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2-Day EMDR Seminar: A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma

Clients dealing with trauma aren’t always receptive to the therapeutic process.

…and, using treatment techniques that repeatedly confront clients with the horrific details of the traumas that haunt them can cause them to be avoidant, reactionary, or completely withdrawn.

It’s painful for client and clinician alike, and it doesn’t feel like healing.

That’s where EMDR comes in. One of the best and most effective therapies available today, it’s exactly what you need to help your clients gently explore their pain and move toward healing.

In this on-demand EMDR seminar you will discover how this powerful, evidence-based treatment has helped thousands of clients safely and rapidly process their traumas without the need to focus on explicit details!

You’ll learn:

How EMDR can be used to overcome avoidance in clients
How EMDR techniques can help clients resolve traumatic memories
When and with which clients EMDR should be used
How to emphasize safety during sessions
How the 8-phase model is used in treatment

And so much more!

Program Information

Objectives

Describe the role of the autonomic nervous system in trauma symptomology.
Articulate the clinical implications of the freeze response in trauma treatment.
Characterize the potential neurobiological mechanisms of change in the EMDR approach.
Demonstrate EMDR techniques can build dual awareness in clients to treat the avoidance that makes trauma treatment challenging.
Demonstrate the 8 Phases of the EMDR protocol.
Assess clients to determine the appropriateness and potential risks of using EMDR.
Analyze resourcing strategies from EMDR to facilitate the processing of trauma.
Utilize EMDR techniques to reinforce and activate positive neural networks.
Modify EMDR to work with complex/developmental trauma to directly treat traumatic memories.
Evaluate strategies to foster the critical connection between client and therapist in EMDR therapy.
Articulate the research limitations and potential risks associated with EMDR.
Establish the order of operations for attachment-based EMDR treatment to resolve relational trauma.

Outline

Trauma and Neuroscience

Key brain areas involved in trauma
Polyvagal Theory, and types of freeze responses
Trauma and insecure attachment
The neuroscience of developmental trauma
Clinical implications of the freeze response

How the EMDR Approach Works

The neuroscience of exposure therapy and cognitive therapy
The neuroscience of relaxation exercises
EMDR and other “transformative therapies”
Why EMDR works so well from a brain perspective

Trauma Symptoms and Assessment Tools

Traumatic memories and intrusive thoughts
Phobias and anxiety: Insula hyperactivation
Emotional hijackings and implicit memory
Avoidance cluster of symptoms
Why treating avoidance in trauma is critical
DSM-5® symptoms in a nutshell
Connecting to a diagnosis
Simple vs. complex trauma
Intergenerational trauma
Symptom clusters and physical manifestations
CAPS-5 and PCL-5
Primary Care PTSD Screen
Dual diagnosis

Overcome Avoidance with EMDR

Dual awareness
What you are thinking about is the network you’re in
Activate networks for change
Neurons that fire together, wire together (Hebb’s Rule)
EMDR as neuroentrainment

When to Use EMDR in Treatment

Demonstrations and experiential exercises
Single event trauma
Anxiety disorders involving imaginal exposure

EMDR Trauma Treatment:

The Original 8-Phase Model
Client history and treatment planning
How to resource: Create a safe space
Assessment: Choose a target, SUDS, connect with the image/emotions/thought
Desensitization: Tactile vs. auditory vs. eye movement
How to use touchpoints, Theratapper, CDs
Positive Cognition Installation: Likert scale 1-7
Body Scan: Locate tension and distress in the body
Closure: Close the neural network and the 6-hour window
Re-evaluation

Demonstration of Original 8-Phase Model

Presenter demonstration
Attendee dyad practice of the 8-phase model

EMDR Techniques to Resolve Traumatic Memories

Modifications for Complex/Developmental Trauma
Do not use standard protocol - Rationale for modifications
Resourcing strategies
Techniques to reinforce and activate positive neural networks
Relevance of Polyvagal Theory, early trauma, and EMDR
Sensory motor modifications and somatic approaches
How to build Dual Awareness
EMDR techniques to bring traumatic memories from the limbic system into the prefrontal cortex

Attachment-Based EMDR:

Strategies to Treat Relational Trauma
Strategies to foster the critical connection between client and therapist
Mirror neuron activation
How to emphasize safety during sessions
Guidance on order of operations

Research Limitations and Potential Risks

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Case Managers
Addiction Counselors
Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists
Psych Nurses
Other Mental Health Professionals

Copyright : 12/13/2023

Virtual EMDR: Safe, Simple and Straightforward Approaches to Adapting EMDR to Telehealth

Let’s face it, as the demand for effective virtual therapy continues to climb, the need to update and enhance your skills and tools has never been more crucial.

That’s where this training comes in.

With practical guidance, detailed instruction, and expert tips you’ll end this program ready to make your online EMDR sessions more impactful than ever before.

From creating a secure space to adapting bilateral stimulation online, this training turns must-have concepts into easy-to-follow steps that can boost client engagement and enhance your trauma treatment in every phase of the protocol.

Whether you’re new to using EMDR online or have already been trained and are looking to refine your work, you’ll get safe, simple and straightforward strategies for mastering EMDR in the virtual environment so you can:

Fully immerse clients in the EMDR process – even when they can’t be in the room with you
Skillfully adapt the 8-phase protocol for telehealth
Discover easy to use bilateral stimulation tools for remote sessions
Improve your virtual presence to maximize attunement in each and every session
Feel fully prepared to handle crisis level trauma reactions
Implement creative ways for remote resource installation
Quickly troubleshoot common challenges you face in virtual sessions
And much more!

In a world where online therapy is the norm, this program ensures you're not just keeping up – you're leading the way in delivering impactful and transformative online EMDR sessions.

So don’t wait.

Program Information

Objectives

Compare remote intensive trauma-focused treatment models for PTSD and complex PTSD.
Examine the preliminary research on the effectiveness of remote EMDR therapy in treating PTSD and complex PTSD.
Evaluate the safety measures implemented in home-based telehealth for intensive treatment.
Identify key factors influencing the clinician and patient experience in delivering and receiving remote EMDR therapy.
Assess clients to determine the appropriateness of using EMDR in virtual sessions.
Analyze the 8 Phases of the EDMR protocol and determine how clinicians can integrate proper adaptations for use in a virtual environment.
Identify the barriers and risks associated with virtual EMDR.
Use strategies that can help foster the critical connection between client and therapist in online therapy.
Utilize applications and online resources for conducting bilateral stimulation remotely with clients.
Apply techniques to assist clients in de-escalating trauma associated triggers via telehealth.
Analyze how clinicians can account for cultural difference and physical environments to maximize the effectiveness of therapy via telehealth.
Administer assessments to individuals participating in internet-based EMDR to measure changes in symptoms and overall mental health.

Outline

The 8 Phases of EMDR and Essential EMDR Resources

History
Preparation
Assessment
Desensitization
Installation
Body scan
Closure
Re-evaluation
Review of resources (calm place, container, ICON, etc.)

Assess the Appropriateness of Virtual EMDR for Clients

Establishing safety
Creating Resources
Dual awareness options
Informed consent

Common Barriers to Virtual EMDR Treatment

Keeping a consistent environment
Distractions
Checking on physical responses
Safety in the environment

Ways to Increase Attunement in Virtual EMDR Sessions

Accounting for cultural differences and physical environments
How to create close proximity with your camera
Attuned breathing on virtual platforms

Eye Movement Resources for Telehealth Practitioners Using EMDR

Bi-lateral stimulation and its importance in the EMDR process
Dual attention methods (eye movements, tapping, tappers, sound)
Bilateral stimulation via video
Butterfly hug
Congruent tapping
Sound pulses
Other eye movement strategies
Apps and BLS online resources

Addressing Safety in Virtual EMDR:

How to Manage the Potential Risks of Not Being There In-Person
Establishing a visually safe environment
Crisis intervention and safety plans
Managing/assessing for relapse or maladaptive coping

EMDR for Direct Treatment of Traumatic Memories via Telehealth

Attachment-based interventions in a disconnected world
Interweaves for blocked processing
Treating grief and loss
Creating connection through parts work
Working with isolation
Creating empowerment and self-efficacy from a distance platform

Attachment-Based Trauma and Parts Work with Virtual EMDR

How attachment styles impact processing
Identifying the different roles that ‘parts’ play in traumatic healing and survival
How to utilize and acknowledge ‘parts’ in EMDR processing
Interventions and techniques to bring ‘parts’ forward for healing
Techniques and tools for working with addicted ‘parts’ during EMDR

Limitations, Risks, and Further Research

Current research on telehealth with EMDR
Addressing barriers and potential risks with telehealth and EMDR
Making the most of risks and limitations for successful treatment outcomes

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage & Family Therapists
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Addiction Counselors
Therapists
Psych Nurses
Case Mangers
Other Mental Health Professionals

Copyright : 12/20/2023

2-Day: Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider Training: A Therapist Guide for Ethical, Legal and Technology Concerns when Using Teletherapy

Become a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) faster and easier than you ever thought possible!

Providing telehealth services is a must for today’s clinician, allowing you to effectively expand your practice and reach clients even when they can’t come to your office.

But you’re worried that the quality of your treatment could suffer and your license could be put at risk navigating complicated ethical, legal and technological issues you never thought you’d need to face.

This 12-hour Certification Course makes telehealth easy with the skills, knowledge, business advice, and technical guidance you need to get started right away!

Get the solutions you’ve been looking for so you can:

Confidently set up the technology and tools you need to start providing telehealth services
Successfully adapt in-room practices to the telehealth space!
Avoid violating HIPAA and HITECH requirements and protect clients’ privacy
Correctly handle billing and recordkeeping
Make sure you get paid for your telehealth services!
Protect yourself from telehealth mistakes that could cost you your license

Add value to your clinical toolbox and resume with specialized training in delivering therapy services in the virtual space!

Best of all, upon completion of this training, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of using telemental health in mental health counseling. Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/ctmh for details.

Sign up today and get the skills and confidence you need to successfully help your clients with the power of telemental health!

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $149.99 value)*!
Simply complete this training and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CTMH designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks after completion.

*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/ctmh for professional requirements.

Program Information

Objectives

Analyze the ethical principles and applications of ethical codes for telehealth services.
Determine the HIPAA guidelines and how they apply to telehealth services.
Assess inter-state issues associated with telehealth and how to stay in compliance.
Determine best practices for creating a good setting for telemental health services.
Evaluate how to implement policies and procedures that are necessary for maintaining an ethical telehealth practice.
Assess electronic services and platforms for delivering ethical telemental health services.
Determine how to screen for suitable clients for telemental health services.
Assess how to effectively manage boundary issues that might arise during telemental health services.
Determine which therapeutic practices are conducive to telemental health services.
Assess the threats that technology poses to the confidentiality and privacy of clients.
Determine how to maintain ethical standards and compliance while utilizing social media technology.
Determine how to correctly manage electronic records in a telemental health setting.

Outline

Research about Telehealth Services

Here to stay
It works
Benefits

Application of Ethical Codes

Psychologists, social workers, professional counselors
Building competence
Technology appropriateness examples

HIPAA

HIPAA and HITECH
HIPAA and small providers
Violations and why they occur

State Law Applications

State interests for the pros and cons for permitting telehealth
Cohesive incoherence
- Examples of statutory guidance
Risk management guidelines
Interjurisdictional practice

Efforts to Improve Telehealth Interjurisdictional Practice

PsyPact
Others
Checklist of questions to determine if you can practice across statelines

Case Examples for Using Various Forms of Telehealth Best practices for telehealth

Selecting the appropriate tools
Utilizing ATA guidelines
- Clinical – patient and setting appropriateness
- Technical - The setting, camera, microphones, and lighting
Administrative – connectivity, training
Practical solutions for your therapy

Processes & Procedures

The intake process
Informed consent – sample plan, key topics to cover
Emergency and crisis plans – what to include, medical issues, sample plan

Delivery Platforms Keeping Ethics/HIPAA in Mind

Asynchronous platforms
Common elements
Concerns with platform
- Synchronous therapy
- All-in-one services
Email and texting safely
Pros and cons
HIPAA requirements
Encryption
Password protection
VPN
Electronic communication policy
Hardware and software safety

Screening and Suitability of the Client

Benefits of telehealth Services
- Evidenced-based research
- Patient and setting contraindications
The intake, mental status exam, and ongoing Evaluation
Assessment with clients

Professional Boundary Considerations

For the client
For the clinician
- Crossings versus violations
- Recommendations for maintaining professional boundaries
Licensing board complaint examples
Red Flags for Therapist
Strategies to Avoid Red Flags
Recommendations for improving the therapist's telehealth experience
Additional Resources

Multicultural Considerations

Issues to consider
Geography, settings, populations
Seeking guidance

Theoretical Considerations for Telehealth

Evidence-based support
Which models transition well

Self-Care for the Clinician

Ethics application
Causes of burn out
Warning signs in therapists
Characteristics of effective self-care
Strategies and techniques
Resources

Dos and Don'ts of Social Media

Using social media to your advantage
The required social media policy
Social media and boundaries

The Era of Electronic Records

Development of the electronic record
Electronic document storage
Electronic document destruction

Reimbursement

Medicare/Medicaid
Private payer

Target Audience

Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage & Family Therapists
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Physicians
Case Managers
Addiction Counselors
Therapists
Nurses
Other Mental Health Professionals