Dates: Please see List of training Dates
Registration from: 8.30am
Sessions: 9am – 5pm each day
OVERVIEW:
EMDR is recognised as having the highest level of research evidence for the treatment of PTSD by the Australian Psychological Society (EBPI Review 2010).
Over 300 studies have been published showing EMDR to be effective for treating depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions, body dysmorphia, etc. It has been used effectively with children and adolescents.
BASIC TRAINING OVERVIEW
The EMDR Basic Training, comprised of Part 1 and 2, is designed for appropriately qualified/registered mental health practitioners who treat clients in a clinical setting. EMDR is a complex approach to psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to upsetting past traumatic events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested with patients evincing a considerable range of presenting complaints, including, loss of a loved one, rape, sexual molestation, Vietnam combat and natural disaster. As a therapeutic treatment model that has been developed with an understanding of human behavior, EMDR addresses clinical issues relevant to behavior in the social environment.
There is a requirement for 10 hours of additional consultation to be taken as 5 hours between Part 1 and part 2 and 5 hours post attendance at Part 2. Completion of Parts 1 & 2 and the 10 hours of additional consultation constitutes completed Basic Training in EMDR and eligibility for full membership of the EMDR Australia Association (EMDRAA).
GOAL OF THE EMDR BASIC PART 1 TRAINING
This experiential training will familiarize participants with THE EMDR model of psychotherapy. In particular, the following areas are covered in Part 1 of Basic EMDR training.
PART 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES
10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
• Identification of parameters treatable with EMDR
• Use of EMDR Approach as a form of psychotherapy
• The Adaptive Information Processing Model
• Components involved in the approved EMDR Approach
• 8 Phases of EMDR for comprehensive treatment
• Clinical implications of existing research
• Criteria for client selection
• Strategies for effective and safe use of EMDR
• Treatment planning and case conceptualization
GOAL OF THE EMDR BASIC PART 2 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.
PART 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
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.
COST: $750 ($825 inc GST) per participant; earlybird (4 weeks before date of training) $700 ($770 inc GST)
ENTRY: This training is only available to registered psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health practitioners with at least 4 years of tertiary level professional training in mental health and 2 years of professional supervised experience.
Attendance at the Part 2 workshop is limited individuals who have completed the EMDR Institute Part 1 Basic Training and can provide evidence of completion of 5 hours of consultation post PART 1 training with an EMDR Institute approved facilitator and/or trainer.
LOCATION: See Training Dates List
EMDR information: www.emdr.com