Training Opportunities with First Person Plural
Sample "Understanding Dissociation" training programme
Sample "Supporting Survivors who have Dissociative Identity Disorder" training programme
2009 public courses
"Understanding Dissociation" York, 19th November 2009 offered in collaboration with ESTD -UK network
This is a one day introductory level training suitable for anyone whose work may bring them into contact with individuals whose lives are affected by a complex dissociative disorder, including anyone working in health, mental health and social care in the statutory, voluntary or private sector. No previous knowledge of dissociation is needed. Survivors, friends and family may also benefit from attending.
Learning objectives are:-To raise awareness of dissociation, its effects and its role in surviving abuse and trauma; To improve participants’ confidence in recognising complex dissociation and in supporting those affected; To provide basic theoretical knowledge of dissociation, and the dissociative disorders using plain language and illustrative examples from lived experience to enhance learning; To dispel the myths and fear that often surround Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) and other complex dissociative conditions. We have previously delivered the training day to a variety of audiences across the UK including prison staff at Durham Prison; Wolverhampton NHS PCT mental health and related workers; NHS Trust and local authority staff in other areas, private sector counsellors and therapists; staff and volunteers of Rape and Sexual Abuse Services and other voluntary sector agencies.
"Assessment of Dissociative Conditions" York, 19th November 2009 offered in collaboration with ESTD -UK network and the Pottergate Centre for Trauma and Dissociation; Trainer is Remy Aquarone
This course is for clinicians of any discipline with or without
prior experience of working with trauma and dissociation. It is especially
relevant to those whose role includes the assessment of mental health conditions
and those who provide therapeutic services for adult survivors of childhood
abuse. It introduces validated screening and diagnostic tools which evaluate
dissociative experiences and reliably distinguish dissociative disorders from
other mental health problems in adults.
Learning
Objectives: By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: evaluate
the severity of dissociative symptoms in clients/patients; recognize / diagnose
any of the 5 Dissociative Disorders under DSM IV, which are also valid diagnoses
under ICD10; make realistic recommendations for treatment based on the
assessment