Compare and contrast two of the dissociative disorders
Compare and contrast two of the dissociative disorders
There are four dissociative disorders: Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fugue,
Depersonalization Disorder, and the Dissociative Identity Disorder. These
disturbances are characterized by profound alterations of consciousness and
memory. A person’s sense of identity and his/her perception of reality are
impaired.
Locate a professional website that discusses dissociative
disorders to assist you in developing your reply to this discussion (such as
www.apa.org, www.counseling.org, www.mayoclinic.com or www.nami.org). Compare
and contrast two of the dissociative disorders. In your own words, how would you
cope with a loss of memory or identity? What insights does the source you
located provide?
Guided Response: Review several of
your classmates’ posts. Respond substantively to at least two of your peers who
chose at least one different dissociative disorders from you. Compare that
disorder to one of the ones you chose. Based on your research, what other
methods of coping or treatment would you recommend to your peers?