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Traumatic Memory Processing Workshop: Over 20 Clinical Techniques from Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS Therapy and More

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Working with traumatic memories is one of the hardest parts of trauma therapy.

And no matter how skilled you are, these deep-seated memories can feel too overwhelming for clients to face, leaving them stuck in a cycle of dissociation, painful flashbacks, numbness, and avoidance.

That’s why I created this all-new Traumatic Memory Processing Workshop …

… to give you the exact tools you need to break that cycle, work with those memories and process them with clients in a way that feels both safe and empowering.

 I’ll show you how to:

  • Break through dissociation and emotional numbness so clients can access and process memories that have long been out of reach
  • Reprocess traumatic memories without re-traumatizing using EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS Therapy and other top tools
  • Ground and calm the nervous system fast, helping clients find immediate relief from anxiety, panic, and emotional dysregulation
  • Release the body’s stored trauma with somatic techniques, allowing clients to feel safe in their bodies again and reconnect to the present moment
  • And much more!

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with practical, ready-to-use tools that will help you guide your clients through the most challenging and deeply ingrained trauma memories – no matter how stuck they seem right now.

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Dr. Amelia Kelley

This product is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the IFS Institute and does not qualify for IFS Institute credits or certification.

Here's What You'll Learn


DAY 1

Traumatic Memory Processing 101
  • The neurobiology of trauma
  • The role of the body, mind, and emotions in healing
  • The basics of cognitive processing therapy
  • The adaptive information processing (AIP) model
  • Attachment theory
  • Polyvagal theory
  • Psychodynamic theory
Simple to Use Breathing and Grounding Techniques
  • Reduce anxiety and calm the nervous system
  • How to guide clients through Bees Breath exercise
  • Practical demonstration and participant practice
  • Alternate nostril breathing
  • Benefits for calming and balancing the nervous system
  • Step-by-step instructions for the technique
  • Practical demonstration and participant practice
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Emotional Regulation Techniques and EFT Tapping
  • Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • The theory behind tapping and its effectiveness for trauma
  • Demonstrate tapping sequence
  • Practical demonstration and participant practice
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Pendulation and Working with Traumatic Memories
  • Explanation of pendulation in trauma healing
  • Shift between the traumatic memory and resource states
  • Pendulation demonstration
Somatic Trauma Techniques
  • Release stored tension in the body
  • Step-by-step instructions for “Shake it Off” technique
  • Group practice: Shake off exercise
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Eye Movements for Stress Relief
  • Oculocardiac Convergence
  • Explore the connection between eye movements and heart rate regulation
  • Instruction on using eye movements for stress relief
  • Practical demonstration and participant practice
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
DAY 2

Introduction to EMDR and the 8 Phases
  • Introduction of origins and theory
  • Overview of the 8 Phases of EMDR
  • How EMDR facilitates trauma reprocessing
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Instantly Useable EMDR Techniques for Resource Building
  • EMDR Spiral Skill
    • Use the spiral for identifying and processing memories
  • EMDR Container
    • Create a safe mental space for clients to store difficult emotions
  • EMDR Safe Space
    • Create and anchor a safe space for clients
  • EMDR Resource Tapping
    • Enhance resource-based intervention using tapping techniques
    • Create BLS with light, sound, paddles – both in person and virtual options
    • Practical demonstration and participant practice
Brainspotting Techniques for Trauma Treatment
  • Introduction of origins and theory
  • Differences between activation and resource models
  • How to identify which approach to use with each client
  • The Triple Resource approach (3 distinct resources for clients)
  • Demonstration
  • How to use body awareness in brainspotting
  • Overview of the gaze spotting technique in brainspotting
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Use Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy in Trauma Work
  • Introduction to IFS principles and the 6-step process
  • Explanation and demonstration of how to guide clients through IFS
  • How to use guided imagery to access traumatic parts
  • Work with protective parts that may block emotional processing
  • Techniques to engage protective parts in healing
  • Engage parts through creative expression and art
  • Research, risks and treatment limitations
Create a Trauma-Informed Treatment Plan
  • Integrate the techniques covered in the workshop
  • How to assess which treatment modality to use for specific client needs
  • Case study discussion: Develop a treatment plan using multiple techniques

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 11 hours of video content
  • Up to 11.75 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Meet Your Experts


Amelia Kelley, PhD

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Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, researcher, and educator specializing in mental health, neurodiversity, trauma recovery, and nervous-system regulation across the lifespan. She is the author of Powered by ADHD, Surviving Suicidal Ideation, and several other books, and the founder of the Powered by ADHD community and support group. She is also the owner of Kelley Counseling & Wellness, serving neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals of all ages.


Her work has been featured in ADDitude, SiriusXM Doctor Radio, NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Parade, Healthline, HuffPost, and Psychology Today. A TED speaker and 2025 TED Editor’s Pick, Dr. Kelley is a national advocate for suicide prevention and early mental health screening in schools, supporting all children — including neurodivergent youth — through proactive, prevention-focused care. She teaches internationally on trauma, empowerment-based therapy, ADHD, and embodied regulation, and is the developer of the Women-Centered ADHD Treatment Model (W-CAT), advancing more accurate and compassionate mental health treatment.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amelia Kelley maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Yorkville University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amelia Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.

 

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150201
Duration:
11 hours, 59 minutes
Copyright:
Jul 21, 2025
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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