Participants begin the training by exploring foundational EMDR framework elements, discussing treatment goals, and honing in on the history-taking phase and preparation phases of EMDR. Through experiential exercises and case studies, participants will learn essential techniques for preparing clients for the therapeutic journey, ensuring readiness and resilience for the processing phases ahead.
In the practice portions of the training, participants spend one-on-one time guiding one another through the core processing phases of EMDR therapy, which include assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, and closure. Opportunities abound to work alongside other mental health professionals in a mock client/practitioner relationship with the goal of promoting adaptive processing and integration of traumatic memories. Participants find the hands-on approach key to building confidence in applying EMDR skills in clinical settings.
Educational Objectives
This training will teach the participant to
- Developing an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma
- Identifying the importance of memory networks and neural networks of trauma.
- Learning about the adaptive information processing (AIP) system of EMDR
- Identify the 3 prong approach of EMDR
- Utilizing the 8 phase model of EMDR.
- Developing and implementing the use of dual awareness techniques as they apply to bilateral stimulation.
Syllabus
Module 1: August 24th, 2024 8:30-12:30 Pacific time
- Intro to EMDR
- Objectives of EMDR training, risks and limitations
- The importance of safety, vulnerability, and trust in the EMDR modality
- The definition and framework of EMDR
- Similarities and differences between EMDR and other modalities
- Understanding and identifying the 4 treatment goals of using EMDR in practice
- Exploring the AIP Model and the neural network of trauma
- The neurobiological response within the brain when trauma occurs
Module 2: September 7th, 2024 8:30-12:30 Pacific Time
First practice session 1-4:15 Pacific Time
- Analyzing Phase 1: History Taking of EMDR
- Screening for dissociation
- Developing and building a working trauma timeline
- Identifying resiliency factors and strengths to utilize in EMDR
- Learning how to provide psychoeducation around EMDR
- Understanding bilateral stimulation and the method of how it is used in EMDR
- Learning the different types of bilateral stimulation and how to apply them
Module 3: September 21st, 2024 8:30-12:15 Pacific Time
- Analyzing Phase 2: Preparation of EMDR
- Identifying and understanding the goals of preparation and resourcing strategies
- Review of bilateral stimulation and how to apply it in Phase 2 of EMDR
- Learning calm place with a live demonstration
- Reviewing the goal of a state change exercise
- How to navigate and work through barriers with calm place
- Learning container with a live demonstration
- Reviewing the container directives
- Q&A about calm place container, barriers, and how these skills can be applied in various settings
Module 4: October 5th, 2024 8:30-12:15 Pacific Time
- Review of Phase 2 of EMDR
- Learning how to incorporate somatic approaches with using the body scan awareness technique
- Live demonstration of Body Scan Awareness
- Incorporating distancing strategies
- How to navigate blocks in Phase 2 of EMDR and strategies to assist in processing
- Analyzing Restoration Team and the importance of attachment based resourcing strategies
- Demonstration of Restoration Team
- Working with internal and external supports
