Dissociation and Grounding

Written by Dylan Crum, MSW, LSW (he/him) What is Dissociation? Dissociation is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress that results in a feeling of detachment between our thoughts, feelings, memories, surroundings, behavior, and identity. While some level of detachment can be healthy, dissociation typically impacts our quality of life and ability to function. Dissociation can range from a temporary lapse in awareness (think of “zoning out”) to a full break in identity or ab