The Nature and Early History of Hypnosis and Dissociation
The Nature of Dissociation
The History of Dissociation and Hypnosis
Traumatology and the Treatment of Dissociative States: Major 20th Century Developments
Traumatology
The Recovered Memory Controversy
Eliminate the Chaff or Reject Hypnosis En Bloc?
Overview of the Collective Heart Model: Assumptions, Stages, Goals, and Techniques
Three Stages of Therapy
Assessment of Dissociative Identity Disorder
Initial Evaluation
Completing the Diagnostic Process
Evaluation of Safety Concerns
Basic Therapeutic Techniques: Where to Go and How to Get There
Techniques Facilitating the Meditative State
Visualized Structures Utilized in the Meditative State
The Nature of the Therapeutic Relationship
Empowering the Client
Forming a Relationship with the Personality System
Responding to Backsliding
Responding to Clinical Errors
Preservation of Life Contracts
The Use of Other Written Documents
Legal Accountability
Acknowledging Appreciation for Your Role as the Client's Therapist
Seeking Guidance from the Inner Wisdom
Types of Guidance Sought in the Theater
Introduction to Case Illustrations
Becoming a Team: Fostering Internal Communication and Cooperation
Scott's Progress with Utilizing Systemic Cooperation and Inner Wisdom
Stepping Out of the Narrative
Overview of the Next 13 Months of Therapy
Inner Lessons in Self-Advocacy
Case Illustrations
Decreasing Anxiety to Remove Obstacles to Inner Guidance.