System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and Dissociation

2026: Mapping

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Jules and I talk about mapping our systems – and manage to attempt it.  Apologies for the writing sounds on the table – the sound quality in these two episodes prompted us to get new microphones!

Here were the reflection questions we looked at during (and since) the retreat, in case that is helpful, as well as the link where we got these specific questions:

Questions from this website:

1. What percentage of time does [alter] come out and occupy the host?
2. Who is [alter] closest too?
3. Who is [alter] most distant from?
4. Who is [alter] aware of?
5. Who does [alter] spend the most time with?
6. Who does [alter] seek out when he/she needs help?
7. Who does [alter] help?
8. Do different alters have different opinions about [alter]? Ask to find out.

Interpretation questions:

1. Are there distinct groups among my alters (as in social cliques)? If so, what do the members of each group have in common with each other? What distinguishes their group from others?
2. Who tends to act as the leader? How did this role develop? Is this person respected? Does he or she do a good job? How could his or her job be improved?
3. Who is the most knowledgeable of all the other alters? What makes he or she the most knowledgeable? 
4. Which alters seem to be loners? What does he or she have in common with the other alters? What is different about him or her? Why does he or she play this role?

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