Dissociative identity disorder: Fantasy or reality

Course information
Date
Course start date is passed
Level
Advanced
Locations
Online
Length and time
9:30 - 17:00
Course information
Date
Course start date is passed
Level
Advanced
Locations
Online
Length and time
9:30 - 17:00
Course overview

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in patients being referred for assessment or offered the diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Whilst an improved awareness of both complex PTSD and dissociative disorders may benefit some patients and their treatment outcomes, there is also a worrying trend of misdiagnosis and the related sequelae (i.e. patients being offered the wrong treatments and/or services feeling unable to meet the needs of these patients). The Trauma and Dissociation Service (TDS), led by Dr Nuri Gene-Cos, with over 20 years of experience in assessing and treating dissociative disorders, would like to offer an opportunity for clinicians to join a day conference where an overview of Dissociative Identity Disorder and the related phenomenon of ‘Imitative Dissociative Identity Disorder’ will be explored.

Over the course of the day, attendees will be offered an overview of how the TDS has developed its specialist pathway of care for dissociative patients. Dr Gabriel Ellul will review the current diagnostic criteria of trauma-related disorders, and this will be followed by Dr Sorcha Mathews presenting an overview of the increased referrals of imitative dissociative disorders, with consideration of the implications for assessment and treatment in clinical settings. Dr Gene-Cos will also offer insights into her work and treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder within a clinical setting, and we will have the opportunity to hear from a patient with lived experience of Dissociative Identity Disorder following successful completion of treatment with the TDS. We will also be joined by Dr Simone Reinders, presenting on the neuroimaging project investigating the neural, behavioural, and cognitive correlates of D.I.D, which she oversees (https://www.neuroimaging-did.com). The conference will end with a Q&A panel session led by Dr Gene-Cos, with the aim of considering opportunities and challenges in developing more robust treatment pathways for dissociative patients and training pathways for clinicians across the NHS and further afield.

Key topics
  • Development of Professional Interest in Dissociative Disorders
  • Overview of Trauma-Related Diagnoses
  • Neuroimaging and Insights on Dissociative Disorders
  • Clinical Experience with Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Imitative Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Future of Clinically Supporting Patients with Dissociative Disorders
Course Programme

Time

Content

9:30-10:15

Introduction & Opening address

An opening interview with Dr. Nuri Gene-Cos & Dr Sorcha Mathews who will discuss their professional interests and focus on Dissociative Disorders and how the Trauma and Dissociation Service treatment pathway model came to be.

10:15- 11:30

Dr Simone Reinders: Neuroimaging and Insights on Dissociative Disorders

Dr Simone Reinders will offer an overview of her research in neuro-imaging and the insights this offers in furthering our clinical understandings of dissociative disorders

This will be followed by a 15-minute Q & A session

11:30-11:45

Coffee Break

11:45-12:45

‘Brief review of trauma-related diagnoses’ – Dr Gabriel Ellul


Dr. Ellul will provide an overview of trauma-related diagnosis within the context of the new ICD/DSM classification of complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders

This will be followed by a 15-minute Q & A session

12:45-13:30

Lunch Break

13:30-14:45

In the clinic with Dissociative Identity Disorder

  • Intro to service user interview
  • Service user recorded interview
  • Presentation of DiD case by Dr Gene-Cos

Dr. Gene-Cos will offer an overview of her experience and understanding of Dissociative Identity Disorder within the clinical setting. This will include a pre-recorded interview with Dr Gene-Cos and a service user who has successfully completed treatment with the Trauma and Dissociation Service

14:45-15:45

When D.I.D is not D.I.D – the rise of Imitative Dissociative Identity Disorder


Dr. Sorcha Mathews will offer an overview of the rise in patients presenting to services with a possible pseudo-dissociative disorder. This will include case examples and discussion of when a patient may present with both a dissociative and pseudo-dissociative process.

This will be followed by a 15-minute Q & A session

15:45 – 16:00

Coffee break

16:00-16:05

Research Announcement

PREDICTSELF: Evaluating a predictive processing model of dissociative identity disorder (DID)

An opportunity to be made aware of and contribute towards an on-going NHS research project

16:05-17:00

Closing Panel Discussion

Dr. Gene-Cos and colleagues will open the floor to questions and closing thoughts on the future of clinically supporting patients presenting with dissociative disorders and their sequalae.



Course schedule

Target audience
Consultant Psychiatrist, Trainee Psychiatrist, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, GP, GP Trainee, Allied Health Professional
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