• The neurobiological mechanisms behind EMDR, Brainspotting, Parts Work, and Somatic Therapy — what each modality is doing in the brain and body, and why
• How trauma is encoded in the nervous system and what each modality is attempting to change at that level
• How to track nervous system cues in real time — activation, dissociation, shutdown, window of tolerance shifts — and use that information to guide your clinical decisions
• How to work across modalities with intention, moving between approaches based on what the client's system is ready for rather than a predetermined plan
• How to work with parts, somatic activation, and subcortical material in an integrated way
• Pacing, titration, and containment — how to support regulation without losing momentum in the work
• How to respond when things shift unexpectedly: dissociation, escalating activation, or a client who moves faster or slower than expected
• Ethical considerations for working across modalities with trauma survivors

This workshop is designed for:

• Therapists trained in at least one trauma modality who want to understand the neurobiology beneath the technique
• Clinicians who feel like they're following a script and want to work with more intentionality and flexibility
• Practitioners who want a deeper framework for knowing when to shift approaches and why
• Therapists seeking a more attuned, nervous system-guided approach to trauma work

This is an educational workshop. It is not a certification in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, or somatic therapy. It is intended to support clinicians in developing clinical judgment and attunement within trauma focused work.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the neurobiological mechanisms of EMDR, Brainspotting, Parts Work, and Somatic Therapy and explain what each modality is attempting to create in the client's nervous system.
2. Explain how trauma is encoded in the nervous system and how each modality addresses that encoding at a neurobiological level.
3. Identify real-time nervous system cues — including activation, dissociation, and window of tolerance shifts — and use that information to guide moment-by-moment clinical decisions.
4. Apply pacing, titration, and containment strategies that support client regulation and safety across modalities.
5. Outline ethical considerations related to integrating multiple trauma modalities in outpatient practice.