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This book provides all of the information a practitioner needs in
order to begin work with clients with Dissociative Identity
Disorder (DID). Drawing on experiences from her own practice and
extensive research conducted with the help of internationally
acclaimed experts in the field, the author describes the
development of DID and the structure of the personality of these
clients. The reader is guided through the assessment process, the
main phases and components of treatment, and the issues and
contentions that may arise in this work. Throughout the text there
are case examples, practical exercises, techniques, and strategies
that can be used in therapy sessions. The resources section
includes screening and assessment instruments, as well as
information on techniques for managing anxiety and self harm, both
of which can be major problems when working with clients with DID.
This book is aimed at psychotherapy providers (although it is
likely to also be of interest to sufferers and their families) who
want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential
principles of assessing and working with clients with DID. Using
vignettes, the author describes the structure of the personality of
someone with DID and guides the reader through the various
assessment tools. Issues and considerations for each of the three
stages of therapy are outlined and discussed. In the beginning
stage, therapy focuses on stabilization, containment and
strengthening the host. In the middle stage, the key elements
include mapping the identities and working through trauma events.
The Bask model is described as a method for this process. In the
final stages of therapy, the author evaluates the concept of
integration versus multiple living and describes some of the
processes clients undergo towards the end of therapy.
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