Trauma, Torture and Dissociation: A Psychoanalytic View
Author(s): Aida Alayarian (Author)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: December 31, 2011
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 344 pages
ISBN-10: 1855758768
ISBN-13: 9781855758766
Book Description
Theoretical material is presented in close conjunction with clinical data in the form of vignettes and case studies to illustrate the key points outlined in this book, which focuses on the multidimensional approach to the understanding of childhood trauma. It examines the contributions of psychoanalysis, emphasising the act of ‘dissociation’ (healthy and unhealthy). Specific attention is given to the internalisation of the m/other/object as the ‘listening other’, and the dissociated part/s that may results in an over idealised yet feared object. The final discussion focuses on how patients in therapy become able to transform fears into ‘psychic space’ and to break away from vulnerability, by developing a better ‘sense of self’, as the result of having the therapist as the ‘listening other’.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Dr Alayarian’s work on dissociation is an important contribution to research rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition. Like Winnicott (1986) who discussed the splitting of the self as an achievement of personal growth in some circumstances, she sees healthy dissociation as a skill of survival for the traumatized. The research is the fruition of therapy with children and adults over decades and is valuable for those working with the increasing scope of trauma both in the NHS and private practice.” (Lennox K. Thomas, Consultant Psychotherapist, British Association of Psychotherapists; Fellow)
Trauma, Torture and Dissociation: A Psychoanalytic View
Author(s): Aida Alayarian (Author)
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: June 14, 2019
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 344 pages
ISBN-10: 0367107147
ISBN-13: 9780367107147
Book Description
Theoretical material is presented in close conjunction with clinical data in the form of vignettes and case studies to illustrate the key points outlined in this book, which focuses on the multidimensional approach to the understanding of childhood trauma. It examines the contributions of psychoanalysis, emphasising the act of ‘dissociation’ (healthy and unhealthy). Specific attention is given to the internalisation of the m/other/object as the ‘listening other’, and the dissociated part/s that may results in an over idealised yet feared object. The final discussion focuses on how patients in therapy become able to transform fears into ‘psychic space’ and to break away from vulnerability, by developing a better ‘sense of self’, as the result of having the therapist as the ‘listening other’.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Dr Alayarian’s work on dissociation is an important contribution to research rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition. Like Winnicott (1986) who discussed the splitting of the self as an achievement of personal growth in some circumstances, she sees healthy dissociation as a skill of survival for the traumatized. The research is the fruition of therapy with children and adults over decades and is valuable for those working with the increasing scope of trauma both in the NHS and private practice.”–Lennox K. Thomas, Consultant Psychotherapist, British Association of Psychotherapists; Fellow
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