The Basics of Dissociative Identity Disorder: A Quick Overview and the Beginnings of Treatment for this Complex Disorder
2.0 CEU's
Presented by Tracy Rowe LISW-S, Registered Play Therapist
Course CEDL.0138.2.0
Dissociated Identity Disorder has often been referred to as a rare disorder. However, new research is demonstrating this disorder may be much more prevalent than once thought. Many clinicians have never received or have received little training in identifying and treating this disorder. This training seeks to briefly educate staff about the prevalence of the disorder. It also will review diagnostic criteria for the disorder and ways the disorder is often misdiagnosed. Lastly, the training will offer a brief overview of treatment options for those with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Training Objectives
After this training, the following objectives will be met and attendees will:
- Understand the prevalence of DID in the general population.
- Be able to identify the clinical symptoms of DID and ways to differentiate it among other mental health symptoms.
- Be aware of at least 2 treatment modalities for treating this disorder.
Tracy Rowe has been a social worker for the past 15 years and has worked at TCS for the past 9 years. She is a supervisor and school based clinician at 2 school districts, primarily working with teens and young adults. Before her life at TCS, she worked at child protective services and community mental health including case management and family therapy. Tracy taught as an adjunct professor at a local university for 5 years.
2.0 hours of continuing education credit will be available to those who complete the entire course presentation, take and pass the post-test (70% of questions, at a minimum, must be answered correctly), and complete a course evaluation.
