Applying Advanced EMDR tools with the EMDR Toolbox for Dissociation, Avoidance and Shame: A Three-Module Series

with Crystal Whitlow, LCSW

Overview

Join expert trainer and clinician Crystal Whitlow, LCSW for this three-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.

Prerequisite: Completion of EMDR Basic Training

Curriculum

Curriculum

Overview, Objectives and Agenda

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, Un-blending Parts Work, Recognizing Shame in Parts Work

Module 3: Activity for clinical application

References

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

$239.99

Cost

Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA Credits: 6

CE Credits: 6

EMDR & Beyond is the provider of (CEs).


EMDR & Beyond is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EMDR & Beyond remains responsible for this program and its contents.

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants receive their certificate after attendance verification has been completed and having the opportunity to complete an evaluation form.

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-DL81 is approved for 6 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

To receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program during the in-person or or live webinar. No partial credits are available. For On Demand programming you must complete a quiz and pass with a 70%.

Instructor

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.

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