with Dr Terence Palmer PhD
Major news in coming on a sequel to the research that formed the basis for THE THIRD MAN FACTOR. If any of you have come across new examples of ‘third man’-type reports, I would be very grateful if you would either post them on the forum, or get in touch via email: john@johngeiger.net
The case of Miss Beauchamp offers a good introduction to the problem of ‘discernment’, that is to distinguish the difference between a dissociated ego-part and the consciousness of a discarnate entity.
This is a much simplified diagram of a model to illustrate the relationship between ego-strength, dissociation potential and the predisposition to experience the hearing of voices through psychosis and / or spiritual mediumship. It is hoped that this simple diagram will encourage discussion and debate about these relationships.
Here is a chronological table to illustrate the development of terminology that is associated with dissociative disorders.
Dissociation chronological table