Ever wondered what dissociative identity disorder (DID) looks like through a behavior analytic lens? I sat down with Dr. Brady Phelps to dig into the science, myths, and clinical realities behind one of psychology’s most debated diagnoses.
We covered:
- What does DID look like when you strip away the Hollywood drama?
- Are alternate identities really separate, or just reinforced
behaviors?
- Can trauma alone explain dissociation, or is something else at play?
- Should we rethink how DID is diagnosed?
- How do therapist techniques shape identity fragmentation?
- What can we learn from the Sybil case (and TikTok)?
- Why does social media reinforce alternate identities?
- What should new BCBAs know about working in mental health?
If you listen to nothing else from this podcast, don’t miss Brady’s take on
balancing empathy with scientific rigor. You’ll walk away with fresh insights—and maybe a few new questions for your next supervision session.
Ready to learn on-the-go with your favorite podcast guests? Catch the full episode and more at Behavioral Observations Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
All the best, Matt
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