Overview

Join expert trainer and clinician Crystal Whitlow, LCSW for this thre e-part online course series to strengthen your clinical skills in applying Jim Knipe’s excellent EMDR Toolbox protocols for common client defenses.

In this advanced presentation, Ms. Whitlow individually addresses each of the three defenses: dissociation, avoidance, and shame, with questions and application of this impactful framework for the treatment of trauma with EMDR. Here is your opportunity to take your EMDR practice to the next level by solidifying your application of Knipe’s work! 

Ms. Whitlow has been given permission by Jim Knipe to teach his materials since his retirement.

Haven't read Jim Knipe's work? Check out this summary from EMDR & Beyond Director Bonnie Mikelson here.

Prerequisite: Completion of EMDR Basic Training




Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Overview, Objectives and Agenda

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    • Course Materials

    • Meet Crystal & Series Overview. Module 1: Dissociation Lesson 1 -Dissociation as a Defense, Dissociative Spectrum, Assessments, Application to Phases 1 & 2

    • Module 1: Dissociation Lesson 2 -Preparation, Dual Awareness, Parts Work, CIPOS, Kiessling's Processing Continuum

    • Module 1: Dissociation Lesson 3 - Continuum Applications, Live Demonstration

    • Module 1: Dissociation Lesson 4 - Q & A

    • Module 1: Activity for clinical application

    • Module 2: Avoidance Lesson 1 - Overview of Denial/Avoidance Defense, Resourcing, The Flash Technique

    • Module 2: Avoidance Lesson 2 - Targeting Avoidance Protocol

    • Module 2: Avoidance Lesson 3 -- Demonstration & Q & A

    • Module 2: Activity for clinical application

    • Module 3: Shame Lesson 1 -Shame as a Defense, Targeting Shame, Loving Eyes Protocol, Q & A

    • Module 3: Shame Lesson 2 - Parts Work Overview, Unblending Parts Work, Recognizing Shame in Parts Work

    • Module 3: Activity for clinical application

    • References

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    • Continuing Education Credits

    • Meet Crystal

Course Objectives

Module 1: EMDR Toolbox for Dissociation

  • Summarize working memory information related to working with dissociation

  • Recognize dissociation patterns and symptoms

  • Describe flash technique used in EMDR therapy

Course Objectives

Module 2: EMDR Toolbox with Avoidance

  • Recognize avoidance in EMDR therapy

  • Describe targeting positive affect for addressing avoidance

Course Objectives

Module 3: EMDR Toolbox for Shame

  • Recognize shame patterns in EMDR therapy

  • Describe EMDR tool for working with shame

Cost

Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA Credits: 6

CE Credits: 6 



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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 Maire Abanes at [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 3 days prior to the event less a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after that are non-refundable.

Conflict of Interest Policy

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

ADA

This course is in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Maire Abanes at [email protected] if special accommodation is required.