A Brief Introduction to Dissociation
There are few constructs in psychology that are as misunderstood as those relating to dissociation. There are times when many of us have experienced the sensation of being away from ourselves – so engaged in a book or movie that we lose track of time, or driving somewhere and having no memory of the journey. This is a very basic understanding of the concept however does explain the basic element of removal from self that underlies an awareness of dissociation. In a therapeutic sense, dissociation is a common defence or reaction to a traumatic situation (Steinberg, 2008). It is a natural bodily response to life threatening situations or trauma. »
