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Back to Assignment Attempts: Average: /6 5. Treatment of dissociative disorders

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Back to Assignment Attempts: Average: /6 5. Treatment of dissociative disorders Aa Aa Biological/medical treatment of dissociative disorders As with somatic symptom disorders, medical treatment alone is not considered sufficient for dissociative disorders. Medications such as counseling and other treatment methods. are typically used to alleviate symptoms to facilitate Treatment for depersonalization/derealization disorder Read the following scenario to determine a treatment plan for the patient described Recently, Ingrid was diagnosed with depersonalization/derealization disorder, and is now in therapy with Dr. Nakashima to treat the triggers and emotional side effects she experiences because of the disorder. The dissociation experiences have become quite debilitating, and Ingrid has become very worried about having an episode that could result in harm to himself or another, such as when she is driving or cycling. As a result, she has become reclusive for fear of having an episode while in public. Ingrid is also experiencing intense anxiety about how her friends would react to an episode and how they might feel about her because of the disorder, and has fallen into a deep depression over these issues, as well as the concern that her disorder will also have a negative effect on her grades. Which of these treatment methods should Dr. Nakashima use to help Ingrid? Mindfulness-based training to identify the emotional and cognitive triggers of a dissociative episode, to help Ingrid recognize when an episode is imminent, and to reduce the severity of the attacks. Social skills training designed to get Ingrid to behave in ways that will appeal to her friends Treatment for dissociative identity disorder Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is often treated through the use of trauma-focused therapy. Which of the following is a goal that therapists have for clients as part of DID treatment? Check all that apply Accept their alters as different facets of their self-image Achieve integration of a client's distinct personalities Learn how to take care of themselves Flash Player MAC 30,0,0,113 93 3.34.12004-2016 Aplia. All rights reserved. Grade It Now Save & Continue 2013 Cengage Learning except as noted. All rights reserved Continue wwithout saving

Explanation / Answer

* As with somatic symptoms disorders, medical treatment alone is not considered sufficient for dissociative disorders. Medications such as Sertraline are typically used to alleviate anxiety symptoms to facilitate counseling and other treatment methods.

Sertraline is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) class medicine. This medicine is used as antidepressant which increase the level of Serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter associated with "feel good" sense.

* Dr. Nakashima would use to help Ingrid.

Option 1. Mindfulness based training to identify the emotional and cognitive triggers of of a dissociative episode, to help Ingrid recognise when an episode is imminent, and to reduce the severity of the attacks.

The therapies as Cognitive Behavior Therapy used for depersonalization/ derealization disorder aims at mindfulness to desensitize and help the individuals to soothe themselves by decreasing the negative responses to stressors.

* The goal that therapists have for the clients as a part of DlD treatment are:

Answer. All the three options.

The goal of the psychological intervention such as psychotherapy that is used for dissociative disorder, is help the individuals to accept their different aspect of personality, to help them to coexist with them, to prevent negative responses towards their different facets and stressors, and to help them to take care of themselves.