Working with survivors who are multiple

 

Never forget that this person has survived till now without your help.
Remember...

· A person who has multiple personalities is a person like you.

· The survivor is the expert on their own abuse and life.... not you.

· No matter how experienced you are, each person is a unique individual.

· Stick to sound support methods and principles.

· The survivor should be in charge of their own healing.

· Be honest.

· Check out who you are speaking with if the personality changes.

· Encourage communication with all personalities.

· Don’t keep secrets between personalities.

· Don’t get involved or take sides in any conflict between personalities, the survivor has to work things out for themself.

· Be aware that multiplicity arises out of creativity and is a means of survival and coping for the child.

· Encourage seeing the coping mechanism in a positive light

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