Dissociative Disorders and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Please refer to the class list tab to see which group you belong in. It is simply a numerical standing based alphabetically. Count your standing from the top down. Class members 1-7 are in Group 1, 8-14 are in Group 2, and 15-20+ are Group 3. This is not a group project. You each post an individual response to the initial topic.

Group 1. Most PTSD treatment guidelines recommend against the use of benzodiazepines. Provide an evidence-based discussion regarding the use of benzodiazepines in the treatment of PTSD. Consider discussing information like the safety and efficacy reported in the literature, the effect benzodiazepines have on other common treatment modalities for PTSD, etc. Include first line agents for PTSD in the discussion.

Group 2. Discuss fear extinction vs fear conditioning.

Group 3. Describe the various dissociative disorders, their prevalence, etiology, symptoms, and treatments.

Please include neurobiological rationales and explanations in your discussions

Post your initial response by Wednesday at midnight. Respond to at least one student with a different assigned DB question by Sunday at midnight. Both responses must be a minimum of 150 words, scholarly written, APA formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 2 scholarly references are required (other than your text). Refer to the Grading Rubric for Online Discussion in the Course Resource section.