oblem with memory therapy is sometimes it may be difficult to decipher which memories are real and which are not. In 1993 the American Psychiatric Association concluded that it is possible to remember very later in life child abuse that had been forgotten. The APA also concluded “some people may construct pseudomemories of abuse”(www.issd.org/isdguide.htm). When recovering memories it is important to believe the person even if there are doubts, doubt will only worsen the condition. A therapist is encouraged to maintain a neutral stance on the memories being recovered. Concerning treatment there are methods that are not to be used, such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (Shock Treatment) or Psycho Surgery such as a lobotomy. These treatments have been proven to have no positive effects on the patient.There are many points of view concerning Multiple Personality Disorder. These include the beliefs that it is a real psychological disorder, it is a psychological fad, and even demonic possession. According to the International Society for the Study of Dissociation, MPD is a real psychological disorder in the same classification as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorders. As a psychological disorder, it gains recognition from the American Psychiatric Association through their diagnostic manual, and guidelines were set for the treatment and analysis of the disease. Dr. William H. Smith, PhD, is a psychologist at the Physicians Psychiatric Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. Based on his article on his website, www.menninger.edu, he says that it is “quite real”. Multiple Personality Disorder is also seen as something that is manufactured in the patient by the psychologist or a psychological fad, something that is not a real disease and does not occur naturally. There are many reasons for this belief. According to the website www.religioustolerance.org, “MPD is an iatrogenic disorder, unknowingly created by the intera...
