RT Article
T1 The unification of consciousness: Approaches to the healing of dissociation
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 34
IS 3
SP 233
OP 245
A1 Rosik, Christopher H.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 1995
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1669064832
AB 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.
K1 Dissociative Identity Disorder
K1 Mystical Tradition
K1 Psychological Perspective
K1 Psychological Treatment
K1 Unify Consciousness
DO 10.1007/BF02248761