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