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Peer Support for DID: Exploring Its Effectiveness in a Workshop

Join Michele Jowett and Melanie Goodwin for an insightful workshop on the potential of peer support for individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Discover the importance of meeting others, share daily challenges in a non-judgmental environment, and learn practical strategies for participating in peer groups. Understand the significance of readiness for group attendance, explore containment versus control, and discuss ground rules that foster a supportive atmosphere. Empower yourself and others as we build confidence and connection together.

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Peer Support for DID: Exploring Its Effectiveness in a Workshop

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  1. DID Peer Support - Can it work? a workshop facilitated by two full members ofFirst Person Pluraldissociative identity disorders association Michele Jowett & Melanie Goodwincontact:- fpp-chair@hotmail.co.uk

  2. DID and peer support groups Why meeting others is important FPP’s wisdom gained through experience Some of the challenges Practicalities - how to manage them

  3. Why they are important • People with DID can feel very isolated • A place to share every day challenges that are ‘normal’ e.g. shopping, going to the dentist • A non judgemental forum outside of therapy • Empowering • A place where all of you can begin to build your confidence

  4. Wisdom gained through experience • Ground rules – a foundation • Initial clarity – what you can expect from a group • The importance of each person being ready to be part of a peer support group • The impact on the whole group if someone attends when not in a ‘good enough’ place • Groups are not for everyone

  5. Painful and complex challenges • Which parts ‘should’ attend • How to ensure all the parts of a system feel welcome even though it may not be appropriate for them to be fully present • How to manage when someone is unaware of an unhelpful impact they are having

  6. Painful and complex challenges • Containment versus control – personally and within the group • Sharing contact details • Forming very quick, probably unsustainable relationships • Ensuring that you have support outside of the group

  7. Practicalities • The first step • The first meeting • Ground rules and their importance • Who manages the venue bookings, money and brings refreshments, • Sharing contact details • Taking it slowly

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