The diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, remains controversial, despite its inclusion as an established diagnosis in psychiatry's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). This book consists, first, of the detailed description of the treatment of a patient whose syndrome of DID emerged in the course of therapy, by a psychoanalyst who entered into the therapy as a complete skeptic. The therapist's willingness to explore the meaning and reality of the dramatic and at times bizarre presentation of this disorder in a prolonged and difficult treatment was accompanied by an eventual successful outcome. Using this case as a reference point, the author then provides a contemporary exploration of the literature about the authenticity of this diagnosis and approaches to its treatment.

About the Author
Ronald A. Moline, MD, is assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and retired from the private practice of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and couple therapy in 2008.

Reviews
Both non-professional and professional readers of the tale of "Dissociative Identity Disorder" or what we used to call Multiple Personality Disorder will be carried along by Moline's gripping story. The professional will possibly argue with Moline. The non-professional reader will be intrigued and perhaps puzzled at what Moline did to treat the primary subject of this book, the patient called Sandy. Using everything from hypnosis to hospitalization, Moline persevered, and his eventual success leaves the reader grateful that he did, and that he tells us of his work. -- Arnold Goldberg M.D., Rush University Medical Center



Book Information
ISBN 9781442250819
Author Ronald A. Moline
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 327g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 151mm * 16mm