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Jul 2020
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Disorganized Attachment: Fear without S...

DAVID PUDER, M.D.
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When people dissociate, it means they feel disconnected from their body. They feel fear and dread, sometimes feeling completely frozen. As mental health professionals, understanding disorganized attachment gives us appreciation and understanding for the necessity of empathy, attunement and deeply understanding the experience of another.

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