Date: October 7, 2023

This recording talks about answering questions from members and dissociation as a coping mechanism for stress and trauma. Valerie starts by answering question from members on different topics. She explains how to use the hot and cold shower to reduce the stress. The topic shift to how to grind seeds and different ways to add them to food as well as how to store these. Then the discussion shifts into dissociation which involves disconnecting from one’s feelings, memories, or sense of identity. She explains that dissociation occurs on a spectrum from mild daydreaming to more severe forms like dissociative identity disorder. Common signs of dissociation were described, as well as how it relates to the stress response in the body. She also covers supportive strategies for managing dissociation.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge on what dissociation is and it’s coping mechanism with trauma. Then you are sure to gain a golden nugget or two with Valerie’s wealth of knowledge as you work towards creating the life that you want and deserve.