Citation

Holmes DS, Tinnin LW. Traumatology 1995; 1(2): 1-7.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Publisher APA Journals)

DOI

10.1177/153476569500100201

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In a study of 115 combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, the majority (65%) reported hearing voices. These dissociative voices included command hallucinations to which the individuals responded with a feeling of automatic obedience. We describe an evolving series of psychological interventions that appear to diminish dissociation. These techniques teach the patient to objectively clarify, to conduct a dialogue with, and to negotiate with their voices.[1882 words]

Language: en