Forensic Aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder

Forensic Aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder

The book Forensic aspects of dissociative identity disorder looks at the role of crime in the lives of people that suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder. It is a collection of essays written by several international researchers. It explores the legal, moral, ethical and clinical questions that psychotherapists and other professionals face while working with those suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Authors that have contributed to the book come from the fields of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology, medicine, law, police, psychoanalysis and social work. Chapters include discussions on ritual abuse, dissociative identity disorder, mind control, extreme abuse, survivor accounts and criminal convictions.[1]

References

Sachs, A. ; Galton, G. (Eds). (2008) Forensic Aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder Karnac Books. ISBN 10 : 1855755963 http://www.karnacbooks.com/product.php?PID=25876

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External links

United States of Tara – Learn More About D.I.D. – Showtime supports the awareness for Dissociative Identity Disorder

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