Trauma-Based Dissociative Identity Disorder; Recognition, Diagnostic Assessment, and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
Abstract:
This presentation will provide a detailed overview of Dissociative Identity Disorder, an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed trauma-based DSM disorder! Contrary to widespread belief, it is developed in childhood as a protective reaction to significant childhood developmental traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse and other adverse and often chronic childhood events identified as “complex trauma”. These experiences require a strong system of protective psychological defenses and frequently overwhelm the young developing child’s natural ability to cope. The presenter will cover the childhood experiences that are most likely to lead to the development of dissociative defenses and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The presenter will provide an overview of the neurobiological processes of dissociation, a detailed overview of the identifiable and also the less obvious symptoms of DID. The presenter will cover specifically what to look for in making an accurate diagnosis. The presentation will include discussion of three widely-normed DID assessment instruments and effective evidenced-based intervention strategies! Finally, participants will be involved in experiential activities to help support assessment, diagnosis, relationship building and effective treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will earn 7.0 Category I Contact Hours, including 2.0 Category I Contact Hours of Ethics.
PLEASE NOTE:
Presenter
Dr. Delores Dungee-Anderson, LCSW, Credentialed Trauma Specialist Trainer
Registration Fees - includes CE certificate (emailed after training)
NASW Member $137.50 Non-Member $175
LOCATION:
This will be a virtual training. Registrants will be sent an online link the day prior to the training.
Please plan to login by 8:20 am. The training begins at 8:30 am and ends at 5:00 pm.
Registration deadline: April 20, 2022
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