The objective of the research was to examine the two constitutes of cortical volume (CV), that is, cortical thickness (CT) and surface area (SA), in individuals with dissociative identity disorder (DID) with the view of gaining important novel insights into the underlying neurobiological mechanisms mediating DID.
Read MoreEnactive trauma therapy is influenced by the philosophy of enactivism, among other sources of inspiration.
Read MoreOur research group proudly presents our most recent paper: Vissia et al. (2016). Is it Trauma- or Fantasy-based? Comparing dissociative identity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, simulators, and controls.
The article won the 2017 Pierre Janet Writing Award of the International society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
Read MoreThe etiology of dissociative identity disorder (DID) remains a topic of debate. Proponents of the fantasy model and the trauma model of DID have both called for more empirical research. To this end, the current study presents new and extended data analyses of a previously published H15/2O positron emission tomography imaging study.
Read MoreIt is a pleasure to announce that The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation granted the first two volumes of the Trinity of Trauma The Pierre Janet Writing Award.
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