When it comes to complex trauma and dissociation, EMDR, ‘Parts’  Models and Attachment interventions work better in collaboration than they do alone. This training illuminates why and demonstrates how to combine interventions from multiple sources to enhance the effectiveness of EMDR with complex cases. We will visit and move beyond EMDR to focus on the ways in which trauma-informed therapies overlap, inform/support one another, and illuminate a bigger picture.

Participants will learn to decode persistent, seemingly intractable symptoms and apply effective interventions that work across the trauma-related diagnostic spectrum. Included are EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Parts Models, and Attachment theory.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify ‘dissociation’, the spectrum of dissociation, and corresponding diagnosis’
• Recognize the relevance of dissociation to EMDR
• Identify 3 EMDR Modified Protocols for working effectively with dissociation
• Summarize the diagnostic indicators of Secondary and Tertiary dissociation
• Explain the Phase Model of treatment and when its use is indicated
• Identify the source of dissociation and corresponding ‘goals of treatment’
• Recognize the definition of ‘Structural Dissociation’
• Identify 2 key terms of Structural Dissociation and explain how the theory defines dissociation
• Explain how clinically significant dissociation develops, is maintained, and treated within a Structural Dissociation framework
• Describe the relevance of Structural Dissociation theory to the Preparation Phase of EMDR
• Define concepts, specify goals, and explain specific integrative interventions in the treatment of Secondary and Tertiary Dissociation
• Demonstrate 2 stabilization interventions
• Recognize integrative, phase-oriented treatment in Complex PTSD cases
• Identify Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator dynamic in abuse/neglect survivors as well treatment strategies and goals
• Recognize countertransference through Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator lens
• Recognize Locus of Control Shift (L.O.C. Shift) and identify treatment approach
• Identify 3 common parts ‘Obstacles’ and strategies for resolution
• Recognize Parts models and Attachment Repair interventions needed for a full and complete treatment of Secondary and Tertiary Dissociation
• Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate adjunct EMDR case referrals