The Haunted Self: Structural Dissociation and the Treatment of Chronic Traumatization (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
by Kathy Steele, Onno Van Der Hart Ph.D., Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis Ph.D.
In The Haunted Self, experts Kathy Steele, Onno van der Hart, and Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis present structural dissociation as a model for treating chronic traumatization. Part of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, it explores how trauma fragments the self and provides therapeutic approaches for integration and recovery, aiding clinicians in addressing deep-seated dissociation.
About This Book
The Haunted Self delves into structural dissociation as a key framework for comprehending chronic traumatization. It examines how repeated trauma can fragment the personality, leading to dissociated states that influence daily functioning and emotional regulation.
Drawing from the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, the book integrates neurobiological insights with clinical perspectives on trauma treatment. Authors Kathy Steele, Onno van der Hart, and Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis provide a structured approach to recognizing and working with these dissociative processes.
The text emphasizes therapeutic strategies tailored to chronic trauma, focusing on integration and healing. It serves as a vital resource for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of trauma's long-term effects on the self.
Through detailed exploration, the book highlights the interplay between dissociation and interpersonal neurobiology, offering practical guidance for treatment in complex cases of traumatization.
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