Cara Wilkerson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Florida, and Texas with over 18 years of experience providing therapy. She graduated Suma Cum Laude, from California State University San Marcos, with a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. She completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in treating complex PTSD, trauma, dissociation, and anxiety.
Cara is a trauma expert, a Consultant for both Brainspotting and EMDRIA, an EMDRIA specialty trainer, as well as certified in Brainspotting, EMDR, and the Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy. She developed EquiAttune which integrates the Neuroexperiential Model of Brainspotting and the Dual Attunement Frame into equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning sessions.
Cara has owned and run her own private practice for the last 10 years, and has previous experience working in group practice settings, school settings, non-profits, and working with the drug court of San Bernardino. In addition, Cara is a Clinical Supervisor to associates working toward their licensure.
EMDR Phase II: The Art of Preparation and Resourcing
This workshop was developed to assist EMDR providers by offering a dedicated space to focus on the preparation phase of EMDR, with an integrated mindfulness-informed lens. As a consultant, I have had many consultees raise questions about Phase II, including how long to remain in Phase II, when to return to Phase II, and what is included and not included in this phase. This workshop is designed to explore, from the perspective of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, case conceptualization that considers trauma, the nervous system, mindfulness-based awareness, the window of tolerance...Read more, and attachment styles. We will review resourcing skills covered in EMDR Basic Training, and discuss and practice a variety of additional resourcing and mindfulness-based applications that can be useful in Phase II, as well as for clients to practice between sessions.
Course prerequisites:
Proof of completion of the EMDR Basic Training
Please note: EMDRIA credits are only available to mental health professionals who have already completed an EMDRIA-approved EMDR basic training. This training does not certify the professionals as an EMDR provider. This class has been approved for 6 EMDRIA credits #24033-06 Less...
Learning Objectives
- Review the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and its application within EMDR therapy.
- Analyze case conceptualization using the AIP model, with a specific emphasis on Phase II of EMDR.
- Describe and differentiate characteristics of hypoarousal, hyperarousal, and the window of tolerance.
- Identify and classify various attachment styles, and explain how a secure therapeutic relationship can support client healing.
- Review and engage in experiential practice of resourcing techniques introduced in EMDR basic training.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply at least five additional resourcing or state-change exercises to support client stabilization and regulation.
Target Audience
All mental health professionals welcome.
Learning Levels
- Beginner and Intermediate, all levels welcome
Friday, July 31, 2026
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM EDT - 06:00 PM EDT
$165.00
- $210.00
EARN 6 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Cara Wilkerson, MS, LMFT
Brainspotting Consultant, EMDRIA Consultant, and Certified in Eagala Therapy
Agenda
No CEs awarded for breaks or lunch.
11:00 – 12:30 pm – PowerPoint presentation and discussion on trauma, the nervous system, and attachment
12:30 – 12:45 pm – Break
12:45 – 1:15 pm – Review of Resourcing covered in EMDR Basic Training
1:15 – 3:00 pm – PowerPoint presentation, discussion, group experientials, and dyad practicum of additional resourcing skills
3:00 – 3:30 pm – Lunch/Break
3:30 – 4:15 pm – Yoga Nidra group experiential
4:15 – 4:30 pm – Break
4:30 – 5:30 pm – Dyad practicum on resourcing skills (30 min each person)
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Debrief and closure.
CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours including
6 Clinical Hour
CE Approvals
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is hereby recognized as a CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider. Provider number: 1032895
New York State Education Department's State Board for SW
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0676.
Association of Social Work Boards
EngagedMinds Continuing Education, #1858, formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/25/2024-8/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
EngagedMinds Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7455. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EngagedMinds Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
New York State Education Department's State Board for LMHC
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education
Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0284.
Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0284.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0117.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0270.
EMDRIA
EMDRIA: Cara Wilkerson, MS is an EC Provider # 24033 and this program ##24033-06 is approved for 6 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.
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