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Ch. 22 Potential for the use of opioid antagonists in treatment of dissociative disorders and symptomatology. Describes studies conducted, adverse effects, advice of use and drug interactions.

Ch. 21 How to use somatic therapy before EMDR. How they are similar and different. Techniques and advice for implementation.

Ch. 18 Descriptions of various interventions and techniques for working with dissociated patients.

Ch. 17 Overview of fractionation and titration techniques for trauma processing and introduction of TOTEMSPOTS.

Ch. 16 Early trauma may necessitate therapy that helps the patient safely learn to accept feelings of emotion by objectively observing them.

Ch. 15 Working with ego states first requires identifying the part in charge, usually an internalized form of an abuser. Must acknowledge the initial role for each part, and appreciate. Reorient these to a new role. Helping the parts recognize they are part of a while through the use of a mirror, identifying with an adult body, etc.