{"product_id":"becoming-one-howard-asher-psy-d-9780990748908","title":"Becoming One: A Story of Triumph Over Dissociative Identity Disorder","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis is the updated 2014 edition of the 1997 paperback \u003ci\u003eBecoming One: A Story of Triumph Over Multiple Personality Disorder\u003c\/i\u003e, ISBN 978-0962387982, by Sarah E. Olson.\u003c\/b\u003e It includes a 2014 Addendum, a new Foreword by Howard Asher, Psy.D, a new resources page, and a complete index.\u003cp\u003eTwo little girls, the author and her sister, were routinely terrorized and assaulted over a period of years by a family friend. One grew up closed and withdrawn, the other angry, self-destructive, and dissociated. Most painful of all, their common suffering resulted in estrangement from each other. \u003ci\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/i\u003e began as Sarah Olson's attempt to provide a written account of her memories for her sister as a means of reconciliation and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/i\u003e documents Sarah's four-year process of discovery and recovery from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Utilizing letters she wrote to her therapist, Howard Asher, Psy.D, and transcripts from key audiotaped therapy sessions, Sarah created a book which offers a model of healing and hope to survivors of childhood sexual abuse, whether or not they personally experience dissociation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author's courage and generosity in candidly sharing her remarkable experiences provides important insights into the world of dissociation. This book is a highly personal look into an individual life, the dynamics of a troubled family, and the healing power of the therapeutic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (from the 1997 edition, ISBN 978-0962387982, format: paperback): \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sarah Olson has written a fascinating account of her amazing healing journey and the mind's creative capacity to surmount unimaginable horror. Everyone can benefit from this inspiring book.\" - Lynne D. Finney, J.D., M.S.W., Author of \u003ci\u003eReach for the Rainbow: Advanced Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/i\u003e is a hopeful book which both dignifies people with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and sensitizes the rest of us to what that means and what can be done. Highly recommended.\" - Midwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Piecing Sarah back together is like piecing a puzzle or mosaic together. Once all the pieces are in place, you are left with a beautiful image. Sterling work.\" - BeatleBangs1964 VINE VOICE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book gives incredible insight into the work required by both the therapist and the patient with DID. ... I recommend \u003ci\u003eBecoming One\u003c\/i\u003e for both therapists and for those who continue to suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder.\" - Meowzer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Wonderful book for a reference for my classes.\" - Wild Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In process myself and working through much of what Sarah describes, I could only say that I feel validated and believed, and perhaps for the first time, understood, by someone else.\" - raysemma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Asher Psy D., Sarah E. Olson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0990748901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780990748908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Swan Pond Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d","brand":"Howard Asher Psy D.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43927140892927,"sku":"9780990748908","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_18135dc6-6f23-4cc8-8a53-9f8e5c3d8bca.jpg?v=1681087078","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/becoming-one-howard-asher-psy-d-9780990748908","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}