Absolutely. It’s a protective adaptation. I always let clients know we’re not going to kick the crutch out from under them. Dissociation subsides as the healing progresses because it isn’t needed anymore. It takes time to recognize the coping tools that worked at the time to survive, that that aren’t working anymore because the circumstances have changed. I have deep respect for those who are able to venture into the light when that feels life threatening on so many levels.
I appreciated this post. The stare is haunting. I see it in trauma clients who dissociate to cope, and recognized your reference to dissociation as a means to the look of radiance. The facial features have a Botox effect.
Absolutely. It’s a protective adaptation. I always let clients know we’re not going to kick the crutch out from under them. Dissociation subsides as the healing progresses because it isn’t needed anymore. It takes time to recognize the coping tools that worked at the time to survive, that that aren’t working anymore because the circumstances have changed. I have deep respect for those who are able to venture into the light when that feels life threatening on so many levels.
I appreciated this post. The stare is haunting. I see it in trauma clients who dissociate to cope, and recognized your reference to dissociation as a means to the look of radiance. The facial features have a Botox effect.