This paper reviews the use of the ‘Developmental Profiling Approach’ (DPA) that has evolved through Gary Pike’s work in the treatment of clients with Multiple Psychological Traumas (MPT). Gary Pike briefly discusses some issues around the classification of traumas, and describe the MPT client, illustrating the complexity of their presentation. Following this, he explains the Developmental Profiling Approach (DPA) and its role as a useful strategy when working with clients.

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