Partners of Dissociative Survivors (PODS), PO Box 633, HUNTINGDON, Cambridgeshire • PE29 9GJ info@pods.tasc-online.org.uk www.tasc-online.org.uk/pods
PODS is a support group for ‘Partners of Dissociative Survivors’
This would include people with a dissociative disorder including (but not
limited to) Dissociative Identity Disorder, whether formally diagnosed or not.
Being the partner of a dissociative survivor brings many challenges. Sometimes
this involves having to adjust to a completely new way of relating in a
relatively short time, and having to cope with the reality of the trauma that
has caused DID in the first place. This can be confusing and overwhelming.
PODS exists to provide support to partners on several levels:
phone and email support
the chance to meet up one-to-one to talk through issues (in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire)
a twice-yearly Open Meeting for partners to share with and support one other
European Society for Trauma & Dissociation, 1ste Hogeweg 16-a, 3701 HK Zeist, The Netherlands , Tel: 0031 30 6977841, http://www.estd.org
A network (ESTD-UK) of members of ESTD living or working in the United Kingdom
exists. It has a Yahoo Group email list. UK contacts for
ESTD are: Rémy Aquarone, secretary ESTD,
remyaquarone@btconnect.com
and Andrew Moskowitz,
a.moskowitz@abdn.ac.uk
The aims of ESTD are:- To promote an increase in the knowledge of
Trauma, Dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatization; To
provide professional and public education about dissociation, trauma and
trauma related disorders; To support communication and cooperation among
clinicians and other professionals in the field of dissociation and trauma; To
stimulate national and international research projects; To provide knowledge
and education specifically to those countries in Europe who do not have easy
access in this field.
Full Membership of ESTD is open to residents of any European country including
Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, Palestine and the states to the west of
the Ural and Greenland who are professionally occupied with diagnosis,
treatment, research or teaching in the field of (chronic) trauma, dissociation
and disorders related to chronic traumatization or officially represent an
organization in the above mentioned field.
Student Membership is open to above residents who are still in training and
have been issued a certificate of registration with a university or college of
higher education. Associate Membership is open to those members who meet the
requirements for full membership but do not live in a state within the area
indicated.
Directory & Book Services, 4 New Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3HA, Tel: 01709 860023 http://www.dabsbooks.co.uk/
A specialist book and information service on sexual and childhood abuse. DABS provides a confidential mail-order book service with free p&p. It produces resource packs and a national resource directory of over 550 services in the UK & Ireland which specialise in working with childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, childhood abuse and related issues. The directory is updated quarterly for maximum accuracy.
Trauma & Abuse Group (TAG), P.O. Box No. 3295, Swindon, SN2 9ED http://www.tag-uk.net/
A study and support group for those working in the areas of trauma, abuse and dissociative disorders. TAG exists to provide, information, support, training, encouragement and networking for professionals, carers, pastoral workers and any who may have an interest in working with individuals who have suffered severe traumatic experiences and abuse in childhood.
Ritual Abuse Information, Network & Support (RAINS), Derrysbourne, Wonersh, Guildford, GH5 0QZ, Tel: 01483 898600.
Primarily a support group and information sharing network for professionals working with child or adult survivors of ritual abuse; also for carers of survivors including foster parents. Can sometimes help survivors find suitable therapists but is not a helpline for survivors.
Supporting Survivors of Sadistic Abuse (SAFE), PO Box 1557, Salisbury, SP1 2TP, Tel: 01722 410889
Provides a telephone helpline for survivors of ritual abuse and their supporters. Case consultancy & training to statutory & voluntary organisations. Helpline opening hours vary, when not open message on answer machine gives times of next openings.
Clinic for Dissociative Studies, 10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF, Tel:- 0207 4678436
http://www.valeriesinason.com/
Offers assessments, training, individual and group psychoanalytical psychotherapy. Recognised NHS provider of extra-contractual services.
The Pottergate Centre for Dissociation and Trauma, 26 Princes Street, Norwich, NR3 1AE, Tel:- 01603 660029/633115
pottergatecentre@btconnect.com
Offers a comprehensive range of services linked to dissociation and trauma. This includes:-Full diagnostic Assessments - a full psychiatric and dissociative assessment. A detailed report is sent to the referrer that will include a recommended treatment plan. Individual Therapy including any of the following depending on requirements: weekly 2 hour individual therapy; up to three times a week 50 minute individual sessions; weekly group analytical psychotherapy. Consultancy- This is a unique feature that the Centre is able to offer in partnership with the funding body. We are able to meet with the psychiatric team on location and help put together a Care Plan tailored to their requirements and that of the patient in question. This can include training of a local designated psychotherapist; supervision of the individual therapy; initial facilitating of the multi-disciplinary team (Consultant Psychiatrist, GP, CPN etc).