Developmental Trauma and Pathological Dissociation: Working with Dissociative Identity Disorder and ‘Multiple Minds’ in Clinical Practice
Instructor: Jacqueline Lichtenstein, M.D.
Course Description
Current interest in trauma, attachment theory, the neurobiology of attachment, and the relational model of psychoanalysis is changing the way we think about development and psychopathology. An understanding of dissociation has broad clinical applications for the conceptualization and treatment of a variety of disorders.
This course will provide an overview of past and current concepts of dissociation and dissociative disorders, emphasizing their application to psychoanalytic work with a variety of patients. Topics include the connection of dissociation to developmental trauma, the manifestations of unintegrated mental and bodily states, the representation of internalized attachment patterns in dissociated self- states, and implications for treatment. Case material related to Dissociative Identity Disorder will be included to illustrate theoretical, diagnostic and treatment issues.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
Describe how early interpersonal trauma can lead to the development of dissociated and contradictory self-states.
Identify manifestations of dissociation in clinical encounters.
Serve as a relational bridge between the patient’s dissociated self-states.
Better negotiate treatment issues, such as the interactive regulation of emotions, the management of enactments, and the maintenance of a secure frame and holding environment.
Licensed Professional — $100
Pre Licensed/Student — $754 CEs offered
Program Committee
Thomas P. Helscher, Ph.D., Chair
Lisa B. Crilley, M.F.T., Co-Chair
Committee Members
Scott Shapiro, Psy.D.
Sandra Wilder-Padilla, Ph.D.
Rachel Katz
Keith Bernstein
Simone Kiboudi, LPC
Lauren O’Connell, LMFT
Target Audience
This program is on an advanced level and meets the needs of all mental health professionals, including Psychiatrists,Psychologists, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. CE Credit is offered for licensed psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
CE Credit Information
Important Disclosure: All planners, faculty, staff and others involved with this activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
This activity has not received commercial support.
Accreditation Statements
Board of Behavioral Sciences: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts courses approved by the APA for Continuing Education for LCSW, LMFT, LPCC and LEP licenses.
To Earn Credit: Participants must complete an online evaluation within two weeks of completing each session of this CE activity in order to receive credit.
Attention Psychologists: Psychologists can earn a maximum of 4 CE credits for this program. Partial credit may not be awarded, based on APA guidelines
Refunds/Cancellations: Refunds, less a $10 administrative fee, will be made if cancellation notification is phoned or postmarked three (3) business days in advance of this program. There will be no refunds on requests received after the refund deadline. Full refunds are made in the event that LAISPS must cancel this program.
Returned Checks: A $35.00 service charge will be assessed for checks returned by the bank.
Confidentiality: By registering for this educational event, attendees agree to strictly maintain confidentiality of any clinical material shared and will not distribute or convey such confidential material outside of the conference.
Covid-19 Protocol: Attendees are requested to have a negative home test the morning of or evening before class, and to stay home if they are experiencing symptoms or have recently been socially exposed
Instructor Bio
Jacqueline Lichtenstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice. She is a Training and Supervising Analyst and a faculty member at LAISPS.