Multiple Personalities Support Group
Dissociative identity disorder is a diagnosis described as the existence in an individual of two or more distinct identities or personalities, each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment. At least two of these personalities are considered to routinely take control of the individual's behavior, and there is also some associated memory loss,...
Just came across this webpage, sounds like a fun idea.
They talk about how when things are tough it's hard to remember what to do, so if you have a kit already made up it can really help you through.
My kids (inies) want the movie Peter Pan in ours, if we ever get around to making one. They suggests keeping chocolate inside it, but I'd be constantly having bad times just to get to the chocolate!
Anyone else interested in making one? And what would you include in it?
http://psychologiques.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/self-soothing-kits/
They talk about how when things are tough it's hard to remember what to do, so if you have a kit already made up it can really help you through.
My kids (inies) want the movie Peter Pan in ours, if we ever get around to making one. They suggests keeping chocolate inside it, but I'd be constantly having bad times just to get to the chocolate!
Anyone else interested in making one? And what would you include in it?
http://psychologiques.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/self-soothing-kits/
can you put a puppy or kitten in a kit :)
i have noticed that therapy dogs are becoming more popular within the mental health community
It's a great idea, for real, and keep it next to my first aid kit. I would have some chocolate in it, but not too much, and, a little teddy bear, and a verse - Romans 8:28, annnddda kaleidoscope, and a smiley face, and ummm a picture of Jesus smiling, and a tennis ball, anddd ...
how big can this kit be?
Our facilitator suggested we include things for all the senses. So I included some movies to watch, some picture books, music cd's to listen to, little treats to nibble on - lifesavers or gummi bears. Also tactile things that feel good - those little aloe socks feel yummy. A special blanket or soft stuffed animal. And things that smell good too - essential oils, soaps.
I really love my kit and I keep it in a backpack so I can take it with when we travel.