Trauma & Dissociation: An Overview of Dissociative Identity Disorder

Course overview

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is when an individual develops two or more distinct personality identities. Dissociation can be a common response to exposure to trauma and DID is generally considered to be a defensive response to severe childhood trauma. And it is in fact a very serious mental health condition. Because many people who have it do not realize it until they seek professional help. Learning about DID will help clinicians intervene sooner with children who are experiencing trauma before DID takes hold. Most people who develop this disorder have experienced trauma during childhood, so treatment for trauma and DID must occur simultaneously. Join Ellen Biros, MS, LCSW as she discusses the history of dissociation, multiple personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, its diagnostic criteria, and current clinical and neuroscience research & treatment for this often misunderstood disorder. Youll be able to leave this training with an understanding of how trauma affects the development of dissociative identity disorder, including the role of memory and how dissociation exists on a continued basis. Youll also learn about assessment and treatment using a 3 phased model through evidence-based treatment & research.