This session is available for 6.00 APA and ASWB credits.
Abstract For many, when venturing into the world of trauma and dissociation, there is a great deal of mystery and misinformation. Within academic and clinical settings there is little to no education on the field’s theoretical foundations and history. This workshop is intended for students, emerging professionals, and experienced practitioners who are interested in learning about the fundamentals of dissociation as a distinct response to trauma. The premise of this workshop is to cover essential information regarding dissociation and the dissociative disorders field. This course will cover 1) theories of trauma and dissociation, 2) The impact of the false memory "war", 3) finer details of current dissociative models 4) a breakdown of the dissociative disorders, 5) neurobiology of trauma and dissociation, 6) assessment and evaluation, and 7) current treatments.
This workshop is designed to demystify dissociation and provide participants with a broad-based understanding of it as a response to overwhelming stress.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to:
Explain the importance of a solid theoretical foundation regarding dissociative experiences
Discuss the importance of understanding the historical back ground of the dissociative field in working with this population in the greater mental health fields
Identify if a client is dealing with Faculty Dissociation (un-integrated psychological symptoms) or Multiplicity (more than one center of consciousness), or a combination of both and in turn evaluate their own skills and know whether it is ethical to work with the client or refer them elsewhere
Distinguish between complex trauma, post traumatic stress disorders and dissociative disorders
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