Dissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations

In the search of how to cure my anxiety/depression, I found this book to be very refreshing. Mainly because it's like someone finally gets it. It's like someone finally understands that it's a real disability/hindrance in life. While there are no cures in this book (at least not for my scenario) it was nice to know that I wasn't alone in feeling the way I do. Awhile back, I lent this book out to a friend and they must have liked it so much, because I never got it back. It's a great read, especially for therapists trying to better understand their patients.

A very thorough overview of the dissociative processes, their mechanisms, and treatment guidelines by a highly knowledgeable author. Mindfulness as treatment is described in great detail.

Christine Forner has written a beautiful text on a complex topic. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Forner has taken two distinct fields and found common ground in a way that is both creative and compelling. Dissociative disorders are among the most difficult to treat. So often clinicians struggle to find ways to help these clients without overwhelming them with trauma-related material. The fear of re-traumatizing clients is often voiced by therapists. With this new text, Forner has opened up a way of working that is kind and gradual, yet containing and validating of difficult client feelings. This is a must-read for therapists and clients alike, and is a beautiful piece of work. I really enjoyed this outstanding book.
R.M.

The ideas presented in this book have helped me immensely in understanding my clients and how I can use mindfulness in a way that is responsive to their needs.