Types of Dissociative Disorders
This Dissociative Disorder involves multiple distinct identities or personality states.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
This term describes the experience of feeling disconnected from oneself, surroundings, or reality.
Depersonalization
What must be present in order to diagnose Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states
What type of therapy is often used to treat Dissociative Disorders by addressing traumatic memories and integrating dissociated aspects of self?
Trauma-focused therapy or psychotherapy
This coping mechanism involves mentally separating oneself from painful or traumatic experiences to reduce emotional distress.
Dissociation
What term describes a Dissociative Disorder involving recurrent episodes of depersonalization, derealization, or both?
Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder
What term refers to the feeling of being detached from one's own body or having an out-of-body experience?
Derealization
What diagnostic tool is commonly used to assess Dissociative Disorders?
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID)
In addition to therapy, what other type of intervention may be used to address Dissociative Disorders?
Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications
These strategies involve grounding techniques to help individuals reconnect with the present moment and their immediate surroundings.
Grounding exercises
Sudden, unexpected travel or relocation, often with amnesia for personal identity and other details, is characteristic of this Dissociative Disorder.
Dissociative Fugue
What is the sudden inability to speak or difficulty in speaking, often in stressful or traumatic situations?
Dissociative aphonia or mutism
What disorder is characterized by symptoms of both Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and other Dissociative Disorders, but does not meet the criteria for any specific disorder?
Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD)
What approach to therapy emphasizes the importance of building a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe environment for exploration and processing?
Client-centered therapy or person-centered therapy
This approach to therapy focuses on helping individuals develop skills to manage distress, regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
This Dissociative Disorder involves significant memory loss that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.
Dissociative Amnesia
What term describes the presence of physical symptoms without an underlying medical cause, often related to dissociation?
Somatization
What condition is often comorbid with Dissociative Disorders, particularly in cases involving severe trauma?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What technique involves the therapist guiding the patient back through traumatic memories in a safe and controlled manner to facilitate processing and resolution?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
These techniques involve mindfulness practices, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation to help manage anxiety and stress.
Relaxation techniques
What type of Dissociative Disorder involves episodes of dissociation that cause significant distress or impairment, but does not meet the criteria for DID?
Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD)
This term describes the experience of losing track of time, with periods of time unaccounted for.
time distortion or time loss
What is the term used to describe the experience of significant memory loss that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness?
Dissociative Amnesia
What approach to therapy focuses on improving distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills in individuals with Dissociative Disorders?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
This management strategy involves creating a safe and supportive environment, establishing a routine, and setting boundaries to promote stability and reduce triggers.
Therapeutic environment