Regent Basic Feb & May | judycabeceiras

Get trained and join the rich and diverse community of EMDR clinicians. Find out why so many people find this therapy so effective. Develop professional skills that will enrich your practice and benefit your clients!

Concerned about the quality of this training? No need to worry. This is an EMDRIA approved basic training led by an EMRIA approved training provider.

This EMDR Therapy Virtual Basic Training (Weekend 1 and 2) is designed for licensed mental health practitioners who treat adults and children in a clinical setting (See Qualifications Section). EMDR is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions.

AGENDA:
Thursday, February 29- 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday March 1 - 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday March 2- 8:00am-4:00pm

Thursday, May 9- 8:00am-6:00pm

Friday May 10- 8:00am-6:00pm

Saturday May 11- 8:00am-4:00pm

COST*: $1500 General Registration/$1400 Early Bird

Discount for Regent University students and faculty

*The cost includes the 10 hours of consultation

PLEASE NOTE:
Participants must complete the entire training (including 10 hours of case consultation) within 12 months from the initial start date

This training will provide the participant with 20 CEs for weekend one and 20 CEs for weekend two.

AUTHORIZED FORMAT

EMDR therapy is a specialized approach that requires supervised training for full therapeutic effectiveness and client safety. The training will consist of lecture, live and videotaped demonstrations and supervised practice. The format of this workshop has been designed by the originator of EMDR Therapy, Francine Shapiro, PhD. This is the same workshop program which has been taught by Dr. Shapiro since 1990. EMDR Institute adheres to the ethical standards of APA, social work, nursing and mental health boards

INTEGRATING EMDR THERAPY WITH OTHER APPROACHES

As an integrative psychotherapy approach, EMDR is compatible with all contemporary paradigms including, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, experiential, and systemic.

GOAL OF THE EMDR THERAPY BASIC TRAINING

This experiential training will familiarize participants with a broad spectrum of EMDR therapy applications sufficient for comfortable and efficient use with a wide range patients and situations. Special attention will be given to the therapeutic needs of clients.

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

· Supervised small group practice on each training day

· Physiological overview of the information processing system

· Specialized history-taking to identify dysfunctional patterns and causes

· Treatment planning to address past events, current triggers and future needs

· Stabilization techniques across the attachment spectrum

· Reduction of overt symptoms and achieving comprehensive mental health

· Addressing the full range of trauma and other disturbing life events

· Applications to combat trauma and first responders

· Applications to addictions, grief, anxiety, depression and somatic disorders

· Applications to natural and man-made disasters

· Applications to family and couples therapy

· Personal use for therapist to process vicarious traumatization

WEEKEND 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

· Name 2 websites that list research relevant to EMDR therapy

· List 3 types of client’s presenting issues that have been successfully treated with EMDR therapy

· Name 3 proposed mechanisms of action in EMDR therapy

· Describe an important premise of the Adaptive Information Processing model

· List the components of memory

· Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy

· Identify the prongs of the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy

· Describe 3 criteria on the Client Readiness Checklist

· Distinguish between Direct Questioning and the Floatback technique during Phase 1 History Taking and Treatment Planning

· List the informational plateaus

· Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy

· Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm State utilization

· Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy

· Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for

· Describe when to return to target in Phase 4 Desensitization.

· Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for

· Describe how to conduct the Phase 6 Body Scan

· Describe three strategies for assisting a client to stay within the window of tolerance

· Describe how to resume reprocessing following an incomplete target memory.

· Describe when you would apply the Future Template

WEEKEND 2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

· Distinguish between a client’s presenting problems and underlying issues

· Describe 3 strategies to treat complex trauma-related disorders

· Identify 2 internal and external resources that clients need to have in place to do reprocessing

· Describe 3 client factors that indicate the need for additional stabilization and resourcing

· Describe the 3 different types of resources used in Resource Development and Installation

· Distinguish between EMD, restricted reprocessing and the EMDR standard protocol

· Identify 2 clinical situations where EMD would be appropriate as an intervention

· Distinguish between a recent traumatic experience and developmental trauma

· Identify when you would initially target a recent past experience versus a touchstone memory

· Describe a process to select and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment

· Describe how to offer a cognitive interweave when the client’s reprocessing is blocked

· Describe 3 strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses

· Describe 3 ways that EMDR therapy facilitates cultural responsiveness

· Name 3 adverse cultural experiences that can contribute to maladaptive memory networks

· Distinguish when to use memory reprocessing versus psychological first aid with grief related issues

· Distinguish between a simple phobia and a process phobia

· Describe 2 clinical symptoms that may indicate the presence of dissociation during a session

· Describe 3 strategies for working with dissociative responses during reprocessing

· Identify three clinical choices (past/present/future) for where to start reprocessing with addictions and compulsions

· Identify one category of experiences appropriate for reprocessing with combat veterans

EMDR INSTITUTE PARCHMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Certificate of Completion Requirements:

· Completion of Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 Trainings

· Reading the textbook, EMDR: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures (Shapiro 2018)

CASE CONSULTATION

· 10 hours of case consultation are required to complete the EMDR Basic Training

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDING

A clinical background is necessary for the effective application of EMDR therapy. Attendance at the workshop is limited to all levels of social workers and mental health professionals who have a masters degree or higher in the mental health field and are licensed or certified through a state or national board which authorizes independent practice.

Canadian Registration Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work. Membership in a professional association that has a written code of ethics or standards of conduct. Professional liability insurance.

Intern/Graduate Student Requirements

Completion of graduate level coursework at an accredited school and be on a licensing track under state sanctioned supervision by a licensed clinician. Please submit a current supervisor’s letter with his/her degree and license number.

PLEASE NOTE:
• If you have questions or concerns about the course content, references or content evaluation, contact inst@emdr.com.
• If you have questions or concerns about registration, facilities or course administration, contact judy@judycab.com

• Registrants’ Contact information will be shared with the EMDR International Association

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Workshop Agenda

Registration

Session

Thursday

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday