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Treating dissociative identity disorder

Some of the most eminent practitioners in the field discuss treatments for dissociative identity disorder, a fascinating yet debilitating malady. They discuss clinical techniques including assessment, cognitive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, expressive therapy, short-term in-patient treatment, longer term hospitalization, and the correct use of hypnosis. Also discussed is how the study of this controversial diagnosis reveals the inner workings of the normal functioning mind.