Dissociation
Situations
Coping
100
What is another way you can say that you are 'dissociating?"
daydreaming, zoning out, spacing out, passenger of the car - not driver, loosing touch with surroundings etc.
100
True or False. Dissociation is NOT a detachment from reality
False. It is a detachment from reality, often going back in time in your thoughts.
100
When coping with dissociation, coming back into the present moment can be done by ..?
Using your senses. This brings you back into the here and now.
200
True or False: Dissociating is a NATURAL reaction to stress.
True. Our bodies may react in this way to cope with the situation
200
What things might cause someone to dissociate?
memories of past events
situations that remind you of the past
high levels of stress
etc.
200
what do you do for this coping skill card?
pay attention/think about different body areas (ie. arms, legs, feet)
can even squeeze these muscles to help bring back to the present moment
300
What is dissociating?
Disconnecting self from the world around you
*variety of answers welcome
300
Can forgetting parts of your day mean that you dissociated?
Yes !
Dissociation can cause gaps in memory and time.
300
this is part of 1 of the coping skills. what is it asking you to do.
Give some examples.
asking to find 4 things you can touch.
any 4 items that can be touched
400
Why do people dissociate?
As a way to cope with distressing/overwhelming situations, memories, emotions etc.
400
You are at a coffee shop with a friend, they are telling you about their week. You are able to hear what they are saying, but are not really listening since you are thinking about a situation that made you uncomfortable the day before.
Is this an example of dissociation?
Yes. Your body is there in the coffee shop with your friend, but your mind is off thinking about other things rather than being in the moment with your friend.
400
demonstrate this coping skill
breathing in 4 seconds, out 4 seconds