The Haunted Self: Structural Dissociation and the Treatment of Chronic Traumatization (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

by Onno van der Hart

Vehement emotion differs from intense emotion in that it is not adaptive, is overwhelming to the individual, and its expression is not helpful.

hyper-reactivity to relational fluctuations,

The proof that symptoms are manifestations of structural dissociation lies in demonstrating that one part of the personality recalls a memory or has experiences that another part does not.

Also, during the course of therapy, as more safety in the present is experienced by all parts of the personality, there may be increased intrusions as more EPs begin to engage with the therapist.

highly abnormal parental approaches that induce disorganized attachment in the child

but fugues can also be related to intense conflicts or otherwise stressful situations such as marital discord,