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Gladding, S. T. (2010). Family therapy: History, theory, and practice (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.

My first assumption of family therapy was to involve the parents and the individual that had the problem. This book explored further what it

In the Structural Family Therapy model, therapy is not focused solely on the individual, but upon the person within the family system (Colapinto, 1982; Minuchin, 1974). The major idea behind viewing the family in this way is that “an individual’s symptoms are best understood when examined in the context of the family interactional patterns,” (Gladding, 1998, p. 210). In SFT, there are two basic assumptions: 1) families possess the skills to solve their own problems; and 2) family members usually are acting with good intentions, and as such, no

Dissociative Identity Disorder, popularly known as multiple personality disorder, is the most talked about disorder and also the most controversial diagnosis that evokes myriads of responses. It is a very severe mental health condition that originates in early childhood because of severe trauma that a child experiences. This eventually creates two or more distinct personas used as a defense mechanism against that trauma (Barreda-Hanson, n.d.). Some people characterize it as someone being possessed because it is unwanted and involuntary (APA, 2013). The involuntary personalities develop separately and later on in adulthood help deal with stress by calming the main personality (Cherry, 2005). People with

In order to evaluate the onset of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) it is important to define such a disorder. American Psychiatric Association, 1994 states that “dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the existence within the person of two or more distinctly different identities or personality states that from time to time take executive control of the person's body and behaviour, with accompanying amnesia”. The two overriding models that will be analysed and which have been the driving force as pre-cursors for DID is the posttraumatic model (PTM), that is, the idea individuals dissociate their personalities as a result of childhood trauma and the socio cognitive model (SCM) (Boysen and VanBergen, 2013). SCM is the notion that an individual consciously and unconsciously portray themselves as having multiple personalities as result of cultural influences rather than a product of trauma (Boysen and VanBergen, 2013). Since DID is a topic which has been under much scrutiny surrounding the lack of systematic research (Mersky and Piper, 2004), both approaches to a degree can be concluded as onsets for DID, however PTM is the more widely accepted model having far greater empirical evidence (Boysen, 2011). Therefore, this essay will evaluate both models and critically explain

Counselling is thought to be the best way to handle this disorder as well as something called supportive care which is mainly focused on making the patient feel more comfortable (Dissociative Identity Disorder, 2018). Additionally, The condition usually persists without treatment. (And) It is believed to affect about 2% of the general population and 3% of those admitted to hospitals with mental health problems in Europe and North America. DID is diagnosed about six times more often in females than males. The number of cases increased significantly in the latter half of the 20th century, along with the number of identities claimed by those affected ((Dissociative Identity Disorder, 2018). With the small amount of diagnosed DID patients, linkage of this disorder to people already suffering from mental illnesses, and inconsistent symptoms, it is easy to see why this is such a highly disputed disorder in the medical

Before taking this psychology class, I had been skeptical of the Dissociative Identity Disorder. I had the same experiences as most people from the media. I had seen Sybil, the 1976 film starring Sally Field, and read “The Minds of Billy Milligan” while I was in high school. The subject piqued my curiosity, but I always saw it as a little too fantastical, especially the Milligan case, to possibly be legitimate. I merely discounted DID as a pseudo-disorder extremely clever individuals could use to avoid consequences or prosecution. A decade or so later, I found myself dating a woman who, after a couple months of the relationship, revealed that she was, in fact, diagnosed with DID. Needless to say, the relationship was tumultuous, unhealthy and very unfulfilling. Nonetheless, even with first hand experience, I was still left with tinge of doubt whether my ex’s case was “real”, or rather a well-crafted ruse to collect disability income. Worse, might the therapist be trying to his mark?

This paper explores 3 references. A website about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a book about this disorder and a couple of people who suffer from it, and a magazine article about one person that has experienced DID. This research discusses what DID is, it symptoms, what cause it, and two people that had/have this disorder.

It sometimes may surround a particular event, “such as combat or abuse, or more rarely, information about identity and life history” (NAMI). In addition, depersonalization disorder is characterized by ongoing feelings of detachment from actions, feelings thoughts, and sensations (NAMI). The last type of dissociative disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), is a complex, chronic, posttraumatic dissociative psychopathology characterized by disturbances of memory and identity; emerging from severe, overwhelming childhood experiences (Kluft 337). Dissociative identity disorder is a complex disease that has multiple symptoms, causes, and diagnostic processes which can be treated correctly given

Becvar, D. & Becvar R. (2009). Family therapy: a systemic integration. (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.

Though it is commonly unheard of, Dissociative Identity Disorder is not as rare as one would assume. Researchers argue the prevalence rate for DID is nearly the same as for Schizophrenia. With about 10% of the population suffering from this disorder only as few as 1% of them are actually diagnosed (Forner, 2009). The lack of biological and physical evidence supporting Dissociative Identity Disorder has left psychologist to rely on intense concentration and clinical skills to comprehend the origins of the disorder. Though each individual diagnosis of DID is completely unique to the person, psychological professionals have found reoccurring themes amongst patients. The central

Approaches to Family Therapy: Minuchin, Haley, Bowen, & Whitaker Treating families in therapy can be a complex undertaking for a therapist, as they are dealing not only with a group of individuals but also with an overall system. Throughout history several key theorists have attempted to demystify the challenges families face and construct approaches to treatment. However, there have been key similarities and differences among the theoretical orientations along the way. While some have simply broadened or expanded from existing theories, others have stood in stark

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is characterized by the apparent emergence of one or more personalities within a single person. Since its first entry in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the home of every psychological disorder, psychologists have argued whether or not this disorder exists. Due to this disorder being a homegrown culture syndrome, having inconsistencies in diagnosis, and suggestive techniques used by therapists during the diagnostic process, dissociative identity disorder does not exist. Instead of therapists diagnosing their patients with DID, they should look into different psychological disorders so that their patients can receive the treatment that is needed.

Considering all the concerns related to the diagnosis on DID, some researchers have discovered credible data and collected case studies that support the validity of diagnosis of DID and the disorder itself. Paul F. Dell, who works for Trauma Recovery Center, designed a study called the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID) to investigate the dissociative phenomenology of DID. The sample consisted of 58 normal adults, 52 mixed psychiatric outpatients without a dissociative disorder, 23 outpatients with Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (DDNOS) and 34 outpatients with DID and examined those groups through clinical diagnoses including 11 dimensions of dissociation variables to test MID. 52 mixed psychiatric outpatients were individuals who were diagnosed as one of the following disorders: Posttraumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, bipolar II, dysthymic disorder, adjustment disorder, pain disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, axis II disorder, and unknown (Dell, 2002). DDNOS refers to a dissociative symptom that does not meet the criteria for any specific dissociative disorder (Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors, n.d.). 11 dimensions of

This essay is intended to evaluate one therapeutic intervention or theory that may be used in Family therapy. The theory being examined is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or for short CBT. The essay will begin with defining CBT and discussing the underlying principles, techniques and concepts of the approach. Some practical examples and scenarios of utilizing CBT will then be explored. Then the essay will proceed to a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of this therapeutic intervention. Finally a conclusion regarding employing such techniques will be made.