Targeting dissociation using cognitive behavioural therapy in voice hearers with psychosis and a history of interpersonal trauma: A case series

ConclusionsThe findings of this case series suggest that the reduction of dissociation represents a valuable and acceptable treatment target for clients with auditory verbal hallucinations and a trauma history. Future clinical trials might benefit from considering targeting dissociative experiences as part of psychological interventions for distressing voices.Practitioner points

Practitioners should consider the role of dissociation when assessing and formulating the difficulties of voice hearers with a history of trauma.

Techniques to reduce dissociation can be feasibly integrated within psychological interventions for voices.

Voice hearers with histories of trauma can benefit from psychological interventions aimed at reducing dissociation.

Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - September 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Filippo Varese, Maggie Douglas, Robert Dudley, Samantha Bowe, Thomas Christodoulides, Stephanie Common, Tim Grace, Victoria Lumley, Laura McCartney, Sonia Pace, Thomas Reeves, Anthony P. Morrison, Douglas Turkington Tags: Original article Source Type: research