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
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Bring Meaning to Your Screening for Dissociation: Live Webinar
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
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 