What Causes Dissociation & What It Takes to Heal (a popular re-release)

Dissociation, depersonalization, derealization… No matter what you call it, this is one topic that always brings in a LOT of questions. Dissociation is about disconnecting — from ourselves, the environment, others. So to heal it, we need to find ways to reconnect. This takes time and it CAN be done. Self-awareness is the first (and often hardest) step in this process. Watch to learn more... 00:00:00 Healing Trauma Through Somatic Experience 00:01:00 Integrating Somatic Practices for Trauma Healing 00:02:28 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Coping Mechanisms 00:03:40 The Freeze Response vs. Dissociation Explained 00:05:25 Understanding Dissociation in Trauma Healing 00:06:29 The Physiology of Trauma 00:07:46 Understanding Trauma Responses and Dissociative Amnesia 00:09:26 Coping Mechanisms: Fight/Flight vs. Depersonalization 00:11:41 Understanding Dissociative Mental States 00:13:05 Coping with Childhood Trauma with Depersonalization 00:14:32 Trauma and the Importance of Movement 00:16:36 Reconnecting After Trauma: Techniques and Tips 00:17:35 Reconnecting with Nature and Sensory Stimulation 00:18:54 Reconnecting with Bodily Impulses 00:21:25 Reconnecting with the Body through Movement and Touch 00:23:22 Healing from Dissociation: Steps and Understanding 00:24:44 Healing Through Integration, Resourcing and Consistency NOTE: This is a re-release of one of my most popular vlogs and we are re-running it. The original was released on July 26, 2020. You can find the original vlog here: https://youtu.be/-PMeMxO8yz8 Resources to complement this vlog: ➤ Understanding The Orienting Response https://irenelyon.com/2019/09/09/what-do-you-do-when-you-have-unresolved-trauma-two-types-of-orienting/ ➤ Books I Love https://irenelyon.com/2020/05/17/books-i-love-plus-an-open-heart-surgery-analogy/ ➤ Self-hold "DIY" neurosensory exercise https://youtu.be/0ICsbXUCKmM ➤ Titration explained: never rush trauma healing https://youtu.be/n50ugTCeomU ➤ Pendulation: How to Shift Focus To Calm Overwhelm https://youtu.be/4Wbo1LPx-e8 ➤ Book: The Body Keeps The Score https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score ➤ Book: Nurturing Resilience https://www.resilienceandregulation.com/#get_the_book ➤ Functional Freeze Explained https://youtu.be/-qPCzzn-uQA ➤ The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study https://soundcloud.com/irenelyon/origins-of-the-ace-study ➤ Kathy Kain http://www.somaticpractice.net/ ➤ Peter Levine https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/ ➤ The Feldenkrais Method https://feldenkrais-method.org/ ➤ Stephen Porges & The Polyvagal Theory https://www.stephenporges.com/ . . . #mentalhealth #traumahealing #wellnessjourney __ Thank you for being here! 1. Leave a comment and let me know how this video impacted you. Feel free to leave a question (my team answers them each week!) 2. To get more nervous system health resources, plus learn more about me and my credentials, plus the many ways you can work with me at the practical level, head to my website: https://irenelyon.com 3. Follow me on social here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyonirene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenelyon SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/irenelyon 4. GOT QUESTIONS? Send an email to: [email protected] Please know that... The statements on this YouTube channel or in videos are simply opinion. Content presented or posted on this channel is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or a professional therapeutic relationship. Content presented or posted is intended to provide general health information for educational purposes only and you should contact the appropriate healthcare professional before relying on any such information. My website is a wealth of information, free resources, and information on how to start this work, so here it is one more time: https://irenelyon.com . .