There are different ways to “check in“ with yourselves, but the shortest one is probably the roll call. Roll calls are usually done with the military or police. Everyone get in a line, is called up by name and responds by giving the information asked for. It is an organized and structured way to check […]
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For christian counselors: on deliverance ministry
If you are an atheist or fundamentalist and looking for a fight, please go away. This article is not for you. I will not tolerate disrespectful comments. If you know that you will be offended by anything christian, please stop reading now. I am not attempting to offend and seeking offense is immature love. I […]
Dealing with anger (nonviolent communication)
We have decided not to use the tools of the abusers when talking to other people or within the system. It means that we do not use punishment as a tool in relationships. It also means that we try to communicate openly without manipulation or triangulation. These tools might have been helpful once, while stuck […]
Preparation for emotional regulation: hyperarousal
PTSD makes managing feelings extra hard. That is why we will look at ways to deal with different emotions. But before we start with these steps there is one thing we need to take care of: And that is hyperarousal (flight/fight response) Hyperarousal (fight) is not anger, but the impulse for action might be similar, […]
Inner helpers (feat. Unicorn)
„Outside“ helpers are not always available. They go on vacation, they sleep, they have a private life,too. While it is necessary to build a network of helpers on the outside you can also find help on the inside. And it will be just what you need, because you created it yourself. Let’s talk about inner […]
The jumping Box -more containment (guided imagery)
Some traumatized people (or Littles) struggle using a safe/vault for Containment, because it triggers memory. I don’t have to explain that; if it’s you, you know exactly what I mean. Containment can also be a great relief and that is why I want to share a variation that could be easier and definitely will be […]
SystemWork in a Sand Tray
A sand tray is especially interesting when working with a DID system. Things become visible, tangible. We are using an „Inner world technique“. Maps A sand tray can help you with mapping. You can find figures or symbols for all of you and place them in the tray in a way that describes your […]
Trauma Therapy in a Sand Tray
The idea of using a sand tray for therapy is almost 90 years old. There are two main directions this idea took: what is today best known as „world technique“ (Lowenfeld) and on the other hand sand tray therapy (Kalff). The second is a Jung-oriented psycho-analytical approach that isn’t of any interest for us (analysis […]
Identifying your feelings (emotional numbing)
Before we can look into ways to regulate difficult emotions, we need to know what it is we are trying to regulate. Numbing is a common way of coping for trauma patients. When I first entered the mental health system I was unable to sense my emotions. My face was a mask that never moved. […]
Adulting (Life-Skills)
Our home looks presentable at all times. We know exactly what we own and where it is. We are organized, don’t miss appointments, rarely forget important things and we are getting better and better at adulting. Here is the truth: we are a bunch of confused people. Some are organized, many are not. We need […]
“Same but different” (discrimination)
When we have a flashback or otherwise start to confuse present and past it is important to notice the differences between the present and the past situation. We do this using an exercise that we call „same but different“ and that Ts would probably call discrimination. (That sounds racist. But it’s not.) Discrimination comes […]
Negotiating relaxation (SystemWork)
If you read relaxation and maybe you even tried it you might have noticed that it created unrest inside. Maybe not all of you are ready to relax. But relaxation is am important part of self-care, you all need the balance of tension and relaxation to be healthy. Have an inner team meeting. Get […]
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