Occupational Therapy Processes
Communication Techniques
One of the most striking characteristics of patients
with multiple personality disorder is their tendency to
be very intelligent, although they may not appear so
when extremely dysfunctional (Kluft, 1987). Some
part of them will be obserVing and listening to all of
the therapist's interactions. If one is unsure of which
alter personality is out, it is safest to address that per-