When the Wound Becomes The Identity

Treating Personality Disorders with EMDR

With JaCarie Owens LMHC

This 6 hour training explores the development of attachment styles, the impact of relational trauma, and the connection to personality disorders. Provide EMDR evidence-based interventions to support healing and emotional regulation. Participants will examine how early relational experiences shape attachment patterns from infancy through adulthood, influencing emotional and behavioral responses. The course will also provide insight into recognizing the signs and symptoms of relational trauma across developmental stages and its effects on self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, participants will gain practical skills in applying therapeutic techniques that foster secure attachment, enhance emotional regulation, and promote recovery from relational trauma. Emphasizing a culturally responsive approach, this training will highlight the influence of cultural and contextual factors on attachment, trauma and the development of personality disorders, equipping clinicians with strategies to address the unique needs of diverse populations.

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

Course Objectives & Agenda

10-5pm Central Time

9:30am - Registration

10:am Lecture

10:45 Activity

11:15 Break

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Lecture

2:15 Activity

2:30 Lecture

3:30 Break

3:45 Lecture

5:00 Closure & Evaluation

  • Identify the relationship between early attachment disruptions and the development of personality disorders.

  • Differentiate between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Other Personality Disorders through the lens of attachment wounds.

  • Describe how EMDR’s 8-phase protocol can be adapted for clients with personality disorders.

  • Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed strategies when conceptualizing personality disorders

  • Utilize parts work, somatic resourcing, and containment to promote safety and stabilization.

  • Analyze at least two clinical case examples using attachment-based EMDR interventions.

EMDRIA Credits: 6

APA CEs: 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.

EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007- 96  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 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.

Cost

$249.99 (Full Price)

Early Bird Code: WWBI

Ends September 15, 2025

Meet The Presenter

JaCarie Owens LMHC

JaCarie incorporates attachment focused techniques and play therapy techniques, throughout her clinical work and training, and has specialties in mind-body techniques, attachment/relationships, complex trauma, personality disorders, play therapy techniques, sand tray techniques and ego-state work. JaCarie has worked in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations. She began her career as an LMHC working with children and adolescents in community mental health, school based settings and private practice working across the lifespan. JaCarie is the owner of Courageous Minds Counseling Located in Clive Iowa.