Split, Stuck, or Shut Down? Understanding Dissociative Disorders

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when a client says they’ve lost time… or feel like they’re floating outside their body?In this episode of Licensure Lifeline, we explore the hidden world of Dissociative Disorders—including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, and Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder. You’ll learn how to recognize key diagnostic patterns, avoid common exam traps, and understand dissociation not as pathology—but as a powerful survival response.We’ll start with a chilling historical case, break down what the DSM-5 really says, and explore how technology is changing the way we understand and treat dissociation.Whether you’re prepping for the NCE, NCMHCE, or ASWB, this episode is packed with the clarity and nuance you need to pass with confidence—and practice with compassion.Plus: a new Tech Forward segment on AI in trauma-informed care, and a quick plug for the Licensure Concierge App—your personal assistant for CEU tracking and renewal reminders.Support the show