Dissociative Amnesia (Psychogenic Amnesia) Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What are the theories behind this worksheet?
This worksheet is grounded in psychodynamics and cognitive-behavioral theories. Psychodynamic perspectives explore potential unconscious conflicts or trauma contributing to dissociative amnesia, aiming to uncover underlying emotional experiences.
Meanwhile, cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying and modifying thought patterns and behaviors associated with memory lapses, promoting adaptive coping strategies. Together, these theories inform a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing dissociative amnesia in a client-centered manner.
How will this worksheet help you?
This worksheet serves as a valuable tool in the therapeutic process for individuals experiencing dissociative amnesia. It facilitates self-reflection, enabling clients to explore triggers, describe their experiences, and develop coping strategies.
By fostering communication and understanding between the client and therapist, the worksheet contributes to a targeted and personalized approach to addressing memory lapses.
How should you use this worksheet?
Introduce the worksheet as a self-exploration tool, guiding clients to independently reflect on triggers, experiences, and coping strategies related to dissociative amnesia.
During therapy sessions, engage in meaningful discussions using the worksheet responses to uncover underlying issues and collaboratively set goals for managing memory lapses.
