CIPOS in EMDR therapy is a powerful interweave that helps clients stay present while touching traumatic material. This guide explains when to use CIPOS, why it works, and how to apply it clinically.
EMDR treatment planning with complex trauma clients can feel overwhelming or overly rigid. This guide helps EMDR therapists create flexible, nervous-system-informed treatment plans that provide structure without locking clients into a timeline or sequence that does not fit.