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Are You Aware of the Disagreements About Dissociation?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by understandingdissociation

We are in the midst of a largely unacknowledged disagreement about what dissociation is. A few parties to this disagreement are quite explicit about their difference of opinion (e.g., Steele, Dorahy, Van der Hart, & Nijenhuis, 2009). Most of us, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Launch of UnderstandingDissociation.com!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by understandingdissociation

UnderstandingDissociation.com seeks to advance our understanding of dissociation and its relationship to trauma. To that end, I will present my own thoughts as well the latest thinking from the literature, recent presentations, and discussions at conferences. I anticipate that your … Continue reading →

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