Intervention using Somatic Inkblot Test in Dissociative Disorder - A Case Study.

Dissociative disorders are mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, behavior and identity. These conditions include escape from reality in ways that are not wanted and not healthy. This causes problems in managing everyday life. The Somatic Imagery Test was administered to a 28-year-old female with complaints of anxiety, episodes of trance and possession, difficulty focusing on her daily routine, recurrent episodes of unconsciousness (4-5 times a day), and an overwhelming sensation of being possessed by a divine force--specifically Maa Durga or Kali. The inkblot images were helpful in eliciting underlying emotional distress, unresolved conflicts, and significant stressors, thereby corroborating the client's account and aiding the process of psychotherapeutic intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]