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"Am I making this up?" If that question keeps you up at night, this one is for you. Iridescent Birdie deconstructs denial, explores trusting your own knowing, and shares the revolutionary power of starting exactly where you are.
Join us live at the Plural Positivity World Conference 2026, our 8th annual gathering, June 12 to 14 on Airmeet. Most sessions have a live Q&A, so bring your questions. Tickets close today, Thursday, June 11. Reserve your place now. ppwc26.heysummit.com
This year we again had an overwhelming community response, and we're hosting an amazing Plural lineup of 20 Plural presenters, including The Esoteric, Katie Keech, Megan Griffith, Verses, The Crisses, and 14 other Systems (and 1 Singlet!). Most sessions have a live Q&A, so please come ask your questions. Each day ends with a virtual meetup!
"Am I making this up?" If that question keeps you up at night, this one is for you. Iridescent Birdie deconstructs denial, explores trusting your own knowing, and shares the revolutionary power of starting exactly where you are.
Join us live at the Plural Positivity World Conference 2026, our 8th annual gathering, June 12 to 14 on Airmeet. Most sessions have a live Q&A, so bring your questions. Tickets close today, Thursday, June 11. Reserve your place now. ppwc26.heysummit.com
This year we again had an overwhelming community response, and we're hosting an amazing Plural lineup of 20 Plural presenters, including The Esoteric, Katie Keech, Megan Griffith, Verses, The Crisses, and 14 other Systems (and 1 Singlet!). Most sessions have a live Q&A, so please come ask your questions. Each day ends with a virtual meetup!
![[CC] Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System by Theresa Slater](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7GAL1rMyLnc/mqdefault.jpg "[CC] Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System by Theresa Slater
The Plural Positivity World Conference happens every year online in May or June. Get your ticket and find out more about PPWC and our other virtual events at: https://powertotheplurals.com/events Plural Positivity World Conference 2024
Theresa Slater
Jungian Perspectives: The Significance of the Unconscious in a DID System
Session description: This presentation delves into the intricate interplay of conscious and unconscious realms, drawing from personal experiences and Jungian insights. Focused on Dissociative Identity Adaptation (DID), it explores the impact of obscured thoughts, alters’ role, and shadow works significance. The speaker shares their journey, from discovering their DID system to integrating conscious and unconscious elements for mental stability. The speaker also examines the impact of obscured thoughts and images on the conscious mind, elucidating the struggles with violent intrusive thoughts and the passive influence of alters. The integration of hypersexual child alters/parts is explored through the lens of shadow work, highlighting the importance of self-compassion in embracing and understanding these aspects. Dreams emerge as crucial restorers of psychological balance, offering unique insights into the unconscious intentions of alters/parts within the system. The presentation underscores the value of dreams as messengers between instinctive and rational parts of the mind, providing a deeper understanding of the inner world. The speaker reflects on their journey of system discovery, navigating dissociation, and regulating their nervous system to foster a healthier connection between parts, emotions, and decision-making.
TW (TRIGGER WARNINGS) for the session: Mentions of childhood sexual abuse, hyper sexual child alters, violence, dissociation
Presenter bio: I identify as a 43-year-old gender-fluid, neuroqueer woman with a Self-led plural identity. I am physically able and mid- sized. I celebrate being bisexual, polyamorous, and kinky. Raised by a single mother on disability benefits, I acknowledge and appreciate the privilege of my university education. As an Anglican Christian and a seventh- generation white settler Canadian, our faith informs our values of love, acceptance, and reconciliation.
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