Comment by Susan on 27 Mar 2010 at 4:45 pm

Karen – I am delighted to find your blog. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Currently, I am working with a client who is “Many.” She is the most amazing person I have ever met and working with her has been heart-opening. She has made incredible progress in our time together (a lot because I listen to and trust her when she tells me what she needs and how to help her!).

Are you a counselor also? And if so, do you provide Supervision for therapists working with DID clients? I am in the Chicago area.

With blessings,

Susan

Dear Susan,

I am glad you found my blog! It’s nice to hear from someone who is working with a multiple and finds her amazing. Dr. Baer once told me that meeting and treating me was one of the most inspirational accomplishments in his life. I believe all multiples are unique. Each hopes to find someone empathetic enough to share the horror of her experiences. Your patient’s journey will time and again provide a sense of pride and accomplishment. I believe the incredible progress you are making with your client is the same incredible way I healed. Dr. Baer listened to me, allowed me and my alters to lead him, and he helped us with our needs. I was blessed to build trust and rapport with Dr. Baer.

Remember, alters are created to help one survive. My alters took care of me in the best way they could until, as an adult, their system was no longer needed. My alters needed guidance. I wasn’t functioning well; I felt suicidal and lost. Alter chaos happened. One of my alters was wise enough to realize I needed outside help. That’s when we found Dr. Baer.

I am not a therapist or counselor and can’t give advice. My opinions and comments come strictly from my own personal journey. It’s my desire to encourage hope through sharing my story. During my healing I never read about MPD or DID. I do not provide supervision for therapists or counselors, but I have shared my personal thoughts with many who have contacted me through Facebook. Therapists have told me that my non-professional views have been an asset to them. It’s a privilege for me to help.

I am so happy to hear your patient is doing well. Please know if I can be of help, you can contact me or Dr. Baer on Facebook.

Thank you for sharing!

Karen