Milissa Kaufman

Matt Robinson, a psychologist and program director at McLean Hospital, and Milissa Kaufman, a psychiatrist and director of their Dissociative Disorders and Trauma Research Program, share insights on trauma and dissociation. They discuss their personal journeys into trauma research and the evolution of McLean's programs. The duo highlights the importance of neuroimaging in understanding dissociation, addressing misdiagnosis, and the necessity of relational care to prevent re-traumatization. They emphasize how biological findings offer comfort and foster compassion for individuals affected by dissociative disorders.