How to Work Effectively with Complex Trauma in EMDR Therapy - one day workshop

Hello Reader

I am about to open up this workshop to others who do not yet have a specific connection with me. Before I do so, I want you to have the chance to sign up, if you are interested.

I have created this workshop to help develop therapists who want to be at their best delivering EMDR Therapy. It might interest you, or even another therapist you know - please do pass on this email.

Next workshop on Wednesday 20 May 2026

9.00am to 4.30pm

Via Zoom

Fee: £138 (inc VAT) + online processing fee

​Booking link (Individual)

Your time limited discount code: COMPLEX10

IMPORTANT: Only register here if you are paying now – you will receive a VAT invoice.

If you are funded by a body which needs to issue a purchase order (e.g. NHS), or is exempt from UK VAT, please email us to register – info@emdrmasterclass.com

Introduction

Our clients present on a continuum of complexity based on their level of maladaptively stored experiences, their adaptive experiences, and how they have coped. Those at the more complex end of the continuum present us with the greatest challenges through what we know as complex trauma and dissociative disorders. It is necessary for clients to remain stable during EMDR sessions, and contained between sessions, particularly with complex trauma and dissociative disorders.

Workshop Overview

There is a need, therefore, to learn how to understand a complex client presentation, develop an effective treatment plan, and how to use techniques to work in the Preparation Phase with more difficult clients, so they can benefit from the full EMDR protocol. This workshop provides new learning and helps you develop the skills needed to work effectively with this population. Previous versions of this workshop were highly evaluated by attendees.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how complex trauma and dissociative disorders impact on reprocessing
• Understand the full complexity of a client’s presentation
• Learn how to develop an effective treatment plan
• Learn techniques to stabilize complex clients in Phase 2

Rationale

Delegates will learn to fully understand complex presentations and then develop effective EMDR Therapy treatment plans. They will also develop techniques to work in the Preparation Phase with more difficult clients so they can benefit from the full EMDR Therapy protocol.

Learning will occur in different ways. There is an interactive lecturing style, interspersed with lots of case examples, and videos, from over 25 years of EMDR Therapy practice. There are experiential exercises, as well as small group treatment-planning exercises to draw on newly taught techniques.

Target Audience

This event will suit those therapists who have completed their Standard Training and are keen to further develop their EMDR Therapy practice. It would also appeal to therapists who have completed their Part 1 training, gained some experience, and are up for the intellectual challenge this workshop will give them.

To your success,

Michael

Dr Michael C Paterson OBE