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The Stranger in the Mirror by Marlene Steinberg, M.D.

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The Stranger in the Mirror

Marlene Steinberg, M.D., Maxine Schnall

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 9, 2001

Reading lane: Dissociation & DID

A Psychology pick for readers exploring The Stranger in the Mirror.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

The Self, Unsettled

A close look at dissociation connects clinical insight with questions of trauma, identity, and recovery.

Come here for

  • A nuanced view of dissociation and why it can go undiagnosed
  • Case histories that illuminate responses to trauma

Expect

  • Psychological insight grounded in a diagnostic test
  • A contemplative focus on recovery and a healthier sense of self

Book Details

Authors
Marlene Steinberg, M.D., Maxine Schnall
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 9, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Dissociation & DID · Personality Disorders
Reading lane
Dissociation & DID

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Publisher Categories

  • Social History

  • Healing Practices

  • Psychiatry / General

  • Psychology

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  • Therapy & Counseling

  • History of Psychology

  • Dissociation & DID

  • Personality Disorders

About This Book

Discover groundbreaking findings on a hidden epidemic -- and why it so often is misdiagnosed. You peer into the mirror and have trouble recognizing yourself. You feel as if you're going through the motions of life or you're watching a movie of yourself. These are all symptoms of dissociation -- a debilitating psychological condition involving feelings of disconnection that affects 30 million people in North America and often goes untreated. The Stranger in the Mirror offers...

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Discover groundbreaking findings on a hidden epidemic -- and why it so often is misdiagnosed. You peer into the mirror and have trouble recognizing yourself. You feel as if you're going through the motions of life or you're watching a movie of yourself. These are all symptoms of dissociation -- a debilitating psychological condition involving feelings of disconnection that affects 30 million people in North America and often goes untreated. The Stranger in the Mirror offers unique guidelines for identifying and recovering from dissociative symptoms based on Dr. Marlene Steinberg's breakthrough diagnostic test. Filled with fascinating case histories of people with multiple personalities, this book provides enlightening insights into how all of us respond to trauma and overcome it. Her innovative method of treatment will benefit anyone in search of a healthier sense of self and a heightened capacity for joy.

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