Date course created: May 2024
Many trauma courses touch on dissociation as a symptom, but very few trainings dive into dissociation as its own phenomenon, exploring its common presentations, various drivers, and targeted interventions. Dissociation is mysterious, and working with it can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with the right training and practice!
Therapists can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges and confusing presentations of clients who experience trauma-related dissociation, ranging from symptoms to disorders. This highly practical workshop will offer in-depth skills to assess and work with trauma-related dissociation. We will explore four types of phenomena that are included under the umbrella of dissociation, their different symptom presentations, and their different treatments. An emphasis will be placed on what has been called “structural dissociation,” that is, dissociation of the sense of self that results in aspects or parts of self that have undue separation and results in ongoing lack of voluntary awareness and control. This phenomenon is found in a range of trauma-related disorders, from complex PTSD to Dissociative Identity Disorder. Participants will learn strategies for assessment, including specific ways to ask about dissociation. Then we will explore the inner world of dissociative aspects of self and their functions, how they differ from normal ego states, why they remain overly separate, and how to promote gradual integration through the use of therapeutic process, a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and a number of specific techniques. Trauma-related conflicts and phobic avoidance, especially the phobia of inner experience (e.g., thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, wishes, needs), will be addressed, and their treatment will be described as a central part of therapy.
**This is a 5.75-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform**
Agenda:
0:00 – 1:00: Understanding Dissociation
1:00 – 2:00: Four Ways ‘Dissociation is Described in the Literature
2:00 – 2:45: What is a Dissociative Part?
2:45 – 3:45: Ego States
3:45 – 4:45: Complex PTSD and OSDD
4:45 – 5:30: DID
5:30 – 5:45: Integrative Language
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). After completing this training, participants will be able to define four types of dissociation and describe treatment differences.
b). After completing this training, participants will be able to learn and practice to assess for dissociative symptoms.
c). After completing this training, participants will be able to describe at least two step-wise systemic methods of working with dissociation that emphasize the integrity of the whole person.
d). After completing this training, participants will be able to learn and understand at least five interventions to help clients overcome the phobia of inner experience (thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, wishes, needs, etc.).
e). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify and help the client resolve specific conflicts that are common in developmental trauma.
f). After completing this training, participants will be able to identify and describe common avoidance defenses in clients who are dissociative and employ interventions to resolve them.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, psychiatrists and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Kathy Steele, MN, CS
Material Author(s): Kathy Steele, MN, CS
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- Delivery Method – this course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
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