The Sum of the Parts:

Dissociation, or splitting the mind from the body, is a cseoP vi ensg f rsotrmat epgsyy cohftoelno geimcapll opyaiend. b4 o rv iscotmimes, othf iisn rceessut lttos Ipnr ofrteacgtm theenmta-- tion of the personality into identifiable "parts." This case study explores the use of wr~ttend ialogue between the client's personality parts, using family systems techniques. The "adult part" is taught to nurture and protect the younger parts and negotiate conflicts. The goal is to promote internal harmony, and to allow the split off parts to progress in specific developmental tasks.