May 14,2021 - May 16,2021    Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Co-sponsored by the EMDR Institute. Presented by an EMDR trainer selected and trained by EMDR originator Dr. Francine Shapiro

EMDR Therapy Basic Training Presented by Mark Nickerson, LICSW

The EMDR Therapy Basic Training Courses offer 40 CE Credits: EMDRIA, Psychologists, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC and other NBCC approved masters level clinicians

VIRTUAL TRAINING

Weekend 1: May 14-16, 2021
Weekend 2: September 17-19, 2021

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The EMDR Therapy Basic Training (Parts 1 and 2) is designed for licensed mental health practitioners who treat adults and children in a clinical setting. EMDR is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of client difficulties and self-esteem issues related to disturbing past events and present life conditions. EMDR therapy is practiced throughout the world. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically validated in over 40 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients, and hundreds of published case reports evaluating effectiveness with a considerable range of presenting complaints, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions. EMDR therapy 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 neuro-physiological studies have documented the rapid post treatment EMDR effects. The training is based upon the textbook by EMDR originator Francine Shapiro, PhD Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures Guilford Press, NY, 3rd Edition, 2017.

Training Highlights

1. 20 hours of didactic presentation + 20 hours of supervised practice
   Supervised small group practice on each training day
   Overview of the human information processing system
   Treatment for a full range of trauma and other disturbing life events
   Methods to reduce acute symptoms and achieve comprehensive mental health
   Specialized history-taking to identify dysfunctional patterns and causes
   Treatment planning to address past events, current triggers and future needs
   Stabilization techniques and strength-based resource development
   Applications to addictions, grief, anxiety, depression and somatic disorders
   Applications to combat trauma and first responders
   Cultural adaptations and treating culturally based trauma and adversity
   Applications for accidents, illness and community shared natural and man-made trauma
   Personal use for therapist to process vicarious traumatization

WORKSHOP AGENDA (BOTH WEEKENDS) - ALL TIMES ET:

1. Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Session
   Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Session
   Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Session

PART 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES CONTENT INCLUDES:

1. Identify 3 components of the EMDR approach designed to provide effective treatment with clients
   Identify the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
   List 3 important existing research studies
   List 3 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
   Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR therapy to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with clients
   Describe 3 aspects of the AIP Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planning
   Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment
   Describe 3 criteria for client selection
   Describe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR therapy
   Identify when you would apply the Future Template
   Distinguish between direct questioning and the Floatback technique
   Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy
   Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy
   Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for
   Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for
   Identify the reprocessing phases involved in memory reprocessing
   Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization
   Identify when the Recent Events Protocol would be appropriate as an intervention
   Distinguish the difference between avoidance and hypo-activity
   Identify 3 differences in applying EMDR therapy to working with children

PART 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES CONTENT INCLUDES:

1. Describe 3 strategies to identify and effectively resolve clinical problem areas in the utilization of EMDR therapy
   Identify 2 internal and external resources that clients need to have in place
   Identify 2 clinical situations where EMD would be appropriate as an intervention
   Distinguish between EMDR and the EMDR standard protocol
   Distinguish between adult-onset trauma and developmental trauma
   Identify when you would target an adult-onset trauma versus applying the standard protocol
   Describe 2 clinical symptoms that may indicate the need to assess for dissociation
   Describe the 3 different categories of resources
   Describe 3 examples of specific resources to use with difficult or resistant clients
   Describe the procedural steps for closing down incomplete sessions
   Describe the protocol to initiate an incomplete session for processing to resolution
   Describe one therapy-interfering behavior that may need to be addressed in order for treatment to proceed
   Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment
   Describe 3 strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses
   Describe 3 strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms
   Distinguish between a simple phobia and a process phobia
   Describe 3 cautions for using EMDR therapy with addictions and compulsions
   Identify one category of memory appropriate for targeting with combat veterans
   Describe 3 strategies to treat complex trauma-related disorders
   Describe 3 ways that EMDR therapy demonstrates cultural competence as an intervention

Mark Nickerson, LICSW is a senior lead trainer for the EMDR Institute Faculty. The EMDR Institute was developed by Francine Shapiro as the first and foremost training in EMDR therapy internationally. Mark has been a psychotherapist in Amherst, MA for over 35 years, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, served on the EMDR International Association Board for eight years and was Board President in 2014, and is Chair of the Clinical Practice Group of the Council of Scholars. He is the Director of EMDR Advanced Training and Distance Learning, LLC: EMDRadvancedtrainings.com

Mark conducts a range of advanced EMDR trainings nationally and internationally on topics including cultural competence in EMDR therapy, treatment for problem behaviors, problematic anger and violence, and the effective use of EMDR protocols. He has developed award winning innovative programs designed to reduce and resolve interpersonal conflict and is the originator of the Cycle Model as an approach to assessing and treating problem behaviors.

He is editor/author of Cultural Competence and Healing Culturally-Based Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Insights, Strategies and Protocols (Springer, 2016) and The Wounds Within (Skyhorse, 2015), an expose on the challenges for war veterans and their families.

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 was been designed by the originator of EMDR therapy, Francine Shapiro, PhD. Lead trainer Mark Nickerson, LICSW was selected and trained by Dr. Shapiro to provide the comprehensive information necessary for appropriate client selection and effective utilization of EMDR therapy. Practicum facilitators have 10-20 years experience. This training program was developed and originally taught by Dr. Shapiro beginning in 1990 and has been updated to include current research and developments in EMDR therapy. EMDR Advanced Trainings and the EMDR Institute adhere to the ethical standards of APA, social work, nursing and other mental health boards.

Integrating EMDR Therapy with Other Approaches: As an integrative psychotherapy approach, EMDR therapy is compatible with other contemporary treatment paradigms including, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, experiential and systemic approaches. EMDR methods treat substance and behavioral addiction and support recovery.

Goal of the EMDR 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.

Program Fees (includes 40 CEs)

1. $1495 includes two 3-day of trainings and 10 hours of clinical consultation
   $1295 is a discounted rate for clinicians working for non-profit agencies
   $600 fee for Basic Training Refresher Course (for previously EMDR trained clinicians). Cost covers attendance at morning didactic section only. Participants must send a certificate of completion from their initial training.
   Inquire about group discount rates, payment plans and $25 discount for payments by check: info@emdradvancedtrainings.com

Full refunds until a month before the training; then 80% until 1 week before training, no refunds after May 7, 2021.

Qualifications for Attending: A clinical background is necessary for the effective application of EMDR therapy. Qualified participants include all levels of 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. LADC licensed professionals must also have a masters level license eligible mental health degree.

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/their degree and license number.

Questions or Concerns: If you have questions or concerns about the course content, references, content evaluation, or logistics, contact Mark Nickerson: info@emdradvancedtrainings.com

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate authorized by the EMDR Institute and the EMDR International Association verifying that you are trained in EMDR Therapy.

Certificate of Training in EMDR Therapy Requirements:

1. Completion of Part 1 and Part 2 3-Day Trainings
   Reading the textbook EMDR: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures (Shapiro 2017)
   10 hours of case consultation with an EMDR Institute Approved Consultant (included)

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

Note: Unlike many EMDR basic trainings, this training registration fee includes the cost of the required 10 hours of small group clinical consultation.

Location

VIRTUAL (May and Sep)

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