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Definition
| disorders with altered mind body connections that are also believed to be related to stress or anxiety |
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Term
| Dissociative Amnesia: define |
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Definition
One or more episodes of inability to recall important information- usually traumatic or stressful in nature.
Causes distress/impairment in social or occupational functioning. |
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| Dissociative Fugue: define |
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Definition
Sudden unexpected travel away from home or work with inability to remember past.
Confusion about identity. |
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Term
| Dissociative Identity Disorder: define |
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Definition
| existence of two or more distinct subpersonalities each with its own patterns of relating, perceiving and thinking. Two or more take control of the person's behavior. Inability to recall- too extensive for normal forgetfulness. |
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Term
| Depersonalization disorder: define |
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Definition
| Persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment from and outside ones mental processes or body- reality remains intact. |
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Term
| Dissociative disorders: Interventions (all) |
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Definition
basic level:
1) emotional presence during recall.
2) provide safety
Milieu therapy: task oriented, occupational/art therapy quiet simple supportive environment.
Health teaching: teaching about illness.
ADVANCED: Cog/behav therapy. Psychodynamic therapy. |
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