Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson How to Deal with Dissociation
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Jan 25, 2021 Learn about dissociation, its causes, symptoms, and coping mechanisms. Explore the risks of over-pathologizing and how to grow self-worth. Discover the challenges of mindfulness for dissociation and the importance of enjoying grounding experiences. Recap the nature of being associated and ways to combat dissociation.
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Dissociation Definition
- Dissociation is a break in the continuous experience of reality, self, or the surrounding world.
- This break can manifest as a disruption in the continuous sense of self or the seamless integration of perceptions and memories.
Dissociation Spectrum
- Dissociation ranges from normal, like zoning out while driving, to problematic, like numbness in triggering situations, to severe, like dissociative disorders.
- These disorders include multiple personality disorder and other conditions involving significant impairment and distress.
Client Example
- Rick Hanson describes a client with trauma history who experienced extreme dissociation during sessions.
- The client would lose consciousness, slump, and even be found disoriented in their car after appointments.