Table 1 Psychoeducational topics in a group program for complex dissociative disorders, based on Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation (Boon et al., [25])
From: Group treatment for complex dissociative disorders: a randomized clinical trial
Session | Topic | Chapter in manual |
|---|---|---|
1 | Introduction. Rules, regulations, and motivation | |
2 | Learning to regulate yourself (1) | 18 |
3 | Understanding dissociation | 1 |
4 | Symptoms of dissociation | 2 |
5 | Understanding dissociative parts of the personality (1) | 3 |
6 | Understanding dissociative parts of the personality (2) | 3 |
7 | Overcoming phobia of inner experience | 5 |
8 | Learning to reflect | 6 |
9 | Beginning to work with dissociative parts | 7 |
10 | Developing an inner sense of safety | 8 |
11 | Summary and review of content so far | |
12 | Establishing a healthy daily structure | 10 |
13 | Improving sleep | 9 |
14 | Understanding traumatic memories and triggers | 14 |
15 | Coping with triggers (1) | 15 |
16 | Learning to regulate yourself (2) | 18 |
17 | Inner cooperation | 27 |
18 | Planning for difficult times | 16 |
19 | Preparing for saying goodbye | 35 |
20 | Evaluation and leave-taking |