Elevating Couples Therapy with EMDR, Part 2: Advanced Integration and Relational Trauma Repair
Live, Virtual Training
Friday, May 30, 2025
presented by Lori Cao, MA, LMFT,
Instructor: Lori Cao, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Lori Cao, MA, LMFT, CSAT has a Minnesota based private practice specializing in chemical and sexual/porn addictions, compulsive sexual behaviors, complex and developmental traumas, and grief/loss. Utilizing EMDR Therapy, she works with individuals and couples towards recovery. She has years of experience in the MICD treatment field as a clinician and educator, she continues to lecture on topics of EMDR Therapy, Addiction and Family Roles, Trauma, and Grief. She is an EMDRIA approved facilitator and HAP/Trauma Recovery senior facilitator for EMDR Basic Trainings across the United States and runs consultation groups nationwide; as well as, contracted by agencies to consult. She was awarded 2019 HAP Facilitator of the Year and is an EMDRIA approved basic training trainer. Having witnessed countless transformational experiences in clients’ lives, Lori is dedicated to sharing this powerful therapy for exponential healing. While excitement drives her mission, she receives consistent feedback from participants that she’s incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth, witty, and supports each person to feel successful all along the process.
Elevating Couples Therapy with EMDR, PART 2
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Elevating Couples Therapy with EMDR, Part 2
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- Advanced Course for EMDR Clinicians
- 4 professional CEs and 4 EMDRIA CEs
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Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule
Program Abstract/ Program Description
Elevating Couples Therapy with EMDR, Part 2: Advanced Integration and Relational Trauma Repair is a 4-hour advanced course equipping EMDR Therapy clinicians with the tools and techniques to integrate EMDR effectively into complex couples therapy cases, repair relational trauma, and sustain long-term change. Building on foundational EMDR practices, participants will learn specialized interventions like I-Gaze Interweave, Loving Eyes Protocol, and Dyadic Resourcing to foster deeper emotional connection and empathy within couples. These protocols, rooted in Virginia Satir's pioneering work with couples, emphasize the importance of nonverbal attunement and direct emotional engagement. Through practical exercises, case study analysis, and role-playing, therapists will gain confidence in addressing relational dynamics, navigating high-conflict situations, and using EMDR for lasting relational healing.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe 4 steps involved in using the I-Gaze Interweave for attachment repair for enhancing empathy and emotional attunement.
- Recall 2 clinical applications of the Loving Eyes Protocol for repairing relational trauma.
- Recognize Dyadic Resourcing exercises to promote co-regulation in couples, including 2 specific techniques.
- Identify 3 common challenges in working with high-conflict couples and develop tailored strategies to address them.
Schedule
Friday, May 30, 2025
Course runs in Pacific Time.
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8:00 – 8:15am Pacific Time (11:00am - 11:15am Eastern Time) |
Attendance - Check in between 8:00 and 8:15 for attendance and to clear up any tech issues before we begin. |
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8:15 - 9:30am 75 min |
Introductions Brief review of EMDR 1.0 Training core components. Challenges faced in advanced integration.Individual-focused EMDR, conjoint EMDR, and hybrid models. Indicators for safety and timing in shared sessions. Utilizing partners as supportive participants. |
| 9:30 - 10:45am 75 min |
Face-to-face Exercises: Virginia Satir Attunement, build empathy, and relational repair. I-Gaze Interweave: Attachment repair with empathy and attunement. Loving Eyes Protocol: Addressing shared relational traumas. Dyadic Resourcing: Co-regulation techniques. |
| 10:45 - 11:00am 15 min |
Break |
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11:00 - 11:45am 45 min |
Working with Complex Dynamics and High-Conflict Couples - Handling uneven progress and resistance. - Addressing cultural and intergenerational trauma. - Conflict de-escalation techniques and balancing power dynamics. |
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11:45am - 12:15pm 30 min |
Evaluating Progress and Sustaining Long-Term Change Tools for tracking trauma reduction and relational growth. Relational rituals, navigating setbacks, and relapse prevention plans. |
| 12:15 - 12:30pm 15 min |
Closing and Integration Reflection on advanced techniques. Participant Q&A. Sharing resources for continued learning. |
| Total: | 4 hours |
Eligibility and Approvals
Eligibility
This course is open to all mental health professionals. This course also qualifies as an advanced course for 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 awaiting approval by EMDRIA for 4 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-.
TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level
Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
Continuing Education Credit: NBCC
EMDR Professional Training is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education ProviderTM, ACEP No. 7569.
This course at EMDR Professional Training offers a total of 4 NBCC CE hours.
Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs
Continuing Education Credit is awaiting approval for 4 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 3/31/2025.
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-12-174-0225. 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 – 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 EducationDepartment’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 10/31/2026. 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 workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, 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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