The Truth about Trauma and Dissociation is a relational guide which empowers the reader to understand traumatic experience and its aftermath without a loss of feelings. It introduces the key concepts of trauma and dissociation with an easy-to-understand breakdown of conditions and themes for therapy. This is a compelling and sensitive introduction, and may well be Sinason’s most significant publication to date.
Susan Wright –
‘This is a small but powerful and thought-provoking book written by a leader in the field of dissociative studies. […] Sinason writes at her best, with evocatively worded phrases and powerful metaphors. […] And the device of starting and ending with the same short poem was brilliant, and one of the ways that Sinason tried to actively engage her readers. She also writes with a deeply humane voice—non-judgemental, caring, and compassionate to us when we cannot bear to know or cannot help some-one.’
Letticia Banton, TR Together, 2024 –
‘In a lively and conversational tone of voice, Valerie manages to provide a succinct yet rich overview of two related psychotherapeutic concepts: trauma and dissociation. […] Woven throughout the book are quotes from the arts, literature and poetry, which Valerie beautifully uses to illuminate the often unspeakable and timeless nature of trauma and dissociation. This adds an emotional experiential depth to her insightful commentary for the reader.’