Somatoform Dissociation: Phenomena, Measurement, and Theoretical Issues

Expanding the definition of disassociation in psychiatry, Ellert J. Nijenhaus presents a summary of the somatoform components of disassociation - how sensory and motor functions are affected by dissociative disorders. Founded in the current view of the mind-body integration, this book is essential reading for all mental health professionals engaged in the diagnosis, treatment, and study of dissociative disorders, PTSD, and other trauma-related psychiatric disorders.