The Idea of the Week

When we dissociate, we disconnect from our surroundings, feelings, thoughts, or present moment. Grounding is the opposite: it is a coping strategy used to “ground” us in our surroundings, body, feelings, and the present moment. A powerful way to ground ourselves is to engage with our 5 senses (a 5-minute read). 

Remember your self-soothing sensory kit (a 6-minute read)? This kit is a powerful tool that you can use when you find yourself dissociating. 

Practice of the Week

Follow Kya from DissociaDID in this 21-minute video as they explore different ways to engage with your senses and ground yourself. They also provide a lot of useful tips to practice grounding skills in subtle, but powerful, ways. 

When you get anxious, do you find yourself disconnecting from the world, your body, or your surroundings? In this 5-minute article, Verywell Mind covers the connection between anxiety and dissociation and shares a few tips to manage dissociation when you’re feeling anxious.

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The Thought of the Week

Wishing you a peaceful week!