By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Understand dissociation across the spectrum
  Define and distinguish dissociation from other trauma responses, and recognize when it is adaptive, maladaptive, or both.
• Assess and conceptualize dissociation with confidence
  Use dissociation‑informed assessment and case conceptualization so EMDR and treatment plans reflect “assessment before activation.”
• Implement safety‑forward, EMDR‑informed strategies
  Identify readiness and risk, make phase‑specific EMDR adjustments, and respond in the moment when dissociation arises in session.
• Bridge lived and learned experience in your clinical practice
  Integrate phenomenology, client narratives, and research to challenge myths and reduce stigma in dissociation work.
• Practice ethical, scope‑aware dissociation care
  Normalize your own hesitation, clarify scope and referral decisions, and use stigma‑free, client‑centered language that aligns with client goals.