Why This Book?

The Dissociation Made Simple Flipchart is a beautifully designed educational tool that helps make the often-misunderstood experience of dissociation approachable, visual, and easier to talk about — both in therapy and in everyday language. Based on Dr. Jamie Marich’s book Dissociation Made Simple, this flipchart gives therapists, educators, and survivors the language and visuals to explain what dissociation is, why it happens, and how to respond with care rather than fear or shame.

Who It’s For

• Therapists and clinicians working with survivors who dissociate
• Survivors looking for clear, visual explanations of their own experiences
• Educators, coaches, and advocates creating trauma-informed learning spaces

Big Takeaways

• Dissociation is a natural survival response — not a flaw or disorder.
• When explained gently and visually, complex trauma reactions can feel far less frightening and much more manageable.
• Understanding dissociation reduces shame and opens the door to self-compassion and nervous system awareness.

How It Can Help

This flipchart is a grounding, non-pathologizing way to explore dissociation in clinical sessions, groups, or personal reflection. It gives trauma survivors and their supporters a way to talk about what’s happening inside with language that is kind, clear, and based in lived experience. For survivors who have felt confused or ashamed by their responses, this chart becomes a mirror — one that reflects not dysfunction, but survival.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• Best used in conjunction with Dissociation Made Simple for deeper exploration.
• While designed for therapists, it is helpful and accessible for many survivors and caregivers.
• Content includes metaphors, illustrations, and grounding concepts such as the Window of Tolerance and parts of the self.