EMDR HAP – Group Traumatic Episode Protocol and Flash Traumatic Episode Protocol
EMDR G-TEP was developed to harness the power of the individual Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) for groups while addressing the challenges faced for a group form of EMDR.??Conceptualized as Guided Self-Help, it enables participants to work on the same or different traumas simultaneously, in a group framework, while allowing each person to process their own unique experience.??It is an evidence-based?protocol for treating Traumatic Episodes that can be applied for treating recent traumatic experiences as well as ongoing traumatic stress following adverse life-changing experiences. Primarily designed for groups, it can also be utilized for individuals, couples or families. The G-TEP worksheet provides a resource rich and structured environment for clients and a standardized manual for therapists. This program includes lecture, video illustrations, guided and supervised practice in small groups where participants are offered an opportunity to deliver the scripted protocol and work experientially on their own material.
This training includes a version of EMDR G-TEP that makes use of Flash treatment. This option known as Flash-TEP provides a gentler and safer adaptation for traumas when readiness for standard G-TEP may be premature or questioned. It provides a Low Activation intervention alternative. The worksheet enables concrete representations of the contained disturbance and the Positive Engaging Focus, expressed in writing or drawing, making it culture-friendly and less reliant on imagination. Both EMDR G-TEP & Flash Technique have substantial evidence base from numerous studies and peer reviewed publications.
Presenter Bio:
Elan Shapiro, Psychologist, became active in EMDR early in his career in 1989, after attending one of Francine Shapiro’s first ever trainings, and later served as an EMDR Institute Facilitator. He was a Charter member of EMDRIA and one of the founding members of EMDR Europe and of EMDR Israel. In 2003, he was elected Secretary of the EMDR Europe Executive Committee and Board, serving two terms until 2011.
He received the EMDR Europe Association 2016 David Servan Schreiber Award for his outstanding contribution to EMDR therapy, in the development of the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP in 2008) together with Brurit Laub, and his development of the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in 2013. He recently received the Humanitarian Award from Trauma Aid Europe at the Dublin European conference, 2024 & The Francine Shapiro Award from EMDR Latin America at the Conference in Chile 2024
Elan was a member of the “What is EMDR” and the EMDR Research groups in the Council of Scholars and has given over 100 presentations and training seminars held worldwide, published over 20 articles on Early EMDR Intervention topics, and continues to write, teach, research and present on developments and refinements of the protocols in the treatment of recent & ongoing trauma.
Timeline:
G-Tep Day 1
8:15 – 8:30am Registration
8:30 – 10:15am Part 1: The Why and what of EMDR G-TEP
Background development and key concepts, making EMDR more available, challenges for EMDR in groups
Worksheet structure and procedures, the 8 STEPS, video illustrations
Early EMDR Intervention, ongoing traumatic stress and prevention, Q and A
10:15 – 10:30am Break
10:30 – 12:15pm Part 2: The How of EMDR G-TEP
The G-TEP Manual and Protocol script with a guided role-play as client
Q and A, Research
12:15 – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15 – 3:00pm Practicum part 1
3:00 – 3:15pm Break
3:15 – 4:30pm Practicum part 2
4:30 – 5:00pm Wrap up
Flash-Tep Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 am Sign in
9:00 – 9:45 am Part 1: The Why & What of Flash-TEP
Background Development, Low Activation, advantages
Overview of Worksheet structure & procedures
9:45 – 11:15 am Part 2: The How of Flash
The Flash-TEP Protocol script with a guided role-play experience
Q & A
11:15 – 11:30 am Break
11:30 – 12:15 pm Optional Appendix:
Group Resource Enhancement Protocol (GREP)
The TEP Suite of protocols
12:15 – 12:30 pm Wrap Up
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the difference between a Trauma Event and a Trauma Episode
- Identify key features and concepts of the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP)
- Identify the structure, phases, and core elements of the G-TEP protocol
- Apply G-TEP procedures to clinical scenarios involving recent or ongoing trauma
- Evaluate the significance of the G-TEP and Early Intervention
- Identify resources for the delivery of G-TEP
- Identify resources for the delivery of Flash-TEP
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