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 explore structural dissociation arising from chronic traumatization. The book outlines how trauma fragments the self and presents treatment methods grounded in interpersonal neurobiology. It serves as a vital resource for clinicians working with trauma survivors, offering a structured path to recovery and integration.
About This Book
The Haunted Self delves into structural dissociation as a framework for understanding chronic traumatization. It examines how repeated trauma can fragment the personality, leading to dissociated states that influence daily functioning and emotional regulation.
Authors Kathy Steele, Onno Van Der Hart Ph.D., and Ellert R. S. Nijenhuis Ph.D. provide a comprehensive look at the theoretical underpinnings of this phenomenon, drawing from interpersonal neurobiology to explain the neurological and psychological impacts.
The book addresses treatment strategies tailored to individuals experiencing these dissociative structures, emphasizing integrative approaches that promote healing and wholeness.
As part of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, it bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research on trauma and the mind-body connection.
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