Dissociation and DID
Training led by:
Joanne Twombly
Live: Dec 4 & 5, 2026
9am - 1:30pm MTN
Available on-demand after
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CES AVAILABLE
8 NBCC & EMDRIA CES
TRAINING FORMAT
This training will be offered live then avaiable on demand after.
INVESTMENT
This course is $260. Installment options available.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Open to clinicians with and without EMDR training.
Most clinical training programs never taught us to recognize complex dissociative disorders, let alone treat them. Clients present in our offices for years before anyone names what's happening, and by the time DID enters the conversation, many therapists don't know where to start. This training closes that gap. Joanne Twombly walks through diagnosis, stabilization and coping skills, and the paced uncovering of traumatic material, mapped onto the three phases of trauma treatment so the framework you already know extends naturally to this population.
You'll leave with concrete, applicable skills, not just a broader understanding of the diagnosis. If you've avoided working with dissociative clients because you weren't sure how to keep things safe, this training is built to change that.
Joanne Twombly teaches through lecture and case presentation, drawing on stories from decades of clinical work, alongside live demonstrations and applied practice. Time is built in for participants to explore internal process experientially, allowing for deeper integration of understanding.
We invite you to join us for two full days, 8 CEs, and live time with a clinician you'll want in your corner the next time a client's system doesn't fit the models you were trained in.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Joanne Twombly
Joanne is widely recognized for her ability to bridge clinical expertise with practical teaching. She has spent decades mentoring therapists, presenting at conferences, and consulting with professionals seeking to deepen their work with complex trauma and dissociation. Colleagues know her for her clarity, generosity, and ability to translate challenging material into tools that are both accessible and effective. Her leadership in the trauma and dissociation field has fostered collaborative learning communities where clinicians feel both supported and challenged to grow.
COURSE DETAILS
TRAINING DATE:
Dec 4 & 5, 2026, 9am - 1:30pm MTN
Available on-demand after
CES:
8 NBCC & EMDRIA CES Available
COURSE ACCESS:
This training will be offered live via Zoom, after the live event the recorded on-demand course will be available in your account within 1 week of the live date.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
This continuing education program is intended for graduate-level professional counselors and mental health practitioners. It is designed for clinicians who hold a master's degree or higher in a mental health field, as well as graduate students actively pursuing that level of training.
WHAT OUR TRAINEES ARE SAYING
"I really appreciate the passion and personality that the facilitators brought to this training. When that was combined by clear knowledge and experience, it made EMDR seem both accessible and artful. I arrived skeptical (and still maintain some skeptical curiosity) but left feeling excited..."
- EMDR Basic Training Trainee
"...What stood out most was the focus on the human connection, not just the clinical work or rigidly following a model..."
- EMDR Basic Training Trainee
"The course was organized, educational and presented very well. This is the best one I've attended."
- Dissociation Training
"The course was fantastic. I learned so much and was able to apply the concepts to my therapy practice immediately. WELL DONE!!"
- EMDR & Ego States II Trainee
"This was one of the best trainings I've attended in a while. Very easy to follow and stay engaged."
- EMDR & Disordered Eating Trainee
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Full refunds are available for cancellations requested more than 24 hours prior to the live event. Cancellations on/after the live event or no-shows are not eligible for a refund. If IRIS has to cancel, full refunds are issued or a free transfer to a later date.
IRIS Training Collective has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8002. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC Credit are clearly identified. IRIS Training Collective is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
