Understanding Dissociation & Trauma

This event is intended to be of benefit to those who come into contact with or are likely to come into contact with adult survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences in the course of their work and who wish to gain an insight into Dissociative Identity Disorder, PTSD and the overall effects of trauma.

The presentation and workshop are based on both factual research and lived experiences from a survivor's perspective. Nonetheless, the experiences, symptoms and behaviours discussed are common in survivors of numerous life events experienced at any age. The aim is to provide awareness of the types of trauma related conditions known to exist with a view to attendees developing a basic understanding of the subject but which will equip them to deal with individuals potentially experiencing symptoms and have the confidence to discuss the possibilities with colleagues or supervisors.

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**During in-person events, a workshop, "Handling Those In Distress" follows the morning presentation, "Understanding Dissociation & Trauma" by Julie Anne, and its focus is on handling distressed, potentially dissociative individuals where participants will share their knowledge and experience discussing concepts of what can be helpful or unhelpful, "perceptions" of behaviour, consider relevant aspects of Neuro Linguistic Programming and attachment disorders as well as some techniques to help find the "core self" and grounding. Participants are invited to fully participate in these discussions and activities.

What to expect:

• Authentic, personal account of dissociative experiences and trauma related behaviours
• Consideration of the needs of survivors, social failings and the way forward
• Opportunity to ask questions relating to the presentation
• Presentation “Understanding Dissociation & Trauma”
• Workshop with activities.
• Materials and certificate of attendance included

Format for the online version:

• The presentation "Understanding Dissociation & Trauma" will be available online in video segments. You will need to allow around one and a half hours to watch the videos, possibly longer depending on your note taking.
  
• An online Q&A session will be held shortly after this has been available to participants (the presentation should be completed as close as possible to the Q&A session and workshop)
• The Handling Those In Distress workshop will be held either on the same day or the day after the Q&A session
• Current date options are below. The first date is the 1 hour Q&A session (the presentation must have been listened to beforehand - the same day is ideal). The second date is the 3.5 hour workshop.
• CPD certificates will be issued electronically. Completion of all three aspects above is required.
• Full joining instructions will be provided on booking
  

Further dates for face-to-face and online events will be added in due course. Please use the form below to register your interest or request a particular date for in-house sessions.