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
This program is intended for Doctorate Level and Master Level Psychologists, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LISW, LMSW and other Master Level Mental Health Practitioners who have successfully completed an 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
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
$219.99
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 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-DL81 and is approved for EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
To receive CE or EMDRIA credits for in-person presentations or live virtual attendance, participants must attend the entire program in real time. Partial credit is not available, and watching a recording in place of attending live does not qualify for credit.
To receive CE or EMDRIA credits for the On-Demand version (typically available 20–30 days after the live event), participants must complete the full curriculum and pass a post-quiz with a score of at least 75%.
While the course evaluation is not required to receive CE credits, we highly value your feedback and encourage you to complete it. The system will automatically release your certificate after you have completed and passed the quiz.
This program is intended for Doctorate Level and Master Level Psychologists, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LISW, LMSW and other Master Level Mental Health Practitioners who have successfully completed an EMDR Basic Training
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.
