Y.Williams-MFT- 6611Week 4 Dissociation Brochure

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Brochure on Dissociation for Your Clients Yvonne Williams Foundations for Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy Northcentral University Trauma and Family Clinical Applications MFT-6611 - Week Four Dr. Chase Brochure on Dissociation for Your Clients Yvonne Williams Foundations for Graduate Study in Marriage and Family Therapy Northcentral University Trauma and Family Clinical Applications MFT-6611 - Week Four Dr. Chase
Trauma and Dissociation There are many different types of traumas, that can include a one-time occurrence or prolonged period of trauma exposure. Dissociation can occur in response to traumatic events, and/or in response to prolonged exposure to trauma. Traumatic situations can consist of: o Serious injury or death. o Chronic and repetitive experiences of abuse, neglect, marginalization. o Homelessness, and disrupted attachment relationships. o Sexual violence o Car accident o Military Combat Dissociation Treatment Treatment of dissociative disorders may consist of a combination of: Psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help you gain control over the dissociative process and symptoms. Specific types of psychotherapy commonly used for dissociative disorders include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR ) Dissociation WHAT IS DISSOCIATON
What is Dissociation? Dissociation is defined as disconnection or detachment from one's sense of self or one's surroundings. Dissociation is a break in how your mind handles information. You may feel disconnected from your thoughts, feelings, memories, and surroundings. Five Dissociative Disorders (DD) are: o Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) o Dissociative Amnesia (DA) o Depersonalization/ Derealization Disorder (DPDRD) o Other Specified Dissociative Disorders (OSDD) o Unspecified Dissociative Disorder (UDD) What Causes Dissociation? Dissociation can be caused by certain mental health disorders. Substance use   can cause dissociation. Dissociative disorders can develop to deal with a catastrophic event or with long- term stress, abuse, or trauma. Signs and Symptoms of Dissociation Signs and Symptoms depend on the type and severity of “Dissociation” and may include: Problems with handling intense emotions Sudden and unexpected shifts in mood Feeling as though the world is distorted or not real. Memory problems that aren’t linked to physical injury or medical conditions. Significant memory lapses such as forgetting important personal information. Feeling compelled to behave in a certain way.
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