Highlights
Michael and Jennifer have worked with Paul F. Dell, PhD, as custodians of the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID) since 2017
Learn the history of understanding and diagnosing dissociative disorders
Understand how to administer and score the MID
Gain knowledge of the MID mindset, and the 23 symptoms of dissociation measured by the MID
Meet the Presenters
Jennifer A. Madere, MA, CSAT, LPC-S
EMDR Consultant & Trainer | ISSTD Fellow
Jennifer is the co-founder of Intuitus Group, a team of trauma-focused clinicians in Cedar Park, Texas, USA. She first presented on the MID in 2015.
D. Michael Coy, MA, LICSW
EMDR Consultant & Trainer | ISSTD Fellow
Michael is in private practice in Bremerton, Washington, USA. He manages the MID website and updating the MID Analysis.
Course Information
Learning Objectives
1) Identify at least 3 myths and historical factors that have confounded understanding of dissociation and the dissociative disorders. 2) Describe how evidence of dissociative disorders has been observed in neuroimaging research. 3) Explain why assessment for pathological dissociation is a necessary prerequisite to trauma accessing and reprocessing. 4) Name 3 documents essential to the process of administering, scoring, and interpreting the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation.
Timed Outline
Part 1 (90 minutes) Myths and facts | History of diagnosing dissociative disorders | Forms and models of dissociation | What is assessment Part 2 (90 minutes) Available assessment tools | Background of the MID | Administering and Scoring the MID | 23 symptoms according to the MID
Level of Content
Introductory. No prerequisite knowledge beyond graduate training in a field related to mental health is presumed.
Workshop Summary
Greater awareness of trauma-related symptoms and increased prominence of therapies focused on trauma resolution necessitates clarification of current and historical myths and misconceptions regarding pathological dissociation. Despite neuroscientific studies substantiating the reality and credibility of dissociative disorders, historical and confounding factors still linger with regard to defining and diagnosing the dissociative disorders. This workshop will utilize current literature and research to answer and dispel these misconceptions and aid clinicians in clearly defining and understanding the key features and concepts of pathological dissociation. This workshop will introduce participants to the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID). The MID is a 218-item, self-administered instrument with 168 dissociation items and 50 validity items developed by Paul F. Dell, PhD. The MID reliably differentiates and offers a diagnostic impression for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Otherwise Specified Dissociative Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. MID documents are available without charge to mental health professionals and researchers at www.mid-assessment.com. Participants are highly encouraged to download and review the MID Analysis, MID (questions) and Interpretive Manual in preparation for this training.
TARGET AUDIENCE This workshop is for trauma-focused psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors and substance abuse counselors. DISCLOSURES This workshop has not received outside sponsorship that would pose a conflict of interest. The presenters may gain income from professional training and consultation related to the topic presented. This webinar is being recorded and will be made available as part of an on-demand course. POLICIES Courses are for individual use only. Other questions or grievances, please contact [email protected]
EMDRIA Credit
D & JAM Trainings is an EC Provider (#2001) and this program has been submitted for 3 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training. Certificates will be available to eligible participants upon completion of the course and program evaluation.
CE Credit
This program offers 3.0 hours of CE credit. D & JAM Trainings has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7284. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. D & JAM Trainings is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
EMDR Training Level
No EMDR training required. This workshop is open to clinicians with no prior EMDR training or who are partially trained in EMDR therapy and is not an EMDR basic training. Completion of an accredited Basic EMDR Training is considered fundamental knowledge in order to apply the EMDR protocol. Only those who have completed and EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training are eligible to receive EMDRIA Credits.
Join us LIVE on November 28th, 2025
CEs and EMDRIA Credit are included in the registration fee for eligible participants. Discounted registration is available for students and residents of World Bank Tier 2 - 6 countries. Request a discount code by emailing [email protected] (Note: United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK are all Tier 1 countries.)
$100.00