Are You Using the Right Tool to Assess Dissociation?

If you’re relying on the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) for clients with complex trauma, you might be missing a critical piece of the puzzle. While the DES works for surface-level dissociation, it often fails to detect structural dissociation—leaving both clients and clinicians frustrated and stuck.

So what’s a better option? The Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID). Unlike the DES, the MID gives a clearer, diagnostic picture of dissociation, helping you:

✅ Catch hidden dissociation the DES often misses
✅ Avoid misdiagnosing severe dissociation as something else
✅ Make more informed treatment decisions with confidence

Not sure when to use which tool? Download this free PDF guide to make decision-making easy!