Post by @heathertuba ・・・
One partner’s dissociation is not solely about them. It is about both members of the relationship. While treatment can and should focus on the person with the disorder support and intervention also needs to include the partner and children in the family unit.⠀
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Here are a few ways dissociation impacts partner relationships⠀
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1. Dissociation breaks connection from oneself from others and the environment.⠀
2. The brain is in survival mode. It is not open to reason or logic.⠀
3. The social engagement system is shut down. Therefore even the most loving & supportive gestures can fall on deaf ears.⠀
4. If child parts are activated the non-dissociated partner can find themselves in a position of parentification or other roles.⠀
5. The non-dissociative partner’s nervous system is impacted. Partners feel the impact of the dissociation via fear disorientation stress etc.⠀
6. Issues that need immediate attention are postponed or delayed sometimes permanently.⠀
7. The non-dissociative partner can struggle with abandonment hurt betrayal because they don’t know what they have done to precipitate this reaction.⠀
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As I’ve written so many times having a therapist who works with complex trauma and complex dissociation is really important. It’s also important to understand the depth of impact on family relationships. It is not solely about the survivor. It is about the relationships including partners and children.⠀
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If you as a partner need support I hope you’ll consider joining my free FB support group. We talk about stuff like this all the time.⠀
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If you are a clinician who is wondering about how to better support a partner I hope you’ll head over to my website to read my 50 posts on partner-survivor topics.⠀
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Link in bio.⠀ Thank you for this great post .
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Post by @heathertuba ・・・ One partner’s dissociation is not solely about them. It is about both members of the relationship. While treatment can and should focus on the person with the disorder support and intervention also needs to include the partner and children in the family unit.⠀ ⠀ Here are a few ways dissociation impacts partner relationships⠀ ⠀ 1. Dissociation breaks connection from oneself from others and the environment.⠀ 2. The brain is in survival mode. It is not open to reason or logic.⠀ 3. The social engagement system is shut down. Therefore even the most loving & supportive gestures can fall on deaf ears.⠀ 4. If child parts are activated the non-dissociated partner can find themselves in a position of parentification or other roles.⠀ 5. The non-dissociative partner’s nervous system is impacted. Partners feel the impact of the dissociation via fear disorientation stress etc.⠀ 6. Issues that need immediate attention are postponed or delayed sometimes permanently.⠀ 7. The non-dissociative partner can struggle with abandonment hurt betrayal because they don’t know what they have done to precipitate this reaction.⠀ ⠀ As I’ve written so many times having a therapist who works with complex trauma and complex dissociation is really important. It’s also important to understand the depth of impact on family relationships. It is not solely about the survivor. It is about the relationships including partners and children.⠀ ⠀ If you as a partner need support I hope you’ll consider joining my free FB support group. We talk about stuff like this all the time.⠀ ⠀ If you are a clinician who is wondering about how to better support a partner I hope you’ll head over to my website to read my 50 posts on partner-survivor topics.⠀ ⠀ Link in bio.⠀ Thank you for this great post . #dissociativedisorder #DID #dissociative #complexPTSD #dissociation #developmentaltrauma #childhoodattachmenttrauma #childhoodemotionalneglecttrauma #nuerofeedbacktherapy #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #affectregulation #neurobiologyoftrauma #emotionalintelligence #interpersonalneurobiology #neuroception #mentalhealth #neurobiologyphysiologybehavior #dissociativedisorder #DID #dissociative #complexPTSD #dissociation #developmentaltrauma #childhoodattachmenttrauma #childhoodemotionalneglecttrauma #nuerofeedbacktherapy #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #affectregulation #neurobiologyoftrauma #emotionalintelligence #interpersonalneurobiology #neuroception #mentalhealth #neurobiologyphysiologybehavior
• • • the strategy to elicit care see previous post as well as your partner’s response to this effort creates either attunement or misattunement within the relationship. • • • the coordination of a partner’s facial expression prosody and gestures generate attunement by the awareness and responsiveness to a partner’s needs. • • • attunement provides an experienced emotional connection. • • • #theritzpsyd #secureattachment #emotionalsafety #safe #authenticity #trust #seen #heard #communication #communicate #mentalawareness #attachmenttheory #connect #elevate #relationships #freedom #attune #attunement #psychology #mentalhealth #romance #love #affectregulation #emotionalregulation #selfregulate #worthy #iamenough #mutualaffectregulation #joy #nature #theritzpsyd #secureattachment #emotionalsafety #safe #authenticity #trust #seen #heard #communication #communicate #mentalawareness #attachmenttheory #connect #elevate #relationships #freedom #attune #attunement #psychology #mentalhealth #romance #love #affectregulation #emotionalregulation #selfregulate #worthy #iamenough #mutualaffectregulation #joy #nature
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• • • this process of “feeling felt” by a partner see previous post reinforces the use of MUTUAL AFFECT REGULATION which combines the autonomy of self regulation and the maintenance of an emotional connection with the partner. • Affect regulation in adult romantic relationships is important to the dynamic within the bond. • The attachment of a romantic couple is a regulatory system that enables each individual to signal proximity and receive safety and support. • • • #theritzpsyd #secureattachment #emotionalsafety #safe #authenticity #trust #seen #heard #healthy #feelings #communication #explore #mentalawareness #attachmenttheory #relationships #freedom #attune #attunement #psychology #mentalhealth #romance #love #affectregulation #emotionalregulation #selfregulate #worthy #iamenough #mutualaffectregulation #joy #nature #theritzpsyd #secureattachment #emotionalsafety #safe #authenticity #trust #seen #heard #healthy #feelings #communication #explore #mentalawareness #attachmenttheory #relationships #freedom #attune #attunement #psychology #mentalhealth #romance #love #affectregulation #emotionalregulation #selfregulate #worthy #iamenough #mutualaffectregulation #joy #nature