EMDR Training Course Content

Part 1 (3 days): Includes but not limited to:

EMDR and the Evidence Base
Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) – The theoretical model of EMDR
The 8 phase Protocol
Formulation, Target Selection and Treatment planning
Resource Development and Installation (RDI)
Basic strategies for dealing with blocked processing
Managing abreactions
Dealing with client concerns
Processing current triggers
Future Template
Phobia Treatment Plan
Recent Traumatic Events Treatment plan
Live demonstrations by the trainer
Videos of clinical cases so you can see EMDR in action
Small group work to develop skills in various phases of the protocol
Supervised live practice as therapist
Supervised live practice as client – an opportunity to experience EMDR as a client working on real-life issues
Advice on how to Join the EMDR Association
Guidance on sourcing clinical supervision
How to access EMDR literature and articles
Links to suitable psychometric assessments
Access to the EMDR Refresh and Master Membership

Recap of AIP, Three-Pronged Approach, Standard Protocol
Cognitive Interweaves – Advanced strategies for dealing with blocked processing
Ethics, Legal Issues and Accreditation
Working with Illness, Somatic Conditions and Pain
Working with Complicated Grief
Working with Addictions
Working with Resistances
Working with Complexity including childhood trauma and dissociation
Videos of clinical cases so you can see EMDR in action
Small group work to develop skills in various phases of the protocol
Supervised live practice as therapist
Supervised live practice as client – an opportunity to experience EMDR as a client working on real-life issues
Advice on how to Join the EMDR Association
Guidance on sourcing clinical supervision
How to access EMDR literature and articles
Links to suitable psychometric assessments
Access to the EMDR Refresh and Master Membership