The use of hypnosis with dissociative disorders.

Abstract

The dissociative disorders are characterized by difficulties in the integration of memory and/or identity. Typically this is manifested by amnesia and either the development of alternate identities or an estrangement from one's own identity. Spontaneous and self-generated dissociative states and phenomena sharing much in common with those that can be induced with hypnosis are thought to play a major role in their development, symptomatology, and perpetuation. Medical heterohypnosis offers a powerful tool to reestablish a functional continuity of memory and identity in many such cases. The application of hypnotic interventions in the treatment of such conditions will be discussed, explored, and illustrated with clinical vignettes.

• Authors: R P Kluft
• Journal: Psychiatric medicine (Psychiatr Med) Vol. 10 Issue 4 Pg. 31-46 ( 1992) ISSN: 0732-0868 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1289960 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adaptation, Psychological
• Adult
• Child
• Child Abuse, Sexual (psychology, therapy)
• Depersonalization (psychology, therapy)
• Dissociative Disorders (psychology, therapy)
• Dissociative Identity Disorder (psychology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Hypnosis (methods)
• Male
• Personality Development
• Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (psychology, therapy)