Would you like to skillfully address defenses with your EMDR clients?

Have you read Jim Knipe's EMDR Toolbox but need some guidance in implementing CIPOs and other interventions?  

Might you benefit from a "deep dive" into dealing with dissociation, avoidance, and shame?


Then this webinar series is for you! 

Overview

Join expert trainer and clinician Crystal Whitlow, LCSW, for this series of Friday morning webinars to strengthen your clinical skills in applying Jim Knipe’s excellent EMDR Toolbox protocols for common client defenses.

In this advanced webinar series, Crystal will individually address each of the three defenses, dissociation, avoidance, and shame, with ample time for practice and questions. This is your opportunity to take your EMDR practice to the next level by solidifying your application of Knipe’s work!

Haven’t read Jim Knipe’s work? Check out this summary from Director Bonnie Mikelson here.

Prerequisite: Completion of EMDR Basic training.

Available Virtually!

Live Virtual

Module 1: Friday, August 18, 2023

Module 2: Friday, September 22, 2023

Module 3:  Friday, October 13, 2023

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CST)

Course Curriculum

Cost

(Full price dates effective July 13 - Aug. 13, 2023)

Course Objectives

Module 1: EMDR Toolbox for Dissociation

  • Restate use of the CIPOS/pendulation tools for Dissociation

  • Summarize dissociation assessments

  • Practice EMDR pendulation or restricted processing tool

Course Objectives

Module 2: EMDR Toolbox with Avoidance

  • Practice preparation for targeting avoidance with client

  • Summarize EMDR tools for working with avoidance

  • Apply EMDR tool for targeting avoidance

Course Objectives

Module 3: EMDR Toolbox for Shame

  • Recognize shame patterns in EMDR therapy

  • Summarize EMDR tools for working with shame

  • Apply EMDR tool for working with shame

Agenda

Module 1: EMDR Toolbox for Dissociation
Date: Friday, August 18, 2023

9:30 - 10:45 

Lecture, discussion, demonstration on topic of EMDR Toolbox with Dissociation
(Assessment, grounding, CIPOS tool from Knipe, Targeting Future first, Processing Continuum)     

10:45 - 11:00 

Morning Break

11:00 - 12:00 

Practice

12:00 - 12:30 

Q&A and Wrap up!

Module 2: EMDR Toolbox with Avoidance
Date: Friday, September 22, 2023

9:30 - 10:45 

Lecture, discussion, and demonstration on the topic of EMDR Toolbox with Avoidance (Preparation resource, flash technique, targeting avoidance, reevaluation)         

10:45 - 11:00 

Morning Break

11:00 - 12:00 

Practice

12:00 - 12:30 

Q&A and Wrap up!

Module 3: EMDR Toolbox for Shame
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

9:30 - 10:45 

Lecture, discussion, and demonstration on the topic of EMDR Toolbox with Shame (Loving  Eyes, parts work, targeting shame beliefs)       

10:45 - 11:00 

Morning Break

11:00 - 12:00 

Practice

12:00 - 12:30 

Q&A and Wrap up!

Continuing Education

9 EMDRIA Credits 

EC Program Approval Number: #15007-58

9 CE Credits 


The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Clinicians should check with their state licensure requirements.

CE credits are available for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and other trained EMDR Clinicians in all states except New York &  Alabama (state licensure board rules) and Ohio MFT’s (Board restriction). 

In order to receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program scheduled presentation. No partial credits are available, and you cannot receive credits for watching a recording.

Clinicians should check with their state licensure boards.


Instructor(s)

Crystal Whitlow

Crystal Whitlow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Bend, Indiana. Crystal began her career as a therapist in domestic violence and sexual assault crisis centers, followed by Community Mental Health work. In 2008, she opened her private practice specializing in PTSD with a focus on EMDR therapy. She is an Approved Consultant and Trainer in EMDR and now spends half her working life teaching EMDR Therapy trainings and providing consultation for EMDR therapists. In 2017, she developed a two day EMDR Advanced training workshop titled “Dealing with Avoidance in EMDR Therapy: Blocking Beliefs, Defenses, and Getting Unstuck” based on Jim Knipe’s EMDR Toolbox. In 2023, Crystal became an IFS Certified Therapist through the IFS Institute and began teaching IFS Informed EMDR with the Syzygy Institute. She maintains a small private practice in South Bend, Indiana.

Grievance Policy


We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to [email protected]

Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.


Cancellation Policy


We will allow refunds up to 7 days after purchase of this course minus a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after 7 days are non-refundable.


Conflict of Interest Policy


There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this workshop.  


ADA Compliance 

Live workshops are held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. For in-person, virtual or online course programs, please contact info@emdrandbeyond if special accommodation is required.