea of the Week
Firstly, what is dissociation?
Dissociation is a disconnection or detachment from one’s sense of self, actions, thoughts, sensory experience, memories, feelings, or surroundings. It is a disconnection from the present moment. In this 10-minute video, Kati Morton explains what dissociation is and why it happens.
Dissociation will look different for everyone. In this 6-minute read, Verywell Mind shares the symptoms and causes of dissociation as well as what dissociation may feel like.
Practice of the Week
Let’s uncover the dissociation spectrum.
First, what is normal dissociation?
Everyone experiences dissociation. It’s a normal reaction to feeling bored, overstressed, or overwhelmed. Some common experiences of mild or normal dissociation are highway hypnosis (i.e., when you “zone out” while driving), daydreaming, or “getting lost” in a book or movie such that you lose sense of your surroundings, even in the movie theatre.
Now, what are the types of abnormal dissociation? Kati Morton shares 5 dissociation types in this 15-minute video:
- Dissociative Amnesia
- Maladaptive Daydreaming
- Depersonalization
- Derealization
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder)
Next, in this 8-minute video, Jess from MultiplicityAndMe shares an excellent illustration and explanation of dissociation versus integration in Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Finally, in this 25-minute episode, Chloe from DissociaDID shares “The Science of PTSD and Dissociation,” particularly in the context of Dissociative Identity Disorder.
How can we manage dissociation? When everything feels unreal and we feel disconnected, how can we stay tethered to the present moment?
The answer: we can use grounding techniques, mindfulness strategies, and professional guidance from a therapist in therapy.
Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we’ll dive deeper into the ways we can cope with dissociation!
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News of the Week
Join Tati, back by popular demand, for her next series of Family Constellations and Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshops!
In April, Tati visited the U.S. for the first time to hold workshops and healing sessions in Erieville and Fayetteville, NY, all of which had such a positive reception that people requested more! Join Tati for her return in October and the next series of workshops and healing sessions.
Family Constellations is a type of therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the dynamics within a person’s family system, including their relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members, even ancestors. This approach can be used to address a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, emotional blocks, and unresolved traumas.
This workshop involves a group of participants who come together to explore their own family dynamics through a series of exercises and discussions led by our facilitator, Tatian Davila, a psychotherapist, healer, and seeker of ancestral knowledge. Tati will offer 2 workshops as well as individual healings. The workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY.
The Family Constellations Workshop will be held on October 28, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshop will be held on October 29, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Both workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio
3455 Erieville Road
Erieville, NY 13061
Individual Healing Sessions will be held in Fayetteville, NY from October 30th through November 3rd.
You asked for more; we delivered! Back by Popular Demand:
Unlock Your Mind and Journey to Self Discovery at Our Summer Ketamine-Assisted Experiential Psychotherapy Retreat
Our first KAP retreat in April had such a positive reception and requests for more that we’re excited to share our Summer KAP Retreat in August!
One Ketamine Journey—lots of deep dives into experiential therapy incorporating meditation, writing, art making, yoga, and other body-centered modalities. Step away from the stressors of daily life and fully immerse yourself in the therapeutic process. We will use Ketamine and experiential therapy to break through the stuck places to find more freedom, pace, and motivation!
Zoom Preparation Session: Thursday, July 27th from 6-9 pm.
In-person: Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9 pm.
In-person: Friday, August 4th from 10-6 pm.
In-person: Saturday, August 5th from 9-5 pm.
Zoom Integration Session: Thursday, August 10th from 6-8 pm.
Want to learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Check out the blog!
Facing Mortality
Facing our mortality can be a daunting task that may come with many fears and feelings that are difficult to process.
Join Jahleh Mohammadi, who will be facilitating A Death and Dying Processing and Support Group for adults who live with a terminal illness or condition where they are unsure of their life span.
If you want to reduce fears of death and dying and focus more on living, join Jahleh Mohammadi’s Death and Dying Processing and Support Group, where you will have opportunities for open discussion and process activities in a group. Check out the flyer for more info.
Cost: $25/group, 8 weeks total
When: Tuesdays 12-1:30 pm, starting July 11th, 2023, and ending August 29th, 2023.
Where: Zoom
To register for this processing and support group, call 315-202-1514 or email [email protected].
New Meditation Session!
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm online
$50 for 10 sessions
We are offering another guided meditation! Perfect for beginners! Join us for a guided meditation and journal session.
Psychedelic Integration Facilitator Training
Are you looking to offer a growing list of plant medicines to clients and others? Want to support clients through decision-making about out-of-country psychedelic retreats or integrate past psychedelic experiences?
Join John McIlwain in this workshop training, you’ll learn:
- How to prepare yourself for holding space;
- The history of plant medicines;
- The ethics of plant medicine work;
- How to create a safe and effective space;
- How to work with the medicine;
- How to screen possible participants and the ground rules for participants;
- How to hold the ceremony space and handle extreme reactions;
- How to integrate the experiences afterward.
The workshop will be held at the Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY on
Thursday, June 8th from 5 to 8pm
Friday and Saturday June 9th and 10th from 10 to 5pm.
We’re hiring!
Are you a NY Licenced Mental Health Counselor? Or, do you know anyone who is? Send them our way because we’re hiring!
Would you enjoy working with a collaborative team of enthusiastic clinicians?
Are you curious about new therapy modalities?
Do you want control over your schedule so your life can be balanced?
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your skills by leading groups, facilitating workshops, or supervising interns/Limited Permits?
YES? Then check out our website for more details!
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
