From fragmentation to wholeness: an integrative approach with clients who dissociate.
OBJECTIVE
Three domains of treatment with the client who dissociates.


METHODS
Author's clinical work, review of literature.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the use of building ego strength, modulating affect, and supporting abreaction to decrease fragmentation.


CONCLUSIONS
The nurse psychotherapist can use these interventions to decrease fragmentation with clients who dissociate.
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Phoenix Centers, Newtown Square, PA, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D004213:Dissociative Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D004532:Ego; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012944:Social Support