Working with dissociative fugue in a general psychotherapy practice: A cautionary tale

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, Apr 2003 by Jasper, Frank J

Fugue disorder provides a unique challenge to the psychotherapist in general practice because it is so rare and unusual. If the pitfalls can be avoided, the initial therapy can be a golden opportunity to clarify the diagnosis and to help the patient understand what is going on with him/her and what needs to be done about it. Another benefit is that dealing with Dissociative Fugue can also help therapists work in a more effective way with people who have the less dramatic, dissociative symptoms that we see more frequently.

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