Day 1: Didactic

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Applying AEDP to complex trauma and dissociation

a. Overview of complex trauma
b. Features and theory of dissociation through an AEDP lens
c. Intra-relational theory
d. Experiential interventions on the intra-relational triangle

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Presentation of videotaped clinical sessions
a. Moment to moment tracking of the intra-relational triangle
b. Relational interventions to promote secure attachment
c. Dyadic regulation of dysregulated affective states
d. Facilitating intra-relational dialogue and portrayals

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Large group discussion: Q & A

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Day 2: Experiential Exercises

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Welcome, Q&A from Day one, Intro to experiential exercises

8:45 – 10:30 AM

Experiential Exercise 1: Healing trauma using parts work

10:30-10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Experiential Exercise 1 (continued)

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Small group metaprocessing and closing of day

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Day 3: Didactic

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Recognizing, diagnosing and treating severe dissociation through the lens of AEDP
a. Diagnosing and tracking dissociation, moment to moment
b. Dyadic regulation of extreme states: flashbacks,
dysregulation, maladaptive affect states
c. Going beyond AEDP: adaptations of the model in working
with DID
d. Metaprocessing in the dissociative system: managing
backlash and ‘hidden reactions’

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Presentation of videotaped clinical sessions
a. Tracking dissociation in session
b. Relational work with the two poles of disorganized
attachment
c. Titrating emotional processing
d. Relational interventions with emotional flooding

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Large group discussion: Q & A

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Day 4: Experiential Exercises

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Welcome, Q&A from Day one, Intro to experiential exercises

8:45 – 10:30 AM

Experiential Exercise 2: Building skills and bravery working with
pathogenic, dysregulated, triggered states with clients with complex
trauma and dissociation
(Small experiential groups)

10:30-10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Experiential Exercise 2 (continued)

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Large group discussion: Q & A, Closing