$121.00
This is a pre-recorded online training course, allowing clinicians to complete the material at their own pace. It is designed for mental health professionals seeking advanced skills in assessing complex trauma and dissociative disorders in clinical practice.
This course is designed for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, and other trauma-informed practitioners who work with clients presenting with complex PTSD, dissociation, or suspected Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It is particularly relevant for clinicians wanting greater confidence in differential diagnosis and structured assessment.
Assessment of complex trauma goes beyond identifying traumatic events. It includes evaluating:
Developmental and attachment history
Emotional regulation capacity
Dissociative symptoms
Structural dissociation or parts dynamics
Risk factors such as self-harm or suicidality
Functional impairment and relational patterns
This training explores how to conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments that guide effective treatment planning.
Yes. The training explores commonly used dissociation screening and assessment measures, as well as clinical interviewing strategies for identifying dissociative symptoms. It also addresses how to interpret results within a phase-oriented treatment framework.
Differentiating complex PTSD and dissociative disorders requires careful assessment of symptom clusters, identity fragmentation, memory discontinuity, and internal parts dynamics. This course helps clinicians distinguish between trauma-related dysregulation and structural dissociation, supporting more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Accurate assessment informs treatment pacing, stabilisation strategies, and trauma processing decisions. Misidentifying dissociation or underestimating trauma complexity can increase the risk of destabilisation. This training supports safe, ethical, and evidence-informed assessment practices.
