Working with Avoidance in EMDR Therapy

Jim Knipe's Trauma Toolkit

As an EMDR therapist, EMDR Consultant and trauma educator, I've seen how easy it is to get stuck when working with complex trauma.

And, I've also seen how seamless EMDR can be when we use the right interventions.

Knipe's work has transformed my trauma and EMDR work and now I want to share his teachings with you!

Yes, even if you've heard his work, you're welcome to join as his skills are great and a refresher can help you use the tools with more ease and confidence!


Transform your EMDR Work with this masterclass!

This class will give you the advanced skills you need to move beyond traditional EMDR techniques and make the shifts with avoidance and blockages you're facing.

Whether you're a newly trained EMDR therapist or an experienced clinician, the skills taught will be beneficial for improving your sessions.

What You'll Learn:

  • Targeting Client Defenses: Learn how to identify and work with client resistance using effective EMDR techniques.
  • Blocking Beliefs: Understand how to use the Blocking Beliefs Questionnaire to uncover and address client resistance.
  • Addressing Avoidance: Gain preparation skills for managing avoidance and defenses in EMDR therapy.
  • Working with Dissociation: Learn how to safely and effectively address dissociation within the EMDR process.
  • EMDR for Defenses: Understand how to use EMDR to help clients move through their emotional defenses and find healing.
  • LoUA & Loving Eyes Protocol: Utilize tools like the Level of Urge to Avoid and the Loving Eyes Protocol to overcome emotional resistance.


Choose a Pricing Option

Hi, I'm Esther

Hi, I’m Esther Goldstein. I'm a fellow human, mom, hot yoga lover and therapist for 15 years. In running my group therapy practice and training therapists around the globe, I've gathered some research and insights about what helps relieve stress and tools that offer real healing.

And dear therapists, in my trainings I offer, my goal is for you to embody a deep knowing that your skills are adequate to help the client sitting across you.

In my continued quest for understanding how to cultivate emotional resilience [and how trauma healing works],I’ve acquired some advanced skills that I'm delighted to share with you!

Join along for this wonderful journey

<3 Thanks for being here!