When Dissociation Changes the Rules of Therapy
Briefly

When Dissociation Changes the Rules of Therapy
"Therapists often feel alone in their work with dissociation, which can increase the risk for ethical missteps and boundary challenges. Many clinicians share similar fears and uncertainties."
"Moving too quickly into trauma processing can overwhelm dissociative systems. Effective treatment requires a nuanced understanding and collaboration with the system of parts."
Therapists worldwide experience similar fears and challenges when addressing dissociation in clients. Many clinicians feel uncertain and isolated, leading to potential ethical missteps. Effective treatment necessitates collaboration with the client's dissociative system rather than rushing into trauma work. Moving too quickly can overwhelm dissociative parts, complicating the therapeutic process. Without adequate training in dissociation, therapists may struggle to navigate these complexities, risking significant consequences for their clients.
Read at Psychology Today
Unable to calculate read time
[
|
]