Who’s Really in the Room? Dispelling Myths & Diagnosing Dissociative Identity Disorder

A CE-eligible webinar for therapists, counselors, nurses, and psychologists seeking a deeper insight into DID.

This webinar satisfies requirements for live interactive CE credits for all professions.

DESCRIPTION: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is not rare it’s just rarely recognized. Despite decades of research and inclusion in the DSM, DID continues to be one of the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and stigmatized conditions in the field of mental health.

In this foundational and eye-opening webinar, psychologist Dr. Adrian Fletcher guides therapists through a deep introduction to DID and the broader dissociative spectrum. Grounded in both clinical science and lived experience, this training invites participants to reconsider everything they thought they knew about dissociation, trauma, and what it means to be human.

We’ll trace the history of DID as a diagnosis, explore how media portrayals and outdated training have distorted clinical judgment, and learn why so many dissociative clients are hiding in plain sight often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, or treatment-resistant depression and anxiety.

Through stories, case examples, and practical reflection, you will learn:

• The basics of how dissociation works and why it’s an adaptive response to complex trauma
• The subtle ways DID presents in therapy and why it’s so often missed
• Common misconceptions that keep therapists from recognizing or treating dissociative clients accurately
• Lived experience insights that bridge the gap between theory and practice
• Ethical considerations for working with dissociation especially when clients don’t know they have it

Whether you’re new to dissociation or beginning to suspect you’ve been working with it all along, this webinar is your starting point for more attuned, trauma-informed care. Because when we know better, we can do better.

Target audience: This course is appropriate for all mental health professionals

Content level: Introductory