A Pastoral Commentary on Dissociative Disorders:

A primer for pastoral care

Howard W. Whitaker, D.Min.
ISBN 0-9644088-0-5 Copyright 1994

Written by a psychiatric chaplain to help pastors deal with the incidence of Multiple Personality Disorder, this book has since found a following among secular therapists and survivors concerned with religious issues. Deals straightforwardly with such issues as suicidality, ritual, sexuality, gender inclusive religious language, mythology, alters and faith development, prayer and trance states... just to name a few. This is probably not the best book for those who consider themselves "conservative Christians." ---MANY VOICES/MULTIPLE CHOICES: Resource Guide to DD Treatment, Education and Support


"This is a groundbreaking book for clergy working with MPD patients in the same way Putnam's book became the basic text for therapists. I expect it to spark questions, creativity and controversy. My hope is it will also raise the quality of discussion." ---Fr. Joseph Mahoney, Consulting Chaplain, Archdiocese of Detroit


"Required reading for pastoral counselors working with dissociation... a good resource for using scripture with abused persons." ---Elizabeth S. Bowman, MD, STM


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