The Patchwork Quilt: A book for children about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

By J.D. Clark

A way to talk to kids about D.I.D.s (Dissociative Identity Disorder)

Conversations about mental health can be difficult. The Patchwork Quilt is a picture book designed to help those with D.I.D. - Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) talk about the condition. It is a great starting point for explaining this complex psychological condition to children (or to young alters).

This colorfully illustrated narrative story introduces DID to children in a serious, but whimsical way. The Patchwork Quilt addresses;

DID's formation out of traumaThe concept of parts (or alters)Emotional issues such as; anger, fear, depression, self-worthThe positive outcome of internal communication & cooperation

Dissociative identity disorder is a complex condition and by its nature highly personal. This story is meant to be open to interpretation. Some people are working towards integration; others are working towards being a functional system. This book is not a judgement on or endorsement of any method of healing. It was written to be a starting point for open discussion of DID with children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1729588549
• ISBN13: 9781729588543
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"