Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder

by Elaine Ducharme Ph.D.

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Author: Elaine Ducharme Ph.D.

Publisher: TPI Press, The Practice Institute, LLC

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ISBN 10: 0990344517
ISBN 13: 978-0990344513

Perhaps no disorder is more confusing and perplexing to mental health professionals than Dissociative Identity Disorder. Does it exist? How often does it occur? How do I know if the client in front of me has it? In this volume Dr. Elaine Ducharme takes the reader through the history of the disorder, discusses different aspects of making this difficult diagnosis, describes how dissociation comes to take place, how dissociation is experienced by the client, and ways to treat this unusual disorder. Dr. Ducharme draws upon her years of experience in treatment of clients with this diagnosis as a clinical psychologist and provides case examples to describe her fascinating work. This book is essential reading for all mental health professionals who deal with clients who have been victims of trauma or for those who want to improve their assessment and treatment skills with complex cases.

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This remarkable book is an invaluable and readable guide to the understanding and treatment of dissociative identity disorder (DID). It successfully summarizes and integrates the scientific literature and balances it with practical clinical recommendations making it essential for anyone interested in working with those who struggle with DID. I wish this book had been available when I began working with DID. Joann Hendelman, Ph.D., FAED, CEDS, Clinical Director, Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

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Dr. Ducharme’s book is absolutely MUST reading for anyone working in this field. She is able to take a particularly difficult illness to both diagnosis and treat and make it doable, step by step. She tackles complex issues with concrete and easily digestible information. The book moves from giving readers a basic understanding of the theory and research supporting dissociative disorders through understanding their types, and a complete picture of how they are manifested in different clients with different symptoms. I think this book will have its value in training programs as well as already trained practitioners of all disciplines. Lenore E. Walker, Ed.D., ABPP, Professor, Nova Southeastern University, author of "The Battered Woman Syndrome"

About the Author

For over 30 years Elaine Ducharme, Ph.D., ABPP has treated people suffering from trauma and abuse. An eloquent communicator, she writes and lectures on mental health issues, and is frequently called upon by the media for her expert commentary. Dr. Ducharme is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and adjunct professor at the University of Hartford. She is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and a Diplomate in Forensic Psychology. Her previous book, "Must I Turn the Other Cheek", addresses the repercussions of premature forgiveness of sexual abuse.

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Assessment and Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder