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In-Person Seminar

4-Day Intensive Training on EMDR for Trauma: The Complete Guide to Assessment, Resource Development and Treatment


Speaker:
Kate Haskell, LMHC, NBCC, EMDR-C
Duration:
Four Full Days
Product Code:
LIP059265
Brochure Code:
SEA89704
Media Type:
In-Person Seminar
Location:
Hilton Seattle Downtown - Seattle, Washington

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Description

As a clinician, there is little doubt that you are working with trauma. Evidence suggests that EMDR is one of the most effective modalities for treating trauma and PTSD. During this 4-day EMDR training 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!

Join trauma specialist and trainer, Kate Haskell, LMHC, NBCC, EMDR-C, as she will provide you the knowledge and skills needed to use EMDR safely and effectively. Through lecture, live and recorded EMDR demonstrations, and supervised experiential EDMR exercises, this training will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of trauma theory, principles, diagnosis and how to use EMDR.

This is a training you don’t want to miss!

  • Understand how and why EMDR is such an effective treatment for both single incident PTSD and complex trauma
  • Learn and practice skills to stay stable to prepare clients for EMDR
  • Participate in hands-on practice of EMDR and other trauma treatment tools in a safe and supervised environment
  • Learn this dynamic, comprehensive skill that will equip you to start improving outcomes with traumatized clients right away

Sign-up today to grow your practice and discover how EMDR can help clients find relief from trauma and reclaim their lives!

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - *

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate. For the in-person event, after attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will need to log into their online account to complete the online evaluation (and, if applicable for your profession, the online post-test with 80% passing score). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others. After completion of the evaluation (and post-test, if applicable), participants can download/print their certificate of completion. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance will be available in the attendee online account after completion of the evaluation and online post-test (if the test is required for your profession). An adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be sent within 30 days (if your board allows).

Continuing Education Information: Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live, in-person event only. Please note, your state licensing board determines which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 24.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Counselors - Alaska Counselors

CE credit is available. This course consists of 24.0 continuing education clock hours for Alaska Counselors. The Board of Professional Counselors (12 AAC 62.320) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to counseling from providers approved by NAADAC. This course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 24.0 CE in the Counseling Services skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming.


Counselors - California Counselors

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs.  A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.”  This intermediate level activity consists of 24.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Counselors - Counselors

This activity consists of 24.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Counselors - Maryland Counselors

CE credit is available. This course is approved for 24.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction for Maryland Counselors. The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors recognizes courses and providers that are approved by NAADAC. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to counselors who complete the program evaluation, to submit to their state board. This course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 24.0 CE in the Counseling Services skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming.


Counselors - New York Counselors

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0033. This activity will qualify for 28.75 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance


Counselors - Texas Counselors

This activity consists of 24.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors no longer approves programs or providers. PESI activities meet the continuing education requirements as listed in Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Section 681.142 Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Counselors - Wisconsin Counselors

CE credit is available. This course consists of 24.0 continuing education clock hours for Wisconsin Counselors. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (MPSW 19) accepts continuing education programs relevant to counseling by approved providers recognized by national social worker associations. PESI, Inc. is recognized by a national social worker association (Sec. 20-195cc-3). Please see social work approvals for this program.


Social Workers - Social Workers - National ASWB ACE

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 24.0 Clinical continuing education credits.

 

Course Level: Intermediate Format: In-Person.  Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Social Workers - Minnesota Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This course has been approved for 24.0 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.


Psychologists - Washington Psychologists

CE credit is available. This course consists of 24.0 continuing education credit hours for Washington Psychologists. The Washington Examining Board of Psychology recognizes continuing education activities sponsored by regional or state psychological associations. PESI, Inc. is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association, Provider #263896894, to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Marriage & Family Therapists

This activity consists of 1440 minutes of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the activity advertisement, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Addiction Counselors - Addiction Counselors - NAADAC

NAADAC

This course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 24.0 CE in the Counseling Services skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance. 


Physicians - Physicians

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

PESI, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Other Professions

This activity qualifies for 1440 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements. 



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Speaker

Kate Haskell, LMHC, NBCC, EMDR-C's Profile

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Kate Haskell, LMHC, NBCC, EMDR-C (she/her) is a 30+ year clinician, trainer and public speaker. Kate is an Evergreen Certified EMDR Clinician (EMDR-C) as well an EMDR-C consultant. For the past 20 years she has primarily been engaged in trauma focused treatment while utilizing EMDR and other trauma modalities. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She has created and facilitated services for multiple school districts to address student and staff deaths. Kate brings extensive experience in vicarious trauma and strives to improve human service workers well-being. She demonstrates a warm, compassionate and direct communication style to engage individuals and allow them to explore their deepest questions.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kate Haskell maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Kate Haskell is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kate Haskell has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Facility Details

Find details here to reserve your room at the exclusive conference rate for the Hilton Seattle Downtown! Note this special rate expires on Friday, October 13th. 
*Please be advised that the block may reach capacity before the cut-off date. After this date or fulfillment of the block, the hotel may take reservations on an availability basis at the best available advertised rate.


Live Event Schedule

Please note: There will be a 60-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


Questions?

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Timeline for Completion

Please complete the CE quiz and/or evaluation within one week after the event.


Objectives

  1. Evaluate the biological nature of trauma and how trauma is stored in the body and limbic systems, creating physical and psychological symptoms.
  2. Differentiate between sympathetic (activated) freeze responses and the parasympathetic (deactivated) dorsal vagal immobilization response.
  3. Identify distinguishing factors of following types of traumatic stress: normal, prolonged, complex and developmental.
  4. Articulate treatment considerations for the following types of traumatic stress: normal, prolonged, complex and developmental.
  5. Ascertain the clinical implications of traumatic stress symptomology, including hyperarousal, affect dysregulation, dissociation, body memories, and flashbacks.
  6. Employ effective somatic techniques to reduce/eliminate client’s body memories, "flashbacks" and dissociation.
  7. Examine Porges’ Polyvagal Theory as it relates to clinical treatment of traumatized clients.
  8. Summarize the landmark study - Adverse Childhood Experiences Study.
  9. Evaluate the clinical presentation of the various attachment styles through clinical assessment.
  10. Demonstrate three techniques of altering bilateral stimulation as a mechanism of action for EMDR.
  11. Demonstrate strategies to help clients build skills to be prepared to process trauma via EMDR, including safety within the therapeutic alliance and skills for self-regulation.
  12. Determine client readiness to safely process trauma memories via EMDR.
  13. Facilitate client-driven imagery for safety and containment during trauma processing.
  14. Utilize stabilization and safety techniques to help with grounding and centering traumatized clients in-session.
  15. Prepare clients with various trauma tools; mindfulness, guided imagery and meridian-based techniques to decrease client’s arousal levels and modulate affect.
  16. Analyze and critique the original eight phases of EMDR’s standard protocol (Shapiro) as it relates to clinical treatment.
  17. Evaluate Parnell’s four essential elements of EMDR sessions and how they relate to client treatment.
  18. Practice Parnell's Modified EMDR protocol to prepare for clinical work.
  19. Practice imaginal resourcing skills in preparation for trauma processing.
  20. Practice tactile EMDR tools for processing traumatic memories.
  21. Demonstrate how tone of voice and proximity communicate safety to client during therapy sessions.
  22. Demonstrate three techniques of alternating bilateral stimulation as a mechanism of action for EMDR.
  23. Determine the diagnostic differences and similarities between Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
  24. Evaluate a variety of initial screening/education tools for potential EMDR clients (ACES, DDS, PTSD, Medical).

Outline

Trauma and the Brain

Neurobiology of Trauma and Symptomology
  • Biological nature of trauma
    • Triune Brain, the Autonomic Nervous System and the Stress Response
    • The Polyvagal Theory
    • Traumatic Stress: normal, prolonged, complex, and developmental
  • Specific trauma symptoms
  • Primary treatment issues in trauma therapy
Somatic and Sensorimotor Sequelae of Trauma
  • Hyperarousal
  • Hypoarousal
  • Dissociation, body memories and "flashbacks"
  • Affect dysregulation
Trauma and Attachment
  • The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study)
  • Attachment Essentials
    • Baby/momma trauma
    • Insecure Attachment Styles Assessment and Primary Treatment Issues of:
      • Avoidant
      • Preoccupied
      • Disorganized type
Assessment and Diagnosis of Trauma Disorders
  • DSM-5-TR® diagnostic criteria
  • Current Trauma Diagnoses:
    • Acute Trauma Disorder
    • PTSD and subtypes
    • Dissociative
    • Preschool
    • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Proposed Trauma Diagnoses
    • Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD)
    • Complex PTSD

Limitations of Research and Potential Risk

  • Contraindications and precautions for reprocessing trauma
  • Differences in theory and in the associated neurophysiological models

 

The EMDR Approach for Trauma Treatment

The Stage Model of Treatment

  • Stage One: Stabilization and Safety
    • Assessment, rapport, psychoeducation
    • Develop the "Skills to Stay Stable"
    • Trauma tools for affect regulation
    • Recognizing and regulating affect
    • Dissociative episodes and "flashbacks"
    • Grounding clients in their bodies and back in the present in the here and now
    • Mindfulness/bodyfulness (including somatic exercises)
    • Multisensory Guided Imagery
    • Reduction of physiological arousal
    • Recognizing and up & down regulating arousal levels
    • Containment and self-soothing
  • Stage Two: Working Through Traumatic Memories
    • Overview of the theory and applicability of three trauma processing modalities:
      • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)- Ogden
      • Somatic Experiencing (SE)- Levine
      • EMDR – Shapiro/Parnell
Hands-On Practice of EMDR In a Safe and Supervised Environment
Practice EMDR for both Resourcing and Trauma Processing
  • Live EMDR demonstrations and experiential sessions with partners
Learn and Safely Practice the Skills of EMDR for Both Phase One and Two
  • Phase One Work: Imaginal Resourcing
    • Comfortable Place Imagery
    • Protection Imagery and/or Nurture Imagery
  • Phase Two Work: Reprocessing Traumatic Memories
    • EMDR practice in triads
    • Continued practice and consultation options

Target Audience

This workshop is intended for masters- and doctoral-level clinicians experienced in working with trauma. In this course, you will learn and practice alternating bilateral stimulation into two distinct types of psychotherapy sessions; development and installation of internal resources; and reprocessing of traumatic material.

This course assumes requisite knowledge of, and experience with, a traumatized population (i.e., clients with underlying simple or complex PTSD regardless of presenting issues).

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1301 6th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98101, United States
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