Helping multiples and their loved ones to remember the music
PartnersSo, your partner is multiple? Congratulations. Thats means he or she is an incredible, inteligent, creative, strong, interesting person. It also means you're in for a wild, and not always pleasant ride as they do their healing work. There are many things you can do to help your partner and to make it easier on yourself. These are just a few. What do I do now? Finding out about your partner's past and current issues is a shock, and how you cope with the shock is very important. Managing Triggers and Flashbacks Helping your partner through the rough times Get to know the insiders Self Injury Understand why it happens, and learn how to help them stop The "s" word Keeping your sex life alive, while making your partner feel safe. What we want you to know |
FriendsFirstly, congratulation on being a great friend. The very fact that you are here shows how devoted you are to your firend. Being a multiple's friend is not always easy, but it can be pretty cool. It is not your responsibility to fix, take care of, or protect your friend. But there are things you can do to help them help themselves. What do I do now? Finding out about your friends's past and current issues is a shock, and how you cope with the shock is very important. Get to know the insiders Managing the difficulties of being friends with a multiple Boundaries I think my friend is still being hurt What to do if you suspect abuse is still a part of your friend's life. What we want you to know |
Teachers, Therapists and other Health ProfessionalsI'd like to take a moment to talk to you about your job. The work you do is vital, and difficult and I applaud you for making that choice. And now, I have a favor to ask. You have a unique opportunity to help survivors and to end abuse. Please, do all you can to learn about DID, childhood abuse and domestic violence. Signs & Sypmtoms Recognizing the signs and symptoms of abuse, domestic violence, DID and PTSD. A newbie's guide to DID So a client has DID and you've never heard of it. What now? Dont's Things not to say or do to a multiple or any other abuse survivor Things you should know Things to keep in mind when working with survivors (a survivor's list) Links Great places to learn more, find ways to help and spread awareness in your professional communities |
"I just can't stand it when..."Being connected to a multiple can be very frustrating. You care about them very much, and you understand that there are reasons for everything they do, but sometimes, thats just not enough. These are some of things we have been most often told are frustrating things we do. We'd like to take a minute to explain them and to give you some ideas to cope. The I can't/I'm not good enough syndrome I want my partner/friend back When you miss the person you used to know Somtimes its hard to believe all that really happened I feel so helpless Sometimes there really is nothing you can do Changes When healing requires changes in your lives or relationship |
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