Tips for dissociation

Learning to cope with dissociation can be a quest. A quest that is different for everyone, but in which you are not alone. We share various tips to prevent dissociation or to be able to break through it.

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In this video, several tips are discussed to cope with dissociation. In this article Can you also read them written out?.

Topics covered:

Become aware of how dissociation works for you
Connect with the here and now
Get moving
Stimulate your senses
Deploy a tool
Create a crisis card

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Tips for dissociation

Learning to cope with dissociation can be a quest. A quest that is different for everyone, but in which you are not alone. We share various tips to prevent dissociation or to be able to break through it.

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Making collages during trauma

Making collages can help you return to yourself and dare to trust your own instincts again.

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Visual body scan

This Visual Bodyscan can support becoming aware of body sensations through a combination of mindfulness and expression.

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Box breathing

This breathing exercise helps you clear your mind, relax your body, and improve your focus and concentration.

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Letter to your healthcare provider

A sample letter you can use to tell a healthcare provider what you need.

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Letter to your younger self

Writing a letter to your younger self can help restore the inner connection within you. The little you is finally seen.

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Your own comfortable place

Experiencing and describing a place where you feel comfortable can help create positive feelings.

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Writing with your body

Learning to connect with your body. By first feeling, then listening, and then writing in dialogue with it.

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Safe place within yourself

When you feel stressed, this simple relaxation technique, drawing doodles, can help you release tension.

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Doodling for relaxation

When you feel stressed, this simple relaxation technique, drawing doodles, can help you release tension.

Regulation, Creative

Draw your breath

If you struggle with anxiety, breathing can become a source of concern. This exercise can help you better regulate your anxiety.

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Your values as a compass

The values exercise helps you discover what you find important in life and how you can live more in accordance with that, step by step.

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