EMDR therapy is a specialized approach that requires supervised training for full therapeutic effectiveness and client safety. The training consists of lectures, live, and video demonstrations, and supervised practice. Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC, is an EMDRIA-approved basic and advanced trainer, and she is authorized to use the materials from the EMDR Institute, the original organization established by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1990. The training program adheres to the ethical standards of APA, social work, nursing, and mental health boards.  The curriculum is regularly updated and expanded to reflect current research and to meet the current needs of clinicians. This experiential training will familiarize participants with a broad spectrum of EMDR therapy applications sufficient for comfortable and efficient use with a wide range of patients and situations. Special attention will be given to the therapeutic needs of clients. The EMDR Development Center welcomes trainees and consultees from all cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations.  This is a safe and inclusive learning environment for all trainees and consultees, including Black People, People of Color, Indigenous People, and LGBTQ People. Issues of cultural competence and culturally based trauma during are addressed at every phase of this professional training. This training is held online. Please contact Julie Miller at 520-661-5376 if special accommodation is required.

Presenter Bio:
Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LIAC
EMDR Institute Regional Trainer
Trauma Recovery/EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs Trainer
EMDR Institute Facilitator
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Certified EMDR Therapist
Julie is a local trainer available to trainees on an on-going basis. Julie can provide in-person, online or telephonic hours to trainees, not just by phone or online.
Julie was personally trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR therapy.

Timeline:

Day 1
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens and participants are registered; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM
Introduction and training overview; EMDR background; evidence base of EMDR; mechanisms of action; Adaptive Information Processing model;
methodology; eight phases of EMDR, Q&A
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM Phase One: History Taking and Treatment Planning, Phase Two: Preparation and Stabilization, Q&A; video demonstrations
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: case conceptualization vignettes; practice groups of 3 (triad); Phases 1 and 2 (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad)
Day 2
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM Day 1 review; Phase 3 Assessment; Phase 4 Desensitization; Phase Five Installation; Q&A;
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM Phase 6 Body Scan; Phase 7 Closure; treatment flow of single memory network; video demonstrations; Q&A;
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: target assessment role-play vignettes; practice groups of 3 (triad); practice Phases 3 Assessment, Phase 4 Desensitization, Phase 5 Installation, Phase 6 Body Scan, and Phase 7 Closure to process chosen target memory in triad (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad);
Day 3
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM Day 2 review; facilitating blocked processing; Phase 8 Reevaluation
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM Reprocessing present triggers; future templates; EMDR with children; video demonstrations; Q&A
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: utilize Phase 8 Reevaluation and resuming reprocessing of an incomplete target memory; returning to treatment plan for determination of next step; processing present trigger and future template (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad); Q&A
Day 4
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM
Day 3 review; lecture – complex presentations and adjusting EMDR standard protocol; resource development and installation (RDI) exercise; strategies to assist complex trauma client processing with EMDR; Q&A
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM Use of cognitive interweaves to address stuck processing; strong emotional responses; additional obstacles in reprocessing; review of Phases 3-7; decision tree for bringing closure to reprocessing sessions; video demonstrations; Q&A
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: case conceptualization for complex cases; process RDI exercise in triad (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad); reevaluation and resumption of previous target memories; Q&A
Day 5
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM
Day 4 review; lecture – review of Phase 8 Reevaluation; recent traumatic events; application across cultures and conditions; socially and culturally based trauma and adversity; psychological reactions to illness and injury ;Q&A
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM
Lecture – grief and mourning; anxiety and phobias; depression; dissociation; addictions; military personnel and first responders; couples; self-directed use of bilateral stimulation (BLS); video demonstrations;Q&A
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: case conceptualization for complex cases; process RDI exercise in triad (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad); reevaluation and resumption of previous target memories; Q&A
Day 6
8:00-8:15 AM Training room opens; Q&A
8:15-10:00 AM
Day 4 review; lecture – review of Phase 8 Reevaluation; recent traumatic events; application across cultures and conditions; socially and culturally based trauma and adversity; psychological reactions to illness and injury ;Q&A
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-12:00 PM
Lecture – grief and mourning; anxiety and phobias; depression; dissociation; addictions; military personnel and first responders; couples; self-directed use of bilateral stimulation (BLS); video demonstrations;Q&A
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00-5:00 PM
Practice session: case conceptualization for complex cases; process RDI exercise in triad (breaks are taken as appropriate by each triad); reevaluation and resumption of previous target memories; Q&A

Learning Objetives:

1. List 2 research studies relevant to EMDR therapy
2. List 3 types of client’s presenting issues that have been successfully treated with EMDR therapy
3. Name 3 proposed mechanisms of action in EMDR therapy
4. Describe an important premise of the Adaptive Information Processing model
5. List the components of memory
6. Name the 8 phases of EMDR and the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
7. Describe 3 readiness criteria for Phase 4 Desensitization
8. Describe techniques to identify dysfunctionally stored memories underlying presenting problems
9. Describe at least one purpose for Phase 2 Preparation and use of preparation exercises
10. Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy
11. Describe the Assessment Phase, its elements and its purpose in reprocessing
12. Describe how to conduct Phases 4-6 of EMDR therapy
13. Describe how to conduct Phases 7 and 8
14. Describe three strategies for assisting a client to stay within the window of tolerance
15. Describe processing of present triggers and when to apply the future template
16. Describe 3 strategies to treat complex trauma-related disorders
17. Describe 3 client factors that indicate the need for additional stabilization and resourcing
18. Describe the 3 different types of resources used in Resource Development and Installation
19. Distinguish between EMD, restricted reprocessing and the EMDR standard protocol
20. Distinguish between a recent traumatic experience and developmental trauma
21. Describe how to offer a cognitive interweave when the client’s reprocessing is blocked
22. Describe 3 strategies for dealing with highly emotional responses
23. Describe 3 ways that EMDR therapy facilitates cultural responsiveness
24. Name 3 adverse cultural experiences that can contribute to maladaptive memory networks
25. Distinguish when to use memory reprocessing versus psychological first aid with grief related issues
26. Distinguish between a simple phobia and a process phobia
27. Describe 2 clinical symptoms that may indicate the presence of dissociation during a session
28. Describe 3 strategies for working with dissociative responses during EMDR therapy
29. Identify one category of experiences appropriate for reprocessing with combat veterans

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