The experiences of educational psychologists who utilise ego-state therapy to address dissociation in adolescents

Ego-state therapy is regarded an effective therapeutic technique for addressing dissociation. However, studies by psychologists (especially educational psychologists) who utilise ego-state therapy with adolescents presenting with dissociation are not readily available. This article derives from such a study aimed at exploring the experiences of educational psychologists with regard to the process followed in ego-state therapy, as well as its appropriateness for adolescents experiencing dissociation. Data were collected from four participants through incomplete sentences, semi-structured interviews., and symbolic artefacts, using a phenomenological research design. The findings demonstrate the value of utilising ego-state therapy as a therapeutic intervention for adolescents manifesting with dissociation.