EMDR & Ego States Training
Training led by:
Jessica Downs
LCSW, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Available on Demand
This course was recorded live May 2025.
Cost: $260
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
This live webinar teaches the Theory of Structural Dissociation and Ego States therapy to prepare clients with C-PTSD and dissociative disorders for EMDR reprocessing. Participants will learn to assess dissociative symptoms, use the Dissociative Table Technique to identify parts of self, and integrate ego states into the eight phases of EMDR.
COURSE SUMMARY
This course provides an in-depth exploration of ego states therapy within the EMDRmodel as applied to clients with complex PTSD and dissociative symptoms. The course introduces the concept of Structural Dissociation, explaining how prolonged trauma leads to the division of the self into distinct ego states, including Apparently Normal Parts (ANPs) and Emotional Parts (EPs), as adaptive responses to traumatic experiences. The course also covers the screening process for dissociation, offering methods to identify and assess dissociative symptoms over multiple sessions. Ego states therapy is presented as a systematic approach for managing parts of self present with C-PTSD and dissociative disorders. The training presents the Dissociative Table Technique as a primary means of facilitating stabilization of ego states in order to use EMDR reprocessing phases for clients with complex trauma. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic use of compassion and curiosity in working with parts, underscoring the importance of viewing dissociation as an adaptive coping mechanism rather than a pathology. Participants will learn how to use the dissociative table technique, as well as how to maneuver with ego states within that framework to foster insight, stability, and integration in order to engage in EMDR reprocessing phases. Integration of information gleaned from ego states will be used in EMDR Phase 1: history taking and treatment planning and integrated as interweaves in EMDR reprocessing phases.
CEs Available:
Course is eligible for 8 EMDRIA Approved CEs.
Training Format:
Available on Demand.
Investment:
This course is $260. Installment options available.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Explain at least two ways Ego State Therapy can support EMDR Therapy.
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Explain the difference between Emotional Parts (EP) & Apparently Normal Parts (ANP).
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Apply knowledge of parts and ego states to case conceptualization.
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Name at least 3 common symptoms of dissociation.
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Identify three approaches to assess for dissociation.
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Describe at least three ways to apply Ego State Therapy to Phase 2 Preparation.
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Explain the key steps of Fraser’s Dissociative Table Technique.
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Describe at least two ego state interweaves.
Course Prerequisites:
Trainees must have fully completed EMDR Basic Training to be eligible for this training.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy:
Refund requests prior to the live date are eligible for a full refund. To view the full refund policy review here.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Jessica Downs
LCSW
Jessica Downs, LCSW, is an EMDR Advanced Trainer and Consultant specializing in complex trauma and dissociation. She brings warmth, clarity, and a playful spirit to her work, integrating EMDR with Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and the Theory of Structural Dissociation. Jessica is passionate about helping clinicians build confidence and deepen their therapeutic skills.
A skillful and caring healer, in addition to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she incorporates Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and the Theory of Structural Dissociation into her one-on-one work with adults of all ages. Jessica is known for her warm, grounded presence, and her ability to bring playfulness to the often difficult work of therapy.
While pursuing her master's degree in social work at the University of Denver, Jessica was introduced to the benefits of EMDR for the treatment of trauma. The education she received led her to seek out advanced training in EMDR, and to pursue certification. Today, Jessica shares her expertise in EMDR as an Advanced trainer and Consultant to other therapists, looking to deepen their therapeutic skills.
