The DSM-5 is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5, and dissociative disorders are one such area. These disorders can be difficult to distinguish and diagnose. There is also controversy in the field over the legitimacy of certain dissociative disorders, such as dissociative identity disorder, which was formerly called multiple personality disorder. 

Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders

The DSM-5 is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5, and dissociative disorders are one such area. These disorders can be difficult to distinguish and diagnose. There is also controversy in the field over the legitimacy of certain dissociative disorders, such as dissociative identity disorder, which was formerly called multiple personality disorder.

In this Assignment, you will examine the controversy surrounding dissociative disorders. You will also explore clinical, ethical, and legal considerations pertinent to working with patients with these disorders.

To Prepare

· Review this week’s Learning Resources on dissociative disorders.

· Use the Walden Library to investigate the controversy regarding dissociative disorders. Locate at least three scholarly articles that you can use to support your Assignment. 

The Assignment (2–3 pages)

· Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.

· Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.

· Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may present with a dissociative disorder.

· Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that you need to bring to your practice and why they are important.

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Name: NRNP_6665_Week9_Assignment_Rubric

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In 2–3 pages, address the following:

• Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.

Points:

Points Range:
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)

The response includes an accurate and concise explanation of the controversy within the field related to dissociative disorders.

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range:
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)

The response includes an accurate explanation of the controversy within the field related to dissociative disorders.

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range:
11 (11%) – 11 (11%)

The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate explanation of the controversy within the field related to dissociative disorders.

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range:
0 (0%) – 10 (10%)

The response includes a vague or inaccurate explanation of the controversy within the field related to dissociative disorders. Or the response is missing.

Feedback:

• Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.

Points:

Points Range:
23 (23%) – 25 (25%)

The response includes a thorough and well-organized explanation of the student’s professional beliefs about dissociative disorders. Rationale demonstrates critical thinking and is strongly supported with three scholarly references.

Feedback:

Points:

Points Range:
20 (20%) – 22 (22%)

The response includes a well-organized explanation of the student’s professional beliefs about dissociative disorders. Rationale is clear an

THE INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATION ON THIS ASSIGNMENT:

Welcome to Week 9: Topic for this week is Dissociative Disorders. 

There are three major dissociative disorders defined in the DSM-5:

Dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative amnesia, and

Depersonalization-derealization disorder.

Dissociative disorders may be associated with traumatic events in order to help manage difficult memories or experiences. Patients with these types of disorders are likely to also exhibit symptoms of a variety of other dysfunctions, such as depression, alcoholism, or self-harm and may also be more susceptible to personality, sleeping, and eating disorders.

This week, you will analyze issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of dissociative disorders.

The Assignment (2–3 pages)

· Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.

· Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.

· Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may present with a dissociative disorder.

· Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that you need to bring to your practice and why they are important.

Please ensure to answer all the questions above separately.