Uncovering the Mystery of MPD
(Paperback)
by James G. Friesen
By the time he completed his doctoral studies,
Jim had heard of Multiple Personality Disorder in only one class,
Intro to Psych, in 1967. It was then considered a “rare and freakish”
condition, which he would probably never encounter. Fast forward
to 1988.
After assuring a client that she could not possibly
have MPD, though she thought she might, Jim discovered not only
that she was right, but also that he was treating others with that
diagnosis. Thus began his quest for answers. Working together with
the Shepherd’s House team, he became a spokesperson about the spiritual
and psychological lessons they were learning. He shortly began to
write Uncovering the Mystery of MPD, first released in
1991, which soon became a best-seller. With more than 50,000 copies
in print, this book sheds light on treatment for this widely misunderstood
condition. Since its release he has unexpectedly received more than
100 invitations to speak, not only around the United States and
Canada, but as far away as Beijing, Australia and South Africa.
Among his first lessons about helping these clients, was that they
profit from reading about their condition. But he found that the
only materials were written for therapists. This led Jim to fill
the empty space on the bookshelf, the one reserved for clients who
would like to read more about their condition. Since it is intended
both for therapists and clients, it introduces simple language and
easy-to-read treatment ideas, and it has become an established treatment
resource.
Perhaps the book reads easily enough, but it
covers material that is certainly not easy to read about. Survivors
of Spiritual Warfare and Satanic Ritual Abuse have suffered horrifically.
Their stories and their treatment are woven through this book’s
pages. Living lives under cover and hiding the truth about what
they have been through, it is uncommon for them to find the kind
of help described here. When counselors are trustworthy and caring,
never giving up their quest for learning and when they can see the
spiritual and the psychological contributions to survivors’ suffering,
they will find survivors who are ready to receive their help. This
book prepares counselors who are called to help survivors, and who
are eager to learn how.
“An excellent book on a major frontier for
both religion and psychiatry.” -- M. Scott Peck, M.D., psychiatrist,
and author of The Road Less Traveled
“Jim Friesen’s account is not easy to read,
but it is becoming all too familiar. This book not only provides
encouragement for the lonely and isolated victims of satanic ritual
abuse but it is also vitally instructive for counselors who work
with dissociative states and multiple personality disorder.” – Dr.
Walter Linn, director, Genesis Counseling Services
“Jim Friesen’s clinical expertise and spiritual
maturity put him at the forefront of those therapists working with
MPD. This book will educate, amaze and inspire you!” -- Dr. Sandra
Wilson, author and family therapist
Dr. Friesen has described one of the least
understood yet most destructive sources of emotional terror and
anguish that can occur for humans. His presentation is clear and
persuasive without drawing on sensationalism. The interested reader
will gain a significant understanding of the diagnosis and treatment
of MPD and will more easily recognize the place for spiritual intervention.”
-- Dr. Grant Martin, author and psychologist
“I have great respect for the truths Jim
has discovered. He has contributed immensely to our understanding
of the multiple personality syndrome. Clearly we have more to learn,
and now understanding about things once considered the exclusive
prerogative of professionals is being given to the people of God
as the people of God. I am delighted, therefore, that this book
will be available to the public. It goes with my own prayers that
Christ will triumph as the powers of evil are exposed and put to
flight.” -- Dr. John White, Professor of Psychiatry
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