References: Online

 


There is not much info out there, but here is some I rely on.

If nothing else, the first 2 websites are the most important. If you can be bothered, though, do go down that list!

  1. Dissociative Identity Disorder Research
  2. Pluralpedia, the collaborative plurality dictionary
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  4. FIRST PERSON PLURAL UK based membership organisation providing resources for multiples
  5. Trauma Dissociation .com Information of trauma related "disorders"
  6. UK Network of European Society for Trauma & Dissociation provides some limited information
  7. Alter Functions | DID-Research.org
  8. Introjects – What are Introjects? - Discussing Dissociation
  9. Dissociative identity disorder alter roles + functions
  10. Introjection: Concept, Types, Effects, Therapies, And Tips

  1. Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Center for Self-Leadership: The Center for Self-Leadership is the official training center for IFS therapy. They offer free resources on their website, including webinars, podcasts, and videos. You can access their free video resources on their website here: https://selfleadership.org/resources/free-resources.html.

  2. The Trauma Therapist Project: The Trauma Therapist Project is a website that offers interviews with trauma therapists, including those who use IFS and Structural Dissociation approaches. They offer a podcast and a YouTube channel where you can access free videos: https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com.

  3. The Greater Good Science Center: The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley offers a variety of resources on mental health, including videos on IFS therapy. You can access their videos on their website here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/item/internal_family_systems_therapy.

  4. Bessel van der Kolk: Bessel van der Kolk is a prominent trauma researcher and clinician who has written extensively on the topic of Structural Dissociation. You can find several of his lectures and talks on YouTube by searching his name.

  5. ISSTD Webinars: The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) offers a variety of webinars on trauma-related topics, including IFS and Structural Dissociation. While some of these webinars require membership or a fee, there are also some free webinars available on their website: https://www.isst-d.org/resources/webinars/.

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