The very latest news from the world of Psychology. Private Therapy Clinic blog offers information about psychological concepts, theories, therapeutic approaches and human behaviour. The articles and vides posted here also offer tips and advice written by registered Psychologist Dr. Becky Spelman and our team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists.
Beyond the binary question of “cure” lies a more meaningful journey. One of integration, communication, and reclaiming a life no longer controlled by dissociation. While the portrayal of dissociative identity disorder (DID) in films like “Split” has brought more attention to the condition, it’s also created a lot of misconceptions about what is an incredibly…
Beyond the binary question of “cure” lies a more meaningful journey. One of integration, communication, and reclaiming a life no longer controlled by dissociation. While the portrayal of dissociative identity...
The arrival of autumn also means the start of a new school year; a time that can bring both excitement and anxiety to parents and children alike.
When a child’s mind faces the unthinkable, it doesn’t break, it becomes brilliantly creative, building internal communities that preserve humanity through extraordinary organisational resilience Polyfragmented Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) might...
Have you ever thought to yourself “why am I so emotional?” We can all get a little overwhelmed sometimes. It doesn’t imply we’re weak, it simply means that we have...
Beneath the surface of protective parts lies an undamaged essence—a Self that is confident, curious, and calm, sheltered from harm by various protectors. You could think about supporting someone with...
Understanding alter systems means recognising multiplicity not as disorder, but as the mind’s most creative response to impossibly traumatic circumstances Within dissociative identity disorder, an alter system represents neurobiologically distinct...
Within Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), the Gatekeeper Alter is a vital part of the overall system of alters that’s responsible for maintaining equilibrium within an individual that’s experienced complex trauma...
Context isn’t just important within relationships with DID. It’s a foundational way of relating. The same conversations build trust in a romantic setting might become a boundary violation in work...
It’s well understood within attachment theory that everyone conforms to a certain attachment style depending on their upbringing and environmental influences. The most challenging of these both to live with...
Living with a facial or body disfigurement can be very difficult, and can pose a significant challenge to self-esteem, with potentially serious consequences for mental and emotional health. However, with...
