Course Description

When it comes to complex trauma and dissociation, EMDR, ‘Parts’ Models and Attachment interventions work better in collaboration than they do alone. This training illuminates why and demonstrates how to combine interventions from multiple sources to enhance the effectiveness of EMDR with complex cases.
We will visit and move beyond any one treatment modality to focus on the ways in which trauma-informed therapies overlap, inform/support one another, and illuminate a bigger picture. Participants will decode persistent, seemingly intractable symptoms and be able to apply effective interventions that work across the trauma-related diagnostic spectrum. 
Included are EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Parts Work (e.g., Internal Family Systems), and Attachment theory.


  • On Demand Training for 180 Days

    Access and complete the training, which includes 6 hours of video content and resources, within 180 days of purchase.

  • Intermediate

    This training is for clinicians who have completed EMDR Therapy Basic Training.

  • 6 CEs

    This online webinar is approved for 6 hours of CE credit through CE-Classes.com, and 6 hours of EMDRIA Credits (EMDRIA Distance Learning Approval #19024-DL07).

Course Curriculum

    1. Complex Trauma and Dissociation Handout

    2. Complex Trauma & Dissociation: Part 1 - (3hrs. 20min)

    1. Complex Trauma & Dissociation: Part 2 - (2hrs. 30min.)

    2. How to Get Your CE's and EMDRIA credits

About this course

  • $220.00
  • 6 hours of video content
  • Provides 6 CEUs | 6 EMDRIA Credits

Learning Objectives

    1. Identify ‘dissociation’, the spectrum of dissociation, and corresponding diagnosis’.
    2. Recognize the relevance of dissociation to trauma processing (i.e., EMDR).
    3. Identify 1 EMDR Modified Protocol for working effectively with dissociation.
    4. Summarize the diagnostic indicators of Secondary and Tertiary dissociation.
    5. Identify when in treatment (i.e., in which phase) to use parts model interventions such as Internal Family Systems parts work.
    6. Identify the source of dissociation and corresponding ‘goals of treatment’.
    7. Recognize the definition of ‘Structural Dissociation’.
    8. Identify 2 key terms of Structural Dissociation and explain how the theory defines dissociation.
    9. Explain how clinically significant dissociation develops and is maintained within a Structural Dissociation framework.
    10. Define concepts, specify goals, and explain specific integrative interventions in the treatment of Secondary and Tertiary Dissociation.
    11. Recognize integrative, phase-oriented treatment in Complex PTSD cases.
    12. Identify Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator dynamic in abuse/neglect survivors as well as treatment strategies and goals.
    13. Recognize the role of parts models such as Internal Family Systems, in stabilization.
    14. Recognize parts model interventions (e.g., Internal Family Systems), Metacognitive skill-building, and Attachment Repair interventions needed for a full and complete treatment of Secondary and Tertiary Dissociation.
    15. Recognize the role of attachment disruption in the development of dis-regulation and dissociation.
    16. Recognize the role of enhancing metacognitive skills in the treatment of dis-regulation and dissociation.



    Meet the Presenter

    Instructor Rachel Z. Walker, MA, LMFT

    Rachel Z. Walker, MA, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Approved (EMDR) Consultant with a full-time private practice in Oakland, CA. She is the winner of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Mary Riemersma Distinguished Clinician Member Award, 2021. In addition to treating trauma survivors in private practice, Rachel also writes books, creates trauma-treatment tools, and teaches/trains mental health professionals throughout the United States in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. She is the author of numerous books including Trauma Recovery Guidebook for Therapists and Trauma Recovery Handbook for Survivors, as well as the creator of NeuroPeeps; distinctive treatment dolls designed to facilitate psycho-education, meta-cognitive growth, affect regulation, and attachment repair in both children and adults. Rachel is also the creator of TraumaRecoveryStore.com, an online platform dedicated to providing hands-on trauma treatment tools for both survivors and those who work with them! Rachel understands how well a multi-modal, integrative approach to healing affects symptoms across a wide spectrum of trauma-related suffering. Through this way of working, many more people are being helped and empowered to help… which is enormously heartening!

    Policies & CEs

    Professional CEs: 6 hrs — Participants can receive CE's at the end of the webinar after filling out an evaluation form and completing an online quiz. CE's are provided by Ce-classes.com. Certificates are accessed online after completion of the webinar. Participants print their own certificates after after:
    1) Filling out an evaluation form and receiving a personalized ‘key code’
    2) Registering at CE-Classes.com and entering their personalized ‘key code’.
    3) Completing an online course quiz on the CE-classes.com website

    EMDRIA Credits: 6 hrs — Participants can receive a Certificate of EMDRIA Credit at the end of the webinar after filling out an evaluation form. [Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training. Attendees with no prior EMDR training are not eligible to receive EMDRIA Credits. Rachel Walker maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.]

    The PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors will accept this course for Continuing Education.

    The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

    Refund/Cancellation Policy: Tuition will not be refunded once the training is purchased.
    Grievance Policy: All grievances must be in writing and sent to: Owen Walker at [email protected]. Replies will be made within 5-10 business days.
    ADA and/or Special Accommodations: This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Please contact Owen Walker
at: [email protected] or 510-292-9842 if special accommodation is required.
    There is no known commercial support for this program. There are no known conflicts of interest for this program.

    CE-Classes.com is approved by:

    • The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
    • Florida Certification Board
    • The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025
    • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
    • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-147-0223 Expires 02-2025
    • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
    • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
    • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
    • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201
    • New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
    • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
    • New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
    • The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2024 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
    • The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024.
    • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
    • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. 
    • Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.