Dissociation

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Scientific and popular interest in dissociation and dissociative disorders has surged in the past decade. In response, Steven Jay Lynn and Judith W. Rhue present a comprehensive volume that covers major aspects of dissociation, including models, diagnostic and treatment approaches, and significant research and conceptual issues. This illuminating work confronts controversies surrounding the topic and serves as an important scholarly resource. The first section lays the groundwork by discussing current theoretical and research perspectives, presenting the latest findings alongside clinical examples. The second section offers practical information for clinicians diagnosing and treating clients with dissociative disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and the effects of sexual victimization and cult involvement. It emphasizes the impact of social and cultural factors on dissociative symptoms and explores how transference and countertransference influence the treatment of multiple personality disorder (MPD). The third section addresses current issues and controversies, providing essential insights for clinicians working with dissociative disorders. It examines questions regarding the relationship between trauma and dissociative pathology, the creation of pseudomemories, and the classification of conversion and dissociative disorders. This provocative volume contributes significantly to the scholarly literature on dissociati