Session Three - The Finding Solid Ground Program: Part I
December 7, 2022
Session Three – Content Level: Advanced
The Finding Solid Ground Program: Part I
This session introduces the program and the modular concept of the treatment of dissociative disorders. It begins with reviewing the stages of trauma treatment and principles of trauma-informed care. This is followed by a discussion of grounding and a list of ways that patients have said work well for them to get grounded. Actively working to notice differences between the past and present as well as ways to separate them are included. Strategies to shore up foundations and getting and feeling safer are covered as well. The accompanying journal article will examine 4-dimensional (4-D) model of trauma-related dissociation. There will be an opportunity to present case reports.
Objectives:
After the completion of this class, participants will be able to:
After the completion of this class, participants will be able to:
- Identify several grounding strategies
- Discuss guiding dissociative clients to becoming safer
- Prepare and present case reports and process therapeutic interventions
Readings:
- Brand, B., Schielke, H., Schiavone, F., Lanius, R. (2022) The Finding Solid Ground Program Workbook: Overcoming Obstacles in Trauma Recovery. Oxford University Press, New York, NY. Preface & Modules 1-4 (pp. vii-138).
- Paul Frewen, Bethany L. Brand, Hugo J. Schielke, Ian V. McPhail & Ruth Lanius (2022): Examining the 4-D Model in Persons Enrolled in the Top DD Internet Intervention, Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2022.2079794
Timed Outline
75 minutes: Book Chapter(s)
15 minutes: Journal Article
60 minutes: Case presentations
Available Credit
- 2.50 APAThe 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.
- 2.50 ASWB ACEThe 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 2.50 continuing education credits.