The Dissociative Identity Disorder Sourcebook

Finally, a book that addresses your concerns about DID From Eve to Sybil to Truddi Chase, the media have long chronicled the lives of people with dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder.The Dissociative Identity Disorder Sourcebookserves as a much-needed bridge for communication between the dissociative individual and therapists, family, and friends who also have to learn to deal with the effects of this truly astonishing disorder.

Deborah Bray Haddock, M.Ed., M.A., L.P., is a psychologist specializing in trauma-related disorders, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, and dissociation.

Foreword

xi

Preface

xv

Acknowledgments

xxi

Dissociation: An Overview

1

(26)

Terminology

Diagnostic Criteria

History of Dissociation and DID

Current Thinking

Understanding the Parts of the Self

The Brain and Dissociation

The Effects of Trauma

Creative Coping or Dysfunction? You Be the Judge

27

(28)

Development of DID

Mental Disorders and Adaptive Functioning

Adaptive Functioning

Brain Maturation and Emotional Management

Developmental Issues

Developmental Stages of Childhood

Developmental Deficits

Examples of Adaptive Functioning

Adaptive Versus Maladaptive Functions of DID

Summary

Diagnosing the Disorder

55

(24)

Indicators of Dissociation

DID Versus Schizophrenia

Ego States and Diagnosis

Borderline Personality Disorder Versus DID

Early Diagnostic Benchmarks

BASK Model

Dissociative Experience Scale (DES)

Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20)

Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

Summary

Treatment Philosophies and Approaches

79

(40)

Insurance Versus Fee for Service

Choosing a Therapist

Contacting Therapists

Treatment Approaches

Theoretical Perspectives in Treating DID

Other Perspectives

Summary

Stages of Therapy and What to Expect

119

(24)

Stabilization

Issues Related to Self

Trauma Work

Integration Work

Postintegration Therapy

When Seeing a Therapist Is Not Enough

143

(26)

Therapist Fit

Internal Conflicts

Defenses

Conflicts with the Therapist

Fear

Stress

Transitions

Interventions

Trauma Symptoms

Adjunctive Therapies

Summary

How Medication Might Help

169

(20)

Medication

Depression

Anxiety

Alternative Treatments

Summary

FAQs About Medication and DID

Learning to Trust Again: The Group Therapy Process

189

(22)

Support Groups

Psychoeducational Groups

Therapy Groups

The Group Process

The Therapist/Facilitator Role

Boundaries

Treatment Techniques

Thought Questions

Self-Help and Coping Strategies

211

(30)

Dissociation and Switching

Internal Communication Techniques

Basic Safety Plan

Accepting Internal Parts

Organizing Information for Family and Friends

Imagery for Managing Feelings

A Healthy Lifestyle as a Strategy for Coping

Summary

Survival Tips for Significant Others (and Therapists Too)

241

(22)

Basic Communication

Boundary Issues

Self-Care

Epilogue

263

(2)

Appendix A: Treatment Programs

265

(6)

Appendix B: Resources

271

(16)

Notes

287

(6)

Bibliography

293

(6)

Index

299

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