This course details the diagnosis, treatment, and case management of Multiple Personality Disorder, more recently known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. In-depth discussions include acknowledgement of the confusion and controversies surrounding this relatively rare disorder, rule-outs and co-morbid conditions to be considered, and the numerous clinical challenges encountered in treating individuals with multiple personalities. All sections are richly illustrated with case examples from the professional and popular literature, as well as the extensive clinical experiences of the author. 2008 | 50 pages | 30 posttest questions | Course #40-14

1. List the four criteria for diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

2. List four aspects of human experience that can be dissociated

3. Name the three most commonly identified psychiatric symptoms in MPD

4. Identify the ultimate goal of therapy with MPD clients

5. Define the concept of “framing” as it applies to the treatment of multiples

Frederick W. Nolen, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist Who has a BA, MA and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He was recognized as an expert witness by the courts of Missouri on combat PTSD in 1986 and recognized an expert on Child Abuse: Victims and Perpetrators in 2005. Dr. Nolen has lectured extensively on Child Abuse and Neglect, Victims and Perpetrators, Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder) and PTSD. He has taught at colleges and universities in Missouri and Indiana.

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