Outline stabilization, processing, and integration phases when working clinically with dissociation.

Describe how trauma disrupts memory, identity, emotional regulation, and overall brain functioning.

Distinguish between PTSD and complex PTSD, and explain how early trauma contributes to fragmentation of self.

In this course, you’ll revisit the foundations of EMDR Therapy (3rd Edition) through independent study, including:

Independent Study Overview

THREE-PHASE MODEL OF TREATMENT

STRUCTURAL DISSOCIATION THEORY

PTSD AND COMPLEX PTSD

TRAUMA’S IMPACT ON THE BRAIN

Apply structural dissociation concepts to EMDR case planning, including pacing, readiness, and target selection.

CASE PLANNING WITH EMDR

Define structural dissociation and recognize how it presents through Apparently Normal Parts (ANPs) and Emotional Parts (EPs).

Recognize common signs of dissociation and implement strategies that increase safety between parts.

IDENTIFYING DISSOCIATION IN PRACTICE

Explain how early attachment trauma shapes identity and explore ways to foster internal collaboration.

ATTACHMENT TRAUMA & IDENTITY

Use structural dissociation as a lens to guide EMDR interventions that support safety and integration.

FOSTERING HEALING IN EMDR