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Multiple personality. A case study

A A Salama

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This case study shows how early trauma can lead to multiple personality disorder. Therapist attention, hypnosis, and age influence personality resolution, though prior reinforcement limited success.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Trauma Studies

    Background:

    • Multiple personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder (DID), is often linked to severe early life trauma.
    • Understanding the developmental pathways and therapeutic interventions for DID is crucial for effective treatment.

    Observation:

    • This paper details a single case study of an individual who developed multiple personalities following childhood and adolescent trauma.
    • The study observed how therapist attention inadvertently reinforced the emergence and maintenance of distinct personalities.

    Findings:

    • Therapeutic interventions including hypnosis, psychotherapy, and the natural progression of age were explored for their impact on resolving multiple personalities.
    • Partial resolution was achieved, but earlier reinforcement of distinct personalities hindered complete integration.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the critical role of therapist awareness in avoiding inadvertent reinforcement of dissociative states.
    • Findings underscore the complexity of treating DID, particularly when early-stage therapeutic interactions may have solidified personality fragmentation.