The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. Here you can find a therapist who has at the very least specialized training in working with trauma.

Possibly one of thee best resources on the web today for self aware systems. The Dissociative Cafe is here to create an inclusive, welcoming, supportive community of dissociative adults and their allies. We believe we can support and learn from each other in ways that people who don’t deal with these disorders can. Sometimes, that means talking about difficult topics. Sometimes, it means relaxing and enjoying the company of others who “just get it”. The cafe is open to all dissociative adults, questioning or professionally diagnosed. While the content may skew toward the DID/OSDD end of the spectrum due to our own lived experiences, the site is intended to be a place for everyone who deals with a dissociative disorder, DID or not.

Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about DID, dissociation, trauma, and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

The Dissociative Experiences Scale measures a wide variety of types of dissociation, including both problematic dissociative experiences, and normal dissociative experiences (e.g., day-dreaming). It is a screening tool for dissociative disorders, especially Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) and Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (now known as Other Specified Dissociative Disorder). People with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder also score highly on it. This is the second version of the scale, and it is easier to score than the original version. Try it yourself:

The European Society for Trauma and Dissociation: Aims of the ESTD: To promote an increase in the knowledge of Trauma, Dissociation and all disorders related to chronic traumatization. To provide professional and public education about dissociation, trauma and trauma related disorders. To support communication and cooperation among clinicians and other professionals in the field of dissociation and trauma. To stimulate national and international research projects. To provide knowledge and education specifically to those countries in Europe who do not have easy access in this field.

The Extreme Abuse Survey is the first assessment tool developed to assess for Dissociative Identity Disorder that was created specifically for CIA sponsored programs such as; MK ULTRA and Project Monarch. This survey was developed to start the 1st research project demonstrating the validity of this experience. and to help this group of DID people to stop being diagnosed as Schizophrenic or Sociopathic. The test here is invaluable to take if you believe your system was used for nefarious means. Or if you have been given numerous diagnosis and believe you have suffered every type of trauma there is.

The United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP) is an association of body-oriented psychotherapists, allied somatic practitioners, and interns trained in related modalities. The purpose of the USABP is to support the practice and further evolution of the field of body psychotherapy. You can find therapists here that specialize in working with DID.

The Entropy system is a channel where someone who is in recovery with DID shares her experience and understanding. She says; We are a diagnosed DID system of eleven. It is our goal to spread awareness about what Dissociative Identity Disorder really is and fight the stigma that surrounds it.