“The client as a whole has to take responsibility for the actions of any alter. DID clients complain that 'it's not fair, it wasn't me' when an alter has behaved in a way that is seen to be unacceptable. By working from the start with the client as a whole, this can be minimised. Some alters may be easier to deal with, e.g. they are more co-operative, more trusting, not hostile. However, the therapist should respect and treat all alters equally as far as is possible. From Chapter 6, by Sara Scott.” Dissociative Identity DisorderDissociative DisordersSystem Responsibility Book:Good Practice in Counselling People Who Have Been Abused Source: Good Practice in Counselling People Who Have Been Abused