DNMS Training for Licensed Psychotherapists
- How can I learn the DNMS?
- What is the Home Study Course?
- Who should take the Home Study Course?
- Can I learn the DNMS by attending a live weekend workshop?
- Can I get continuing education credits with the Home Study Course?
- Will taking this Course help me get referrals?
- Module 0: Introduction to the DNMS
- Module 1: Background and Overview
- Module 2: Ego State Therapy Basics
- Module 3: Resource Development Protocol
- Module 4: Swithching the Dominance Protocol
- Module 5: Selecting Ego States for Processing
- Module 6: Needs Meeting Protocol
- Module 7: Overcoming Processing Blocks
- Click here to read therapist reviews of the Course.
- Click here for an Order Form
- What is the Home Study Course?
How Can I Learn The DNMS?
- One way to learn the DNMS is to study the DNMS book and to begin practicing it, using the worksheets in the Appendix.
- The better way is to buy the DNMS book and take the DNMS Home Study Course. The Course provides the core training needed for mastering the DNMS fundamentals.
- The best way is to buy the DNMS book, take the DNMS Home Study Course, get consultation from an experienced DNMS therapist, and attend workshops for Course students. (In 2009, Shirley Jean Schmidt will start offering live advanced workshops and telecourses for Home Study Course students.) This path can lead to DNMS Certification.
- Join the DNMS Yahoo Group E-mail Discussion list. This is a free resource available to any licensed psychotherapist who purchases the DNMS book. It can be a great source of support while learning the DNMS. Click here for information about the Discussion List.
What Is The DNMS Home Study Course?
The 7-Module Home Study Course teaches the details of how to competently execute each DNMS protocol. Each Course Module consists of a CD, with a narrated slide show, which will play on most Windows-based and Macintosh computers. The narration explains many of the concepts with animated illustrations. Review questions have been inserted at key intervals throughout the slide shows, to check comprehension of the material. Modules 3-7, which teach specific protocols, provide recordings of real sessions, to demonstrate those protocols. Modules 2-7 come with lengthy study guides, which contain all the information (and illustrations) provided in the slide show - along with a long list of study questions and answers. Some Modules include reading assignments from the DNMS book or outside articles. Each Module is described below in detail.
Who Should Take The Home Study Course?
The Course is designed for licensed psychotherapists who are interested in mastering the DNMS protocols.
It's for therapists who have never taken a DNMS workshop. This Course will guide therapists to learn everything they need to know to become a DNMS therapist - from ego state therapy basics, to how to execute the protocols, to how to handle protocol complications.
It's also for therapists who have already taken a DNMS weekend workshop. This Course will bring every DNMS therapist up to date on the very lastest DNMS developments. Of all the DNMS workshops offered between 2002-2006, none have covered all the information provided in this Course. Most of the Course material was drawn from the 2006 DNMS book, but some of the material covered has been developed even since the book was released. If you have taken a DNMS training, you may be eligible for a discount, when you purchase all 6 Modules. Click here for more information about the discount.
Can I Learn The DNMS By Attending A Live Weekend Workshop?
The DNMS basics will no longer be taught in weekend workshops because (a) the DNMS is too complex to teach in a few days; (b) with a self-paced program you can progress through the material at your ideal pace; and (c) self-study training is more cost effective. In 2009 Shirley Jean Schmidt will start offering live DNMS workshops around the country for Home Study Course students who wish to supplement their private study through group consultation, by watching live demonstrations, and by engaging in facilitated practice. In the future, DNMS telecourses will be offered year round. Information about future workshop will be posted here as soon as they are scheduled. None are scheduled right now.
Can I Get Continuing Education Credits With The Home Study Course?
Modules 1-6 are finished, and ready to ship right now. Module 7 is projected to be finished in September 2008. Once all 7 Modules are finished, we will apply for continuing education credits for the whole course. Meanwhile, Master's level therapists can get self-study CEs through R. Cassidy Seminars for $7-10 per CE unit. Click here for more details.
Will Taking This Course Help Me Get Referrals?
Yes. The Find a DNMS Therapist page of this web site will list the names, licenses, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of serious DNMS students. There will be three lists - lists of therapists who have (a) purchased the Course, (b) finished the Course, and (c) completed the criteria for Certification. For now I will post the names of people who purchase Modules 1-4, 1-5, or 1-6. When Modules 5-7 have been released, I will post the names of those who purchase all 7 Modules. Be aware that, when placing an order, the name, license, city, office phone number, and e-mail address that appears on the order form will go on the Find a DNMS Therapist page, unless some other request is made.
Module 0: Introduction to the DNMS Cost: Free
This is a 25-minute introductory slide show about the DNMS, for both clients and therapists. The Home Study Course modules will be similar in format to this slide show. Click here to see this slide show.
Module 1: DNMS Background and Overview Cost: $25.00
This 60-minute Module provides a brief description of the basic principles, goals, and limitations of the model, a brief overview of the theoretical underpinnings, and descriptions of each DNMS protocol. It is intended to serve as an overview for therapists who are:
- considering studying the DNMS,
- beginning the whole Home Study Course, and/or
- wanting another tool for explaining the DNMS to their clients.
It covers the following:
What is the DNMS?
Parts of Self
- Reactive Parts
- Introjects
- Introjects and Reactive Parts Interact
Theoretical Foundation
About the Process
Resource Development Protocol
Switching the Dominance Protocol
Protocols for Identifying & Healing the Most Important Child Parts
- Attachment Needs Ladder Questionnaire
- Conference Room Protocol
- Needs Meeting Protocol
Overcoming Processing Blocks
Concluding Remarks
About the Developer
Module 2: Ego State Therapy Basics Cost: $35.00
This module consists of a 75-minute slide show and 28-page illustrated study guide with 40 study questions and answers. It provides a solid introduction to general ego state therapy principles, and DNMS-specific ego state therapy priniciples. It contains the background material necessary for understanding and executing the DNMS protocols taught in Modules 3-7.
It covers the following:
Background
Ego State Therapy: General Information
- Ego States/Parts of Self
- Self-System
- Ego State Therapies
- Executive Control & Recognizing Ego States in Clients
- Differing Points of View & Internal Conflicts
- Talking to Individual Parts of Self
- Tucking In
- System-Wide Announcement
Ego State Therapy: DNMS-Specific Information
- Reactive Parts
Powerless Reactive Parts
Controlling Reactive Parts
Reactive Mimics
Controlling Reactive Parts vs Reactive Mimics
- Introjects
Simple Maladaptive Introjects
Oppressive Maladaptive Introjects
Reactive Mimics vs Maladaptive Introjects
Introject “Mask” versus “Costume”
- Childhood Trauma Introjects
Unmet Needs Before a Trauma Happens
Unmet Needs During a Trauma
Unmet Needs After a Trauma Happens
Identifying Trauma-Related Introjects for Processing
- Other Types of Introjects
Concluding Remarks
Module 3: Resource Development Protocol Cost: $50.00
This module consists of a 93-minute slide show and 20-page illustrated study guide with 40 study questions and answers. It provides an indepth description of the Resource Development Protocol, including detailed instructions for handling potential complications. An audio track of a typical Resource Development session is embedded in the slide show.
It covers the following:
Protocol Overview
Nurturing Adult Self and Protective Adult Self
- Caregiver Skills & Traits
- Discussing Caregiving Experiences
- Checking for Blocks
- The Meditation
Spiritual Core Self
- Discussing Peak Spiritual Experiences
- Checking for Blocks
- Checking for Blocks
- Four Meditations
The Healing Circle
Sample Session of Resource Development Protocol (40 minutes)
Potential Complications
- Discussing Caregiving Experiences
Client Recalls Childhood Caregiving Experiences
Client Focuses on Caregiving Incompetencies
Client Denies Competent Caregiving Experiences
- Discussing Items on Caregiver Skill List
- Modifying the Caregiver Skill List
- Processing Blocks
Types of Blocks - Misunderstandings
Types of Blocks - Maladaptive Introjects
Overcoming Blocks - Misunderstandings
- Mental Pictures
Mental Pictures of the Nurturing and Protective Adult Self
Mental Picture of the Spiritual Core Self
Mental Picture of the Healing Circle
- Difficulty Visualizing the Resources
- Provisional Resources
- Alternate Wording for Healing Circle
- Common Therapist Errors
Concluding Remarks
Module 4: Switching the Dominance Protocol Cost: $65.00
This module consists of a 131-minute slide show and 33-page illustrated study guide with 50 study questions and answers. It provides an indepth description of the Switching the Dominance Protocol, including detailed instructions for handling potential complications. Two audio tracks, with typical Switching the Dominance sessions, are embedded in the slide show.
It covers the following:
Protocol Overview
Review: Parts of Self
- Reactive Parts Overview
Powerless reactive parts
Controlling reactive parts
Reactive mimics
- Maladaptive Introjects Overview
Simple introjects
Oppressive introjects
- Parts of Self Can Appear as Metaphors
Identifying Introjects
- Treating Specific Current Issues
- Understanding the Client’s Experience
- Inviting Parts of Self Forward
An Internal Voice Delivering a Wounding Message
An Irrational Negative Belief or an Emotional Overreaction
- Classifying Parts of Self
- Chain Reaction
- Collecting Information About an Introject
Protocol Details
- Step 1: Permission to Speak to Child Behind Mask
- Step 2. Welcoming the Child Behind the Mask
- Step 3. Contrasting the True Nature of the Child with the Dysfunction of the Mask
- Step 4. Getting the Child Part’s Age
- Step 5. Explaining the Illusion of Significance
- Step 6. Checking on the Appearance of the Mask
- Step 7. Mini-Interventions Help Shift Dominance
- Step 8. Assessing the Mask’s Animation
- Step 9. Highlighting the Child Part’s Importance
- Step 10. Pocketing the Remains
- Step 11. Orienting the Child and Tucking In
- Step 12. Temporary Nature of the Shift
- Follow-up
Two Sample Sessions of the Switching the Dominance Protocol (57 minutes)
Potential Complications
- A Reactive Part Answers the Questions
- General Complications
Misunderstandings
“Introject” is Really a Reactive Mimic
Reactive Mimic? or Blocking Introject?
- Complications While Looking for the Introject
No part showing up
Powerless reactive parts showing up
- Problematic Introject Message
- Step 1 Complications
- Step 2 Complications
- Step 3 Complications
- Step 6 Complications
- Step 10 Complications
Other Protocol Issues
Concluding Remarks
Module 5: Selecting Ego States for Processing Cost: $70.00
This module consists of a 145-minute slide show and a 42-page illustrated study guide with 40 study questions and answers. It provides an indepth description of the steps for selecting ego states for the Needs Meeting Protocol, starting with a discussion of whether to address a client's attachment wounds, or a particular current problem. It explains how to use the DNMS Attachment Needs Ladder questionnaire and how to execute the Conference Room Protocol. It includes guidance for handling a number of potential complications that can arise while administering the questionnaire or the Conference Room Protocol. An audio track of a real session is embedded in the slide show. The study guide also includes four revised handouts: an Attachment Needs Ladder, a Conference Room Map template, a Conference Room Protocol worksheet, and a Switching the Dominance Protocol worksheet.
It covers the following:
Overview
Finding the Reactive Parts Associated with a Target Issue
Targeting a Specific Current Problem
Targeting Old Attachment Wounds
Administering the Attachment Needs Ladder
Conference Room Protocol
Step 1: Explaining the Process for the First Time
Step 2: Recording Information on the Conference Room Map
Step 3: Connecting to Resources
Step 4: Picturing the Conference Room
Step 5: Checking for Processing Blocks
Step 6: Inviting Child Parts Into the Conference Room
Step 7: Engaging the Most Upset Child Part
Step 8: Classifying the Part of Self that Appears Across the Table
What Might Appear
When the Classification is Difficult to Make
When a Reactive Part Appears
Step 9: Collecting Information about the Presumptive Introject
Step 10: Switching the Dominance
Step 11: Repeating Steps 7-10
Step 12: Preparing for the Needs Meeting Protocol
Starting the Needs Meeting Protocol Immediately
Starting the Needs Meeting Protocol Later
Sample Session
Potential Complications
Belief Ratings Complications:
With a Current Problem
With the Attachment Needs Ladder
Step 5 Complications
Step 6 Complications
Step 8 Complications
Overwhelming Number of Introjects
Follow-up Rating Complications
Other Protocol Issues
Introducing the Process to Clients
Adult Parts Appear in the Conference Room
Reactive Parts Disappear in the Conference Room
More than One Part of Self is Wearing an Introject Mask or Costume
Resuming the Conference Room Protocol
Starting the Needs Meeting Right Away After a Resumed Conference Room Protocol
Concluding Remarks
Module 6: Needs Meeting Protocol Cost: $70
This module consists of a 150-minute slide show and a 43-page illustrated study guide with 40 study questions and answers. It provides an indepth description of each of the 20 steps to the Needs Meeting Protocol, including detailed instructions for handling potential complications. A audio track of a real needs meeting sessions is embedded in the slide show. The study guide also includes a revised Needs Meeting Protocol worksheet, and a guide for taking notes during a needs meeting session.
It covers the following:
Overview
The Needs Meeting Protocol
Step 1: Connecting to Resources
Step 2. Checking for Processing Blocks
Step 3. Inviting the Child Parts into the Healing Circle
Step 4. Strengthening the Sense of Safety
Step 5. Asking for a Generalization Effect
Step 6. Explaining the Process
Step 7. Meeting Needs
Step 8. Processing Painful Emotions
Step 9. Bonding With the Resources
Step 10. Heightening Awareness of the Adult Body
Step 11. Checking In
Step 12. Returning to the Wounding Experiences
Step 13. Returning to the Care of the Resources
Step 14. Repeating Steps 12 & 13
Step 15. Shifting Attention Back and Forth
Step 16. Checking In
Step 17. Strengthening a Positive Belief
Step 18. Tucking In the Child Parts
Step 19. Counting Up
Step 20. Checking on the Outcome
Sample Session
Potential Complications
Fear of Losing a Familiar Sense of Identity
Unclear Replies Require Investigation
Aversive Reactions to the Processing
Premature Empathy for Wounding Role Models
Wishful Thinking
Child Parts are Fixated on the Past
An Upset Adult Self Interrupts the Processing
Step 1 Complications
Step 7 Complications
Step 8 Complications
Step 9 Complications
Step 16 Complications
Step 20 Complications
Incomplete Processing
Other Protocol Issues
Explaining the Needs Meeting Protocol to Clients
Strengthening Positives with Alternating Bilateral Stimulation (ABS)
Dialogue Between Child Parts and the Resources
Child Parts Report Needs in the Negative
Needing Parents to Meet a Need
Child Parts “Need” a Positive Trait
If the Resources Had Been Your Parents Then…
Processing Other Painful Emotions
Painful Emotions Arise Early in Step 7
Getting the Strongest Positive Belief
Interruption While Tucking In Child Parts
Closing an Unfinished Protocol
Resuming an Unfinished Protocol
Concluding Remarks
Module 7: Overcoming Processing Blocks Cost: To be released in September
This module consists of a ???-minute slide show and a 18-page illustrated study guide with 20 study questions and answers. It provides the core information needed to identify and handle processing blocks that are due to misunderstandings, maladaptive introjects, and issues with the Resources. It provides information not covered in the Potential Complications sections of Modules 3-6. A one-page Overcoming Processing Blocks Flowchart is including to simplify the learning process. Seven audio tracks of real sessions are embedded in the slide show, to provide examples of working through simple complications and complex blocks.
It covers the following:
Overview
Encouraging Clients to Disclose Processing Blocks
Sudden versus Preexisting Disturbance
Complications with the Resources
Diagnosing Resource Complications
Addressing Resource Complications
Eliciting the Concern
Classifying the Concern
Handling Misunderstandings
Starting with a Negative Belief
Starting with a Wounding Message
Verifying a Block Has Been Cleared
Two Paths to Resolving Blocks
Sample Sessions
Concluding Remarks
