| Abstrakt: |
Despite growing recognition of the growing significance of family issues in persons who have been diagnosed as having dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder) (DID/MPD), the impact on the child living with a parent with DID/MPD has received little attention. This article describes reason why therapists may hesitate to address the needs of children in the therapy of a parent with DID/MPD, summarizes the literature supporting assessment of the children, relates clinical observations on the potential impact of DID/MPD on children, and suggests several therapeutic interventions. The goal is to encourage awareness of possible stressors in these children's lives and to promote assessment and early intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
