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Dissociative Disorders
Guides to dissociative disorders, including assessment, depersonalization and derealization, dissociative identity disorder, treatment choices and recovery support.
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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
- 01History
- 02Current safety
- 03Patterns
- 04Needs
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Grounding and Safety During Dissociation: Support and Next Steps
Grounding during dissociation should be voluntary, simple, and part of a wider support plan. Learn its limits, how to prepare with a clinician, and…
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Dissociation, Seizures and Other Medical Explanations: Getting Assessed
Dissociation, epilepsy, fainting, and other conditions can involve overlapping experiences. Learn what specialist assessment can clarify, when emergency help is needed, and how neurological…
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Dissociative Amnesia: Assessment, Memory Uncertainty and Support
Significant gaps in personal memory deserve careful assessment, not assumptions about hidden trauma. Learn how medical evaluation, qualified psychological support, and practical planning can…
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Dissociative Disorders: Assessment, Treatment and Recovery Support
Dissociative symptoms deserve careful assessment, not automatic assumptions about trauma or psychosis. Explore treatment choices, medical evaluation, safety planning, family support, and practical recovery…
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: Specialist Assessment and Support
Dissociative identity disorder requires careful assessment, not assumptions based on memory gaps or media portrayals. Learn what specialist care involves, where evidence remains limited,…
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Depersonalization and Derealization: Assessment, Care and Recovery
Feeling detached from yourself or your surroundings can be frightening. Learn how clinicians assess depersonalization and derealization, what treatment evidence supports, and how to…
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