This week we are talking about depersonalization, derealization, otherwise known as dissociation. We will also discuss DID or dissociative identity disorder, how we can build our sense of self, if we can love therapy too much, and why we can feel awkward after disclosing our self injury. Finally, we will talk about whether or not we can be so damaged that no ... Show More
Sep 3
Signs You’re Dealing with the Dark Triad (Psychopath, Narcissist, or Machiavellian?)
What is the Dark Triad, and how can you tell if you’re dealing with a narcissist, a psychopath, or someone high in Machiavellianism? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton breaks down the core traits of dark triad personalities, the key differences between them, and the ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 27
Dissociation: From Zoning Out to Depersonalization
Have you ever felt completely disconnected from your body, lost hours of time, or wondered why you feel numb when overwhelmed? In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton explores dissociation and the full spectrum of dissociative disorders, including depersonalization-dereal ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 21
Do You Have CPTSD? Symptoms, Flashbacks & Treatments
What is Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and how does it differ from traditional PTSD or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? In this episode of Ask Kati Anything (Ep. 328), licensed therapist Kati Morton breaks down the ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for Complex PTSD, the impact of chronic e ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2021
#19: Are you Daydreaming or Dissociating?
<p>Daydreaming is TOTALLY normal of course! But what if you have a pattern of zoning out when big, uncomfortable, or unsafe feelings arise, to the point where you find it hard to stay in your body? <b><em>What does it mean?!!</em></b> In today's episode, I'll talk abou ... Show More
12m 37s
Oct 2022
EMDR Therapy and Dissociative Disorders
Dissociation is a disconnection between a person’s thoughts, sensory experience, memory, and/or sense of identity. Do we all dissociate at some point in time? What about when our dissociation level becomes extreme and impacts our ability to function or could create a distance fro ... Show More
28m 19s
<div> <div> <p><span>In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, gives a thumbnail sketch of the complicated topic of Dissociation. In this episode you will hear:</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <span>What Disso ... Show More