EMDR Institute, Inc. - EMDR Institute

US Basic Training Overview
The EMDR Basic Training Courses offer 40 CE Credits
Weekend 1 & 2 Training Overview
Presented by
EMDR Senior Trainers
Selected and Trained by Dr. Shapiro

BASIC TRAINING OVERVIEW

The EMDR 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. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested in over 20 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients, and hundreds of pubished case reports evaluating a considerable range of presenting complaints, including depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions. EMDR is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model which addresses the unprocessed memories that appear to set the basis for a wide range of dysfunction. A number of neurophysiological studies have documented the rapid post treatment EMDR effects.

Participants will be required to read the textbook by Francine Shapiro, PhD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures Guilford Press, NY, 2nd Edition, 2001.

GOAL OF THE EMDR BASIC TRAINING

This experiential training will familiarize participants with a broad spectrum of EMDR 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.

AUTHORIZED FORMAT

EMDR 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, Francine Shapiro, PhD. The workshop leaders have been individually selected and trained by her to provide the comprehensive information necessary for appropriate client selection and effective utilization of EMDR. This is the 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 WITH OTHER APPROACHES

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

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

• Supervised small group practice on each trainng 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 manmade disasters
• Applications to family and couples therapy
• Personal use for therapist to process vicarious traumatization

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that clinicians practice the skills learned in Weekend 1 with selected clients for a minimum of 20-30 sessions before attending Weekend 2.

WEEKEND 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

• Identify 3 components of the EMDR Approach designed to provide effective treatment with clients
• Describe 3 important existing research studies
• Name the 8 phases of EMDR for comprehensive treatment and how to implement the phases with clients
• Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR to safely and effectively implement EMDR with clients
• Describe 3 aspects of the AIP Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planning
• List 6 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR
• Describe the criteria for client selection and how to apply to client cases
• Describe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR

WEEKEND 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice

• Describe 3 strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR
• Describe protocols for closing down incomplete sessions
• Describe 3 resources to use with difficult or resistant clients
• Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment
• Describe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses
• Describe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobias
• Describe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disorders

EMDR INSTITUTE PARCHMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Certifcate of Completion Requirements:

• Completion of Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 Trainings
• Reading the textbook, EMDR: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures (Shapiro 2001)
• 10 hours of case consultation with an EMDR Institute Approved Consultant
• 5 hours are required prior to Weekend 2; 5 hours after Weekend 2

PLEASE NOTE: A CE certificate for 20 credits will be issued upon completion of Weekend 1 and 20 credits upon completion of Weekend 2

CASE CONSULTATION

• 10 hours of case consultation are required to complete the EMDR Basic Training
• 5 hours required prior to attending Weekend 2 and 5 hours post Weekend 2
• A list of EMDR Institute Approved Consultants will be given at each training
• Workshop fees do not include case consultation

Qualifications for Attending

A clinical background is necessary for the effective application of EMDR. 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.

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