(HS Hughes 150676 2026) Reframing Dissociation in Kids: From Rare Symptom to Everyday Reality

Course overview

Many clinicians think dissociation in children is rare and tied only to extreme trauma -- but it's actually common, adaptive, and shows up in everyday clinical work. Misunderstanding it can leave kids mislabeled, ashamed, and unsupported. This session gives practical, evidence-informed strategies to recognize, normalize, and address dissociation across all developmental stages. Key takeaways: See dissociation everywhere -- from subtle attention shifts to full depersonalization -- and finally make sense of it Use the Window of Tolerance to explain dissociation clearly to clients, families, and schools Concrete interventions tailored to each developmental stage that actually work in real-world settings Reduce shame, build resilience, and create systems of support that stick