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EMDR THERAPY BASIC TRAINING, WEEKEND 2 (SOUTH HAMILTON, MA)

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Mar 10,2017 - Mar 12,2017    Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This training is open to clinicians who have completed Part 1 of Basic Training, either through the EMDR Institute or EMDR Trauma Recovery HAP.

      Presented by EMDR senior trainers selected and trained by EMDR originator Dr. Francine Shapiro
        EMDR Therapy Basic Training
        Presented by Mark Nickerson, LICSW
          Facilitated by Stephanie Drieze, LICSW
            The EMDR Therapy Basic Training Courses offer 40 CE Credits
              The Community House, 284 Bay Road (Route 1A)
              South Hamilton, MA, 01982
                  Weekend 1: January 6-8, 2017
                  Weekend 2: March 10-12, 2017
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                          The EMDR Therapy Basic Training (Weekend 1 and 2) is designed for licensed mental health practitioners who treat adults and children in a clinical setting. EMDR is a comprehensive psychotherapy that accelerates the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related to disturbing events and present life conditions. This interactional, standardized approach has been empirically tested in over 20 randomized controlled studies with trauma patients, and hundreds of published case reports evaluating effectiveness with a considerable range of presenting complaints, including depression, anxiety, phobias, excessive grief, somatic conditions and addictions. EMDR therapy is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing model which addresses the unprocessed memories that appear to set the basis for a wide range of dysfunction. A number of neurophysiological studies have documented the rapid post treatment EMDR effects. The training is based upon the textbook by Francine Shapiro, PhD, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures Guilford Press, NY, 2nd Edition, 2001.
                              Training Highlights
                                  Supervised small group practice on each training day
                                  Physiological overview of the information processing system
                                  Specialized history-taking to identify dysfunctional patterns and causes
                                  Treatment planning to address past events, current triggers and future needs
                                  Stabilization techniques across the attachment spectrum
                                  Reduction of overt symptoms and achieving comprehensive mental health
                                  Addressing the full range of trauma and other disturbing life events
                                  Applications to combat trauma and first responders
                                  Applications to addictions, grief, anxiety, depression and somatic disorders
                                  Applications to natural and man-made disasters
                                  Applications to family and couples therapy
                                  Personal use for therapist to process vicarious traumatization
                              WORKSHOP AGENDA (BOTH WEEKENDS)

                              Friday
                                  8:00AM Registration/Coffee
                                  8:30 AM – 5:00PM Session
                              Saturday
                                  8:30 AM – 5:00PM Session
                              Sunday
                                  8:30 AM – 4:00PM Session
                              WEEKEND 1 (JAN 6-8) LEARNING OBJECTIVES
                                  10 hours of didactic + 10 hours of supervised practice
                                  Identify 3 components of the EMDR Approach designed to provide effective treatment with clients
                                  Describe 3 important existing research studies
                                  Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment and how to implement the phases with clients
                                  Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR therapy to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with clients
                                  Describe 3 aspects of the AIP Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planning
                                  List 6 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
                                  Describe the criteria for client selection and how to apply to client cases
                                  Describe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR therapy
                              WEEKEND 2 (APR 28-30) 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 therapy
                                  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
                              Mark Nickerson, LICSW, a psychotherapist in Amherst, MA for 30 years, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, EMDR Institute and HAP trainer, EMDRIA Regional Coordinator of Western Massachusetts, and 2014 President of the EMDRIA Board of Directors.
                              He is author of The Wounds Within, an expose on the challenges for war veterans and their families and editor/author of Cultural Competence and Healing Culturally-Based Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Innovative Strategies and Protocols. He has developed award winning innovative programs designed to reduce and resolve interpersonal conflict.
                              Mark conducts basic and advanced EMDR trainings locally, nationally, and internationally on topics including treatment for problem behaviors including problematic anger and addictions, cultural competency, interventions to dismantle social stigma and oppression, and the effective use of EMDR protocols.
                              Authorized Format: EMDR therapy 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 therapy, 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 therapy. 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 other mental health boards.
                              Integrating EMDR Therapy with Other Approaches: As an integrative psychotherapy approach, EMDR is compatible with all contemporary paradigms including, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, experiential and systemic approaches.
                              Goal of the EMDR Basic Training: This experiential training will familiarize participants with a broad spectrum of EMDR therapy 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..
                              Program Fees (includes 40 CEs)
                                  $725 for weekend 2 of training and 10 hours of consultation
                                  $575 discounted rate for Community Mental Health Clinicians
                                  Qualifications for Attending: A clinical background is necessary for the effective application of EMDR therapy. Participation is welcome for all levels of mental health professionals who have a masters degree or higher in the mental health field and are licensed or certified through a state or national board which authorizes independent practice.
                                      Intern/Graduate Student Requirements: Completion of graduate level coursework at an accredited school and be on a licensing track under state sanctioned supervision by a licensed clinician. Please submit a current supervisor’s letter with his/her degree and license number.
                                          Questions or Concerns: If you have questions or concerns about the course content, references or content evaluation, contact Mark Nickerson: markinickerson@gmail.com
                                              If you have questions or concerns about the location, accommodations, etc, contact Stephanie Drieze: sdrieze@gmail.com
                                                  Certificate of Completion Requirements:
                                                    Reading the textbook, EMDR: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures (Shapiro 2001)
                                                    10 hours of case consultation with an EMDR Institute Approved Consultant (included)
                                                    5 hours are required prior to Weekend 2; 5 hours after Weekend 2
                                                  PLEASE NOTE: A CE certificate for 20 credits will be issued upon completion of Weekend 1 and 20 credits upon completion of Weekend 2 Case Consultation: 10 hours of case consultation are required to complete the EMDR Basic Training and are included as part of the training; Workshop fees include case consultation.


                                                  Location


                                                  The Community House
                                                  284 Bay Road (Route 1A)
                                                  South Hamilton, 01982


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