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This beginning level advanced course for fully trained EMDR Therapy clinicians discusses the role and pathological use of dissociation due to traumatic events. Dr. Curt Rouanzoin uncovers implications and complications of clinical treatment with dissociative symptoms within the AIP Model of EMDR Therapy.

  • OnDemand Course

    This OnDemand course provides 90 day enrollment upon purchase.

  • CE Credits

    10 CE Credits approved by EMDRIA and CE-Classes.com.

  • Course Enrollment

    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $149 Regular Enrollment: $199

Instructor: Curt Rouanzoin, PhD

Curt Rouanzoin, PhD, Co-President of EMDR Professional Training, was trained by Francine Shapiro in EMDR from 1991 to 1992.  He worked with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator (1992) and then Senior Trainer until 2017. Throughout the years, he has worked to develop the highest quality EMDR Basic Trainings as well as Advanced Trainings in Complex PTSD and Dissociation.

Dr. Rouanzoin is Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an Approved Instructor in EMDR Therapy. He has trained mental health practitioners in EMDR Therapy both nationally and internationally.  Internationally, Dr. Rouanzoin traveled with Dr. Shapiro to Columbia on a Congress Against Violence and to pave the way for future EMDR trainings.  He also traveled to Japan with Dr. Andrew Leeds to train the first groups of clinicians there.While at Hope International University, where he taught for 22 years and developed the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, he created the first graduate-level university course in EMDR (1995).

Dr. Rouanzoin has conducted more than 45,000 hours of EMDR Therapy sessions with clients across all gender, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.  He receives referrals for situations ranging from military/police/first responders to Complex PTSD/Dissociative Disorders as well as peak performance in athletics and theater/performing arts.


As both a Licensed Psychologist (PSY7809) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT8790), Dr. Rouanzoin understands the professional and clinical demands of both. His early training provided a solid foundation for the extensive post-graduate education he has received.

Dr. Rouanzoin has spoken on panels and made presentations regarding EMDR Therapy at EMDRIA, ISTSS, California Psychological Association, Anxiety Association of America, Orange County Psychological Association and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Rouanzoin was a founding member of the Traumatic Stress Network (TTSN) in Southern California. TTSN was the first regional Basic Training in EMDR in conjunction with the EMDR Institute. As a founding board member and second President of EMDRIA, Dr. Rouanzoin helped develop the Standards and Training Committee.

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Introduction to EMDR Therapy and Dissociative Disorders

    1. Welcome to the Course

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    2. Instructor

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    3. Course Abstract

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    4. Course Objectives

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    5. Course Schedule

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    6. CE Information

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    7. PLEASE READ: How to Obtain your CEs for this OnDemand Course

    8. References

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    9. Intro

    1. Watch Video

    2. Video #1

    3. Video #2

    4. Video #3

    5. Video #4

    6. Video #5

    1. Introduction to Dissociation and EMDR Manual

    1. Slides from Video Presentations

    2. Slides Notes Pages -- Complex Trauma, EMDR Therapy, and Dissociative Disorders

    1. Course Evaluation

    1. You've Finished the Course! Now What?

    2. YOUR COURSE EXAM and CE CERTIFICATE

EMDR Therapy and Dissociative Disorders

  • $199.00
  • 10 hours of video content
  • OnDemand Course: 90-Day Enrollment
  • 10 EMDRIA and professional CEs

Our participants say it best.

Course Reviews

“Great material in the manual. The videos were excellent.”

Lorelei O.

“Accurate. Very informative.”

Rebecca S.

“Very informative. Thank you.”

Susan D.

“Very good.”

Shu-Huei M.

“Instructor was very thorough. ”

Elena L.

“Well organized and informative review even though I've been working with these disorders for over 20 years now. Comprehensive.”

Deborah M.

“Excellent training. Incredible man.”

Kyle C.

“EXCELLENT ! 5 STARS”

Perry P.

“Excellent! The information provided has helped me to understand D.I.D. better, helped me to understand how to apply the EMDR protocol for D.I.D clients, and overall gave me a better understanding of PTSD, D.I.D. and EMDR. Thank you!”

Shelli B.

Course Description, Learning Objectives, Outline


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

Dissociation is a normal human process. We all dissociate. Some individuals are so severely and chronically traumatized that, in order to survive, they split their awareness into at least two levels or streams of consciousness—one level being the participant in the abuse drama and the other level being an observer watching as if the abuse was happening to someone else. This defense mechanism, which allows severely abused individuals to survive, can become an obstacle in the reprocessing of their traumatic memories.

This program discusses the role of dissociation in everyday life as well as the pathological use of dissociation due to traumatic events. 

It covers:

•The nature and sequelae of trauma
•The impact of trauma at different developmental stages
•The relationship between trauma and dissociative symptoms
•Types of dissociation
•The neurobiology of dissociation



This course also discusses dissociative process and symptoms from the Accelerated Informational Processing Model of EMDR. 

It covers:

•The implications and complications of clinical treatment with dissociative process and symptoms.
•The nature of dissociative process and symptoms.
•Screening for dissociation and the ‘Red Flags’ of treatment concerns.
•The differential diagnoses of dissociative symptoms– from dissociative symptoms found in diagnostic.  categories other than Dissociative Disorders (e.g., Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD) to DDNOS (ego states work) and DID.
•The use of EMDR in the treatment of dissociative symptoms in relation to trauma.
•Therapist attributes that help contribute to the successful treatment of dissociative symptoms in patients.


Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify at least one component of the nature and sequalae of trauma.
2.  Contrast the impact of trauma in at least two different developmental stages.
3.  Compare the relationship between trauma and dissociative symptoms.
4.  Recognize at least two types of dissociation.
5.  Recognize at least one part of the neurobiology of dissociation.
6.  Identify at least two of the implications and complications of clinical treatment with dissociative process and symptoms.
7.  Identify at least one of the components that make up the nature of dissociative process and symptoms.
8.   Summarize screening for dissociation and at least one of the “Red Flags” of treatment concerns.
9.  Differentiate between the three diagnoses of dissociative symptoms– from dissociative symptoms found in diagnostic categories other than Dissociative Disorders (e.g., Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD) to DDNOS (ego states work) and DID.
10.  Apply the AIP Model in EMDR therapy for the treatment of dissociative symptoms in relation to trauma.
11. Analyze at least two attributes, as a therapist in practice, that help contribute to the successful treatment of dissociative symptoms in patients.


Content/Schedule 


Time Segment
 Content
3 hours Theory of Dissociation

1.Identify the nature and sequalae of trauma.
2.Predict the impact of trauma at different developmental stages.
3.Identify the relationship between trauma and dissociative symptoms.
4.Describe various types of dissociation.
5.Describe the neurobiology of dissociation.
3 hours Clinical Treatment

6.Identify the implications and complications of clinical treatment with dissociative process and symptoms.
7.Describe the nature of dissociative process and symptoms.
8.Utilize screening for dissociation and the “Red Flags” of treatment concerns.
1 hours Maladaptive Memory Networks 

9.List the differential diagnoses of dissociative symptoms– from dissociative symptoms found in diagnostic categories other than Dissociative Disorders (e.g., Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD) to DDNOS (ego states work) and DID.
3 hours Practical Applications

10.Utilize EMDR in the treatment of dissociative symptoms in relation to trauma.

11.Analyze attributes, as a therapist in practice, that help contribute to the successful treatment of dissociative symptoms in patients.
Total:  10 hours




Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is an advanced course open to  EMDR therapy clinicians.  

If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.

CE INFORMATION

This course is a CE course. Participants are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs

EMDR Professional Training is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#18023), and this program is approved by EMDRIA for 10 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL12.

TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level

Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.


Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs

Continuing Education Credit is approved for 10 CEs through EMDR Professional Training's CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.

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 3/31/2027. 
  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant coursework/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-12-174-0627.  Expires 6/27. 
  • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.  Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD) 
  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB. 
  • 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 
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs) 
  • South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696). 
  • Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 
  • The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026. 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 11/30/2026.
  • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the course. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, successfully completing the CE exam, and completing an evaluation form.

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More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.

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