Therapist concerns and process issues in grappling with functional autobiographical amnesia

Indian J Psychol Med. 2013 Jul;35(3):305-8. doi: 10.4103/0253-7176.119480.

Abstract

Dissociative amnesia is relatively rare form of the dissociative disorder. This paper aims at describing the salient features of a case of functional autobiographical amnesia in a young adult and the approach adopted in the psychological management of this case. The case highlights concerns of the therapist at various stages of the therapy process.

Keywords: Dissociative amnesia; dissociation; functional autobiographical amnesia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports