So the T wants me to read a section of the PTSD workbook that deals with grounding and finding a safe place. From my understanding the grounding is to keep you in the moment and to stop the dissociation. But then I thought the dissociation was a "safe place" for dealing with trauma. A defense mechanism for coping with trauma. Do I have the wrong impression of these?
Anyone practice grounding exercises? Are they a long term thing or just something to get you through this period in your life?