Dissociation

Signs of Dissociation

Dr. Britton describes signs of meditation-induced dissociation and how to tell the difference between dissociation and meditative calm

The Haunted Self

by van der Hart, O., Nijenhuis, E., Steele, K (2006).

In this book, three leading researchers and clinicians share 65 years of collective experience of working with trauma survivors. the book describes a phase-oriented treatment that focuses on the identification and treatment of structural dissociation.

Depersonalization

By Maurcio Sierra (2006)

The first and only academic textbook on depersonalization derealization (DPDR) syndrome by a DPDR researcher. Contains highly referenced history, detailed descriptions of symptoms, triggers, neurobiological models and treatment modalities. The #1 most important book on this topic.

Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation

by Boon, S., Steele, K., & van der Hart, O. (2011).

This training manual for patients who have a trauma-related dissociative disorder includes short educational pieces, homework sheets, and exercises. Topics include understanding dissociation and PTSD, using inner reflection, emotion regulation, coping with dissociative problems related to triggers and traumatic memories, resolving sleep problems related to dissociation, coping with relational difficulties,

Feeling Unreal

by Daphne Simeon (2006)

This accessible lay-friendly book explores not only depersonalization, but the philosophical and literary implications of selflessness, descriptive case studies, overview of research, possible treatments, and strategies for living and thriving when life seems 'unreal.'  Like Sierra, Simeon is also a first-rate DPDR researcher.

Stranger to Myself

by Jeffrey Abugel (2011)

A journalistic, yet highly personal examination of depersonalization as a disorder, and a cultural phenomenon, including case histories, treatment, and literary and spiritual perspectives. Abugel is a hybrid researcher and DPDR experiencer.