Posts tagged dissociation treatment
What Frozen Iguanas Teach Us About Trauma Healing

Did you know that when the weather gets too cold for iguanas, they become immobilized and go into a "coma like" state?

When I heard about the term "frozen iguanas", I thought about the "freeze response" also known as "numbing out", or called "dissociation".

The story about the iguana that made me think about trauma healing - because the suggestion is not to wake the iguana up. You don't "shake it" back to reality.  You wait for the body to recalibrate- as the temperature is warmer- and once it senses that "safety", it can "defrost".


The same is true for good trauma healing.

We cannot force ourselves, our clients, or anyone, for that matter to "snap out of it" or "get back to where they were at". When you're in a survival state, the most important thing is to go slowly .

Often, when it comes to healing trauma, we may feel compelled to "snap out of it" in a forceful way, when really  being mindful, skillful and intentional in the healing process is of utmost important. And, doing so leads to more sustainable change, longer lasting results and real relief!

At our practice, our staff are highly trained helping you heal from not just trauma, but also reducing anxiety, depression and improving your relationships. 

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Dissociation and Trauma Therapy in Five Towns, Long Island

WHAT IS DISSOCIATION? Do you ever space out and just need to think of nothing? We all have moments where we space out and feel somewhat disconnected. How do we know, though, what is normal amounts of "spacing out" and when do these "mental escapes" become concerning? The word dissociation means not feeling connecting to yourself.  This is a common experience individuals have, especially those who use it as a coping mechanism to escape stressful situations.

Read more about trauma therapy for dissociation and trauma in Five Towns, Nassau and across Long Island, NY.

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Help, I'm dissociating, now what?

Esther Goldstein, LCSW provides Trauma and PTSD Treatment , Dissociation Treatment and EMDR Therapy to help you overcome your past and move forward in life. Book your first session in her Cedarhurst office in Nassau County

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