EMDR Basic Training Presented by Kim Johnson, LCSW
This is the complete EMDR Basic Training approved by EMDR International Association. Participants will learn the EMDR psychotherapy approach, the 8-phase EMDR Standard Protocol, the Adaptive Information Process (AIP) Model, and how to incorporate EMDR into your clinical practice. This course will consist off didactic presentations, demonstrations, supervised practicums and case consultations.
Presenter Bio:
Kim Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Kim Johnson, L.C.S.W. graduated from San Diego State University with a Masters in Social Work in 1990. Then, she was trained in EMDR Therapy in 2000. Additionally, she is an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Certified Therapist, Approved Consultant and Trainer for EMDR Therapy Basic Training and workshops regarding EMDR Therapy. Ms. Johnson has been providing EMDR Therapy Trainings for approximately eight years. Additionally, she has been in private practice for over 30 years, and she integrates EMDR with most of her clients. She specializes in utilizing EMDR with children as young as age two and clients with dissociate disorders. Ms. Johnson has presented at the EMDRIA USA Conference and provided webinars for over 100,000 attendees worldwide. She has also traveled internationally to provide and teach EMDR Therapy. Therefore, her passion to transform lives is evident.
Timeline:
Days 1-6: 8:30am to 5:30pm PST
Learning Objectives:
Part 1:
1. Describe and practice the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment.
2. Identify and apply the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy.
3. Describe aspects of the Adaptive lnformation Process Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planning.
4. Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR therapy to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with clients.
5. Describe 3 criteria for client selection.
6. Describe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR Therapy.
7. Identify when you would apply the Future Template.
8. Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy.
9. Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy.
10. Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for.
11. Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for.12. Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization.
Part 2:
1. Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment.
2. Describe strategies to identify and effectively resolve clinical problem areas in the utilization of EMDR therapy.
3. Describe 3 strategies to identify and effectively resolve clinical problem areas in the utilization of EMDR therapy.
4. Distinguish between adult-onset trauma and developmental trauma.
5. Identify when you would target an adult-onset trauma versus applying the standard protocol.
6. Describe 2 clinical symptoms that may indicate the need to assess for dissociation.
7. Describe 3 examples of specific resources to use with difficult or resistant clients.
8. Describe the protocol to initiate an incomplete session for processing to resolution.
9. Describe one therapy-interfering behavior that may need to be addressed in order for treatment to proceed.
10. Describe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatment.
11. Describe 3 strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses.
12. Describe 3 strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms.
13. Identify how to process phobias with EMDR.
14. Describe 3 cautions for using EMDR therapy with addictions and compulsions.
15. Identify one category of memory appropriate for targeting with combat veterans.
16. Describe 3 strategies to treat complex trauma-related disorders.
17. Describe how to use EMDR with Children.
18. Recognize how to use EMDR with Depression.
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