What Is dissociation?

Dissociation is the separating of part of a person during trauma. It occurs in a split second, unlike repression which takes a while to set up and is more cumbersome for the person. It also differs from denial, suppression and deep-level switching in clients.

In dissociation the completeness of the separation depends on the degree of trauma, any past experiences of trauma, and the age and creativity of the person. Highly intelligent and creative people tend to dissociate more during trauma. The part which has split off from the core person hides away, far from detection, often hidden from their own selves! Dissociation is a highly effective coping mechanism, and allows a much greater degree of conscious control at the time of trauma and at any later time when similar circumstances appear to be developing.

A new explanation for the stubborn or recurring symptoms in our more challenging clients can be found from understanding dissociation. There are indeed many reasons why a completed kinesiology balance may not bring the results we were expecting. It is time to look at a further reason - dissociation!

Inner calm and huge improvements can come about when clients who have previously been deeply traumatised understand that conflicting energy in them is due mainly to the coping mechanism of dissociation, and have corrections adapted for the dissociation.

How common is dissociation?

My kinesiology research (which I will be reviewing at the workshop) shows that dissociation is far more common than previously realised I would estimate that at least 30% of kinesiology clients would have some form of dissociation, and this figure could be a lot higher. Dissociation takes many forms, some quite minor, others of major significance to the client. Discussion of its more extreme forms (previously called Multiple Personality Disorder, now called Dissociative Identity Disorder) has only become popular in the psychological literature since 1994, so it is a new area with much to teach us about others (and ourselves!)

What are the symptoms of dissociation? Some of the symptoms include staring trances, day dreaming, being distracted, eyes flicking in certain directions, losing time, inappropriate sleeping or exhaustion, memory loss gaps during childhood or what happened last week, major mood swings, never displaying weakness, and out of character behaviour.

This amazing new breakthrough will help you tremendously in your work with more challenging clients. I encourage you to find out more by attending the next workshop on Dealing With Dissociation.

Comments from participants: "An excellently presented workshop, from a very sincere facilitator with caring qualities and a sense of humour Jenny has a lot to offer those interested in helping people with dissociated parts." ... "Great- thanks!" ... "I would like the opportunity to experience more of your work. It seems so important. "

Jenny Spriggs taught this workshop in London after the I-ASK International Kinesiology Conference in 1997. She also teaches in Australia. Enjoy this unique workshop and gain its positive benefits!