Daily life involves shifts in emotional states. When we are feeling distress, certain methods can assist in bring about a greater feeling of calm. EMDR Phase 2 addresses these state change skills at the beginning and throughout treatment. This online course will briefly discuss the cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors contributing to dysregulated states. Since one size does not fit all, we will explore various types of tools and resources for achieving greater calm and increasing the capacity to be present. Particular attention will be paid to working with clients who dissociate and have experienced complex developmental trauma.