The unification of consciousness: Approaches to the healing of dissociation

This study examines the process of unifying consciousness as described in the Christian mystical tradition and in the psychological treatment of dissociative identity disorder (DID). A comparison of the experience of the self in the contemplative and the DID patient is also undertaken to emphasize p...

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Main Author: Rosik, Christopher H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1995]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1995, Volume: 34, Issue: 3, Pages: 233-245
Further subjects:B Dissociative Identity Disorder
B Unify Consciousness
B Psychological Treatment
B Mystical Tradition
B Psychological Perspective
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Summary:This study examines the process of unifying consciousness as described in the Christian mystical tradition and in the psychological treatment of dissociative identity disorder (DID). A comparison of the experience of the self in the contemplative and the DID patient is also undertaken to emphasize points of continuity. The present analysis proposes that differentiating first-order dissociation (separation from a divine being or source) from second-order dissociation (separation from parts of one's own self and experiences) can preserve the insights gathered from both spiritual and psychological perspectives.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/BF02248761