Dissociation is a common, pan-diagnostic psychological phenomenon that can present in diverse ways, sometimes mundane and often vital. Dissociative responses range from brief “blanking” in sessions through to the presentation of Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D) and they can involve intense “tuning in” as in flashbacks or intense “tuning out” as is detachment disorders. Clearly, there is a wide range of presenting symptoms and therapists need to be able to recognise them, share a psychological understanding of them, manage them or realise when to refer on.
With that in mind, this workshop aims to:
Demonstrate the range and presentations of dissociative symptoms and states (including flashbacks) within a simple unifying framework.
Clarify the basic psychology and neuropsychology of trauma and dissociation
Explore the links between traumatic or stressful experiences and dissociation
Explore the impact of trauma and dissociation on the development of self
Provide a sound basis for recognising and formulating difficulties arising from trauma –related memories and dissociation
Use formulations and CBT “first principles” to explore relevant CBT interventions to give relief from distressing dissociative experiences.
Demystify working with dissociative presentations and equip the clinician to formulate them and to use formulations to guide treatment.
CPD Hours: 3 hours 17 minutes
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