If you’re interested in learning about treating dissociation and dissociative disorders, check out this Resource List for a sampling of learning opportunities! It’s organized by investment of time and finances- from free shorter-form content, to lengthier intensive training programs. There are also support resources for clients including workbooks and private online communities.
Upcoming Webinars
Bring Meaning to Your Screening for Dissociation: Live Webinar, Friday, October 10, 11am-6pm EDT. Rescheduled to Friday, February 27, 2026, 10am-5pm EST. 6 CEs approved by EMDRIA, NBCC, and NASW-Connecticut.
“Dissociation” can be a confusing term with many different meanings, from daydreaming to depersonalization to identity switching. Learn how to use four dissociation screening tools, acquire accurate strengths-based language to educate clients, and explore treatment planning for diverse dissociative experiences that you will encounter in EMDR or other forms of trauma work. Sponsored by Complex Trauma Inc.
This program has been approved for 6 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for Connecticut Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for Connecticut LMSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW-CT approval may also be accepted for social workers in MA and RI.
Learn more about Bring Meaning to Your Screening for Dissociation
An in-depth study of EMDR, Theory of Structural Dissociation, and The Meeting Place. An intensive, small group webinar experience to support you in feeling more capable and confident in your clinical skills while being connected to and supported by a community of likeminded clinicians. Meets monthly for 3 hour sessions including discussion of reading material, didactic teaching, clinical consultation, and practicum experiences. Registration is closed for the 2025-2026 cohort. Click here to join the interest list to be notified of 2026 registration opening in the summer.
WEEKEND WEBINAR: EMDR, Polyvagal, and Parts Work: A Powerful Roadmap for Treating Complex Trauma & Dissociation (Formerly titled An Introduction to the Integration of Structural Dissociation, Ego State Therapy and EMDR Therapy)
Friday 6:30pm-9:00pm EST // Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am-6:45pm EST
Use my code KATY25 for a discount.
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Presented by instructors Farnsworth Lobenstine LICSW and Paula Merucci LCSW with a team of practicum facilitators including myself (Katy).
“This weekend webinar will give participants who have already completed the EMDR basic training critical skills needed for working with clients who have Complex Trauma and/or Dissociative Disorders. Participants will learn about and practice developing their own Meeting Place/Conference Room, the most widely used technique for working with ego states and parts of self to resolve internal conflicts.“
EMDR Basic Training
If you are interested in becoming an EMDR provider, I recommend choosing a basic trainer who will equip you to recognize and effectively work with dissociation, since SO many trauma survivors have this experience!
Paula Merucci from EMDR Chicago is a dynamic and engaging Basic Trainer who additionally provides a wealth of valuable information on her Resource Page, a bi-monthly email newsletter, and her social media accounts. She trains in-person in the Chicago area and virtually. (I have the privilege of collaborating with her in the Advanced Training Weekend Webinar, above.)
Cheryl Kenn of Inspired EMDR in Connecticut is a highly experienced Basic Trainer who provides small-group instruction over four 2-day training sessions, ensuring a more digestible format and individualized attention for trainees. In-person trainings are offered in CT and she also trains virtually. She teaches advanced trainings and consultation groups on working with dissociation in EMDR.
International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation offers a dissociation-informed EMDR Basic Training program taught by Michael Coy and Jennifer Madere.
Institute for Creative Mindfulness has a number of EMDR Basic Training options that are dissociation-informed. ICM was founded by EMDR trainer Jamie+ Marich who has lived experience of dissociation and wrote the book Dissociation Made Simple.
Undivided Soul Counseling 