New research has found that 4 in 5 Australian psychologists have gaps in their knowledge on dissociation—a common psychobiological response to trauma that can disrupt memory, emotion, and identity—and cannot accurately identify dissociation symptoms. The paper is published in the journal Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Among the 280 Australian psychologists surveyed, 99% reported treating trauma-exposed clients, but only 60% reported formal trauma training during their psychology qualification; only 41% reported training on dissociation. Dr. Jessica Mackelprang, the senior author on the study, is a clinical and health Read More