1. Explain how trauma is related to the development of dissociative and somatic symptom and related disorders.
2. Describe how clients with dissociative disorders are represented in the media. What role does media portrayal play in the public's perceptions of these disorders? What role does media portrayal play in mental health providers' perceptions of these disorders?
3. Discuss at least two (2) potential personal or professional biases providers may need to address to effectively diagnose and treat clients with dissociative and somatic symptom and related disorders.
4. Describe two (2) or more treatment challenges associated with treating clients with dissociative and somatic symptom and related disorders.