Dissociative Identity Disorder: Bridging Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Neuroscience

Abstract:

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is one of the oldest documented psychiatric conditions, conceptualized as a psychological and biological syndrome for over a century. Yet, historically, controversy over the legitimacy of the diagnosis has impeded its study. Despite these challenges, a pioneering cohort of dedicated clinicians and scientists have made significant strides in uncovering the neurobiological underpinnings of trauma-related dissociation. Here, Dr. Lebois will present the stories behind some of the science, alongside the neurobiological findings themselves. Ultimately, a biological understanding of DID lends credence to the validity of people’s lived experience – and placing the research in its historical context may help demystify some of the controversy.

Potential to Distress: No 

This presentation was originally presented as a live webinar in November 2024.

Target Audience

Beginning/Introductory

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe key neuroimaging findings in the dissociative subtype of PTSD
  • List key neuroimaging findings in dissociative identity disorder (DID)
  • Compare neuroimaging findings in classic vs. the dissociative subtype of PTSD
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 1.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Course opens: 
11/01/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2050
ISSTD Member cost:
$35.00
Your Price:
$55.00
Part of: 
2024 Webinar Pass
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Presenter: Lauren Lebois, PhD 

Presenter Bio: Dr. Lauren Lebois is a cognitive neuroscientist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She co-directs the Dissociative Disorders and Trauma Research Program at McLean Hospital, focusing on the neurobiology of dissociation in trauma-spectrum disorders with funding from the National Institute of Mental Health. Her research examines mindfulness-related treatments, the role of learning and plasticity in emotion, and brain-behavior correlates of dissociation. Dr. Lebois is the former chair of the Scientific Committee for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and co-directs the Initiative for Integrated Trauma Research, Care, and Training at McLean Hospital. She has received multiple awards, including McLean Hospital’s Alfred Pope Award, ISSTD’s Pierre Janet Writing Award, and the Morton Prince Award for her contributions to dissociative disorder research. Dr. Lebois is deeply committed to using her advances in neurobiology, behavior, and treatment to reduce the stigma and improve care for individuals living with PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. Dr. Lebois received her PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Emory University in 2014.

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Available Credit

  • 1.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.
  • 1.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 1.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.

Price

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