Trauma-related dissociation is not conceived as a unitary phenomenon. Its fragmentary nature leads to a multitude of phenomena despite their common ground, clearly demonstrated in dissociative identity disorder (DID), the most pervasive dissociative disorder. Furthermore, dissociation may accompany almost every psychiatric disorder, influencing their phenomenology as well as their response to treatment. If not accurately detected, dissociation can interfere with proper diagnostics and assessment, and presents a confounding factor in research. Therefore, we are delighted to invite clinicians and researchers to participate in this triadic webinar where two leading experts in the field of trauma and dissociation, Prof. Vedat Sar and Prof. Martin Dorahy, will present updated information on the main concepts and phenomenology of dissociation, including new knowledge on the nature of amnesia across identities in DID.
Thursday, September 16th 2021, at 6.00-9.00 p.m. (GMT+1, Brussels / Berlin / Warsaw / Madrid time)
Registration closed.
Participation in the training is paid and amounts 20 euros. Payment should be made to the following bank account:
Name: European Society for Trauma and Dissociation
Account Number: NL02 INGB 0006 5231 37
adres: Coldplaystraat 12 6663HX LENT The Netherlands
SWIFT code (or BIC): INGBNL2A
More specifically, the agenda for the webinar is:
6.00-7.00 p.m.: "The many faces of dissociation", by Vedat Şar. This presentation will primarily focus on definitions, symptoms, symptom clusters, and clinical presentations of dissociation including the penomenological overlap with a series of general psychiatric conditions. Key informations about clinical and standardized assessment of dissociative disorders will also be provided. Therapeutic implications of each presentation type will also be addressed.
7.00-8.00 p.m.: "Memory problems across identities in DID", by Martin Dorahy. This presentation will primarily focus on inter-identity amnesia in DID. Following an outline of research findings, including those from recent empirical work, efforts will be made to account for these findings and what they tell us about DID. Memory, metamemory and self processes may be needed to offer a full account of inter-identity amnesia.
8.00-9.00 p.m.: Panel discussion
Bio
Vedat Şar, MD, is a psychiatrist and professor/chair in the Department of Psychiatry, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. He has been studying and teaching dissociative disorders and complex trauma since early 90’ies in various general psychiatric settings including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency units of academic hospitals as well as in a solo private practice. Main focus of his research has been epidemiology, diagnosis, and comorbidity issues on the spectrum of trauma-related disorders. He has published peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on the subject alongside two co-edited books. He is a Fellow and Past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and Past President of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS). He enjoys listening to diverse types of music and traveling.
Martin Dorahy, PhD, DClinPsych, is a clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. He has a clinical, research and theoretical interest in complex trauma, dissociative disorders and self-conscious emotions (e.g., shame). He has published a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and co-edited four books in the area of psychotraumatology. He is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, New Zealand Psychological Society, and the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists. He is a Fellow and Past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). He maintains a clinical practice, focused primarily on the adult sequelae of childhood relational trauma. He enjoys snow skiing and mountain biking.
