(Note: This contains texts that may deal with any of the web site sections)
Barkin, Robert. 1986
"The Dilemma of Drug Therapy for Multiple Personality Disorder" in Treatment of Multiple Personality Disorder, American Psychiatric Press, Inc., Washington, DC, 1986, pp. 109-132
A good review of the issues to be considered in using medications with a MPD patient, including issues to be considered in performing surgery or dealing with physical problems not directly related to the MPD.
Braun, Bennett G., ed. 1986
Treatment of Multiple Personality Disorder, American Psychiatric Press, Inc., Washington, DC, 1986
Described as being the first book devoted to the treatment of MPD. Contains many articles on specific issues and aspects of treatment, including the use of medications, hypnosis, and different forms of psychotherapy.
Braun, Bennett G., 1986
"Issues in the Psychotherapy of Multiple Personality Disorder" in Treatment of Multiple Personality Disorder, ed. Braun, B.G., American Psychiatric Press, Inc., Washington, DC, 1986, pp. 3-28
Suggests conservative criteria for the acceptance of a separate personality, and for assessment of personalities as opposed to fragments. The author suggests 1) 2 or more distinct personalities, each dominant at different times, 2) the personality that is dominant at any particular time determines the individual's behavior 3) each individual personality is complex and integrated with its own unique behavior patterns and social relationships. In addition, each should be observed on more than one occasion for consistency over time before formal diagnosis is made. The author also attempts to outline the issues in treatment once MPD is diagnosed.
Braun, Bennett G., 1983
"Neurophysiologic Changes in Multiple Personality Due to Integration: A Preliminary Report," Amer J of Clinical Hypnosis, Vol 26, No. 2, Oct 1983, pp. 84-92
Coons, Philip M., 1984
"The Differential Diagnosis of Multiple Personality," Psych Clinics of N America, Vol 7, No 1, March, 1984, pp. 51-68
Abs: This review offers guidelines for the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder and other dissociative disorders and presents diagnostic criteria for psychotic disorders, factitious disorders, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosexual disorders, and others that may or may not coexist with multiple personalities.
Franklin, Jean, 1990
"The Diagnosis of Multiple Personality Disorder Based on Subtle Dissociative Signs", J of Nerv and Mental Disease, Jan 1990, Vol 178, No. 1, pp 4-14
An attempt to describe the diagnostic clues present when MPD is well-camouflaged and being expressed indirectly during periods in life of relative equilibrium. During these periods, subtle dissociative signs occur when the "alters influence each other, partly emerge, or subtly shift."
Goodwin, Jean, 1985
"Credibility Problems in Multiple Personality Disorder Patients and Abused Children," in Childhood Antecedents of Multiple Personality Disorder, ed. Kluft, R.P., American Psychiatric Press, 1985, pp 2-19
A good analysis of the issues and summary of earlier studies. It covers the attitude of the therapist, developmental issues in telling of sexual abuse, court-related issues, and external verification.
Kluft, Richard P., 1987
"An Update on Multiple Personality Disorder," Hosp and Community Psychiatry, April 1987, Vol 38, No 4, pp. 363-373
Abs: Within the last decade, multiple personality disorder has been diagnosed, treated, and studied with increasing frequency. A growing body of literature suggests that this condition is not a rarity but that its manifestations, often coexisting with or obscured by other phenomena, frequently go unrecognized for years within the mental health care delivery system. The author reviews recent advances in the understanding of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of multiple personality disorder.
Morse, Julia C. et al, 1987
"Toward a Theory of Therapy with Cultic Victims," Amer J of Psychotherapy, Vol 41, No 4, Oct 1987, pp. 563-570
Excellent article, recommends joint male-female contact. Based on work with 70 patients.
National Conference of Catholic Bishops. 1995
Walk in the Light: A Pastoral Response to Child Sexual Abuse. 10/26/95 Statement by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops as found in Origins, 11/95.
Putnam, Frank W., 1989
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Personality Disorder, Guilford Press, New York, 1989
This book is intended to be an introductory textbook for those without extensive experience in the treatment of MPD. It discusses diagnosis, goals in therapy, details the use of hypnosis, outlines methods for working with various types of alters, and discusses post-integration issues. In my opinion, this has been the most helpful source yet found and is highly recommended.
Putnam, Frank W., 1984
"The Psychophysiologic Investigation of Multiple Personality Disorder," Psychiatric Clinics of N. America, Vol 7, No 1, March, 1984, pp. 31-40
Abs: An examination of the physiologic differences among the alternate personalities of individuals with multiple personality disorder, this review traces observation from the studies of such early investigators as Morton Prince in 1907 through the most recent findings.
Ross, Colin A., 1989
Multiple Personality Disorder: Diagnosis, Clinical Features, and Treatment, Wiley and Sons, New York, 1989
Published after Putnam's book, this text covers a number of areas in greater detail than Putnam and provides an additional viewpoint. There is extensive reference to multi-disciplinary treatment issues and clinical descriptions.
Ross, Colin A. et al, 1989
"Multiple Personality Disorder: An Analysis of 236 Cases," Can J Psychiatry, Vol 34, June 1989, pp 413-418
Abs: The authors collected a series of 236 cases of multiple personality (MPD) reported to them by 203 psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and other health care professionals. MPD patients experienced extensive sexual (79.2%) and physical (74.9%) abuse as children. They had been in the health care system for an average of 6.7 years before being diagnosed with MPD and had an average of 15.7 personalities at the time of reporting. The most common alter personalities were child personality (86.0%), a personality of a different age (84.5%), a protector personality (84.0%), and a persecutor personality (84.0%). Patients with MPD are highly suicidal with 72% attempting suicide and 2.1% being successful. The patients frequently received diagnoses for other mental disorders. The most common previous diagnoses were for affective disorders (63.7%), personality disorders (57.4%), anxiety disorders (44.3%), and schizophrenia (40.8%).
van der Kolk, B. McFarlane, A., and Weisaeth, Lars. 1996.
Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society. New York, New York: The Guilford Press.
This book provides up-to-date information about the working, impact, and recovery from trauma. Highly recommended.
Whitaker, H. 1995.
Pastoral Commentary On Dissociative Disorders: A Primer For Pastors. Chattanooga, Tenn: Clinical Pastoral Services.
In my opinion this is the best text available on both a theoretical and practical level. It provides a grounding in both the health care and religious issues that must be addressed.
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