CIPOS (Constant Installation of Present Orientation and Safety) is a specialized EMDR technique developed by Jim Knipe to help clients stay grounded while approaching traumatic memories. This post explains why CIPOS is essential for dissociative and complex trauma presentations—and walks through the step-by-step method described in EMDR Toolbox, Chapter 13.

This post explores how BPD symptoms like abandonment fear, emotional dysregulation, and externalizing affect relationships, and how partners can respond with clarity, education, and healthy boundaries.