Isolation of affect

Affect isolation is a defense mechanism that involves separating the emotional charge from a thought, memory, or description of an event.

Definicja

The person may talk about a difficult event calmly, technically, or without any visible contact with emotion. Such a mechanism may temporarily protect against overload, but if it becomes the only way to cope, it may make it difficult to integrate experiences and relationships. This is not a diagnosis in itself, but a description of a method of psychological protection.

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Praktyka i życie

When describing a difficult situation, add one question: "What could I feel in my body then?" Don't force emotions, just check if there is access to even a small signal.

Częste błędne rozumienie

It is a mistake to take a calm tone as an absence of suffering. The second mistake is to force emotions when the nervous system needs safety first.

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