Weekend I: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Friday November 1st, Saturday November 2nd, and Sunday November 3rd, 2024

Weekend II: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 

Friday December 6th, Saturday December 7th 

8:30 AM-2:30 PM 

Sunday December 8th , 2024

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This EMDR Basic training is taught by EMDRIA approved trainer and consultant Gina Colelli, LCSW

Training is only available to eligible mental health providers (MHPs). 

You must attend all dates to complete this training and receive a certificate of completion.

Refunds are not available after October 1st, 2024.  Registration may be transferred to another licensed MHP prior to the first day of the training.

Learning Objectives:

• Know the history and development of the EMDR model
• Know Model, Methodology, and Mechanism
• 8 Phase EMDR Model
• Adaptive Information Processing
• Mechanism of Action
• How to assess and evaluate client readiness for EMDR
• Prepare clients for EMDR reprocessing including resourcing and grounding
• Learn and apply EMDR standard protocol and procedures
• Integrate additional EMDR protocols for specific presenting problems
• Apply EMDR into clinical practice
• How to troubleshoot common issues that arise in processing

*20 Hours of Instruction (in-person), 20 Hours of Practicum (in-person), 10 hours of Consultation Included (To be scheduled virtually outside of the training dates in group format).

**This course is approved for 41 contact hours of continuing education for NYS licensed social workers, mental health counselors, and psychologists.  ASWB approved. 

DAY 1 Course Outline

8:30-9:00 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Agenda Review
• Introduction of Trainer and Facilitators
• Distribution of Training Materials and Resources

9:00-10:00 AM

• History & Overview of EMDR
• Adaptive Information Processing
• What is Trauma?
• Neurobiology of Trauma

10:00-10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM-12:15 PM

• Focuses of Other Models of Treatment
• Applications of EMDR
• Phases 1-3

12:15-1:15 PM

• Lunch

1:15-5:00 PM

• Review of Morning Material
• Practicum: History Taking and Target Selection

DAY 2 Course Outline

8:30-9:30 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Leftovers from Day 1

9:30-10:30 AM

• Review of Setting up the Protocol (Video & Discussion)
• Abreactions and Blocked Processing

10:30-10:45 AM

• Break

10:45 AM-12:30 PM

• Phases 4-8
• Anxiety Protocol
• Live Demo

12:30-1:30 PM

• Lunch

1:30-5:00 PM

• Practicum: Role Play, Setting up the Protocol
• Triad Practice: Therapist, Client, Observer (Rotate)

DAY 3 Course Outline

8:30-9:00 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Leftovers from Day 2

9:00-10:00 AM

• Three-Pronged Approach
• Feeder Memories
• Emotional Responses
• Blocking Beliefs

10:00-10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM-12:30 PM

• Recent Events Protocol
• Live Demonstration
• EMDR with Children

12:30-1:30 PM

• Lunch

1:30-5:00 PM

• Practicum: Phase 8 - Re-evaluationNext Steps with the Client Check Client’s Experiences since Working on Target Memory Check Target Memory: Current SUD Level Finish/Resume Processing an Unfinished Target Memory Check Past and Present Triggers from the Treatment Plan If Resolved: SUD 0/VOC 7 - Clear Body Scan and Proceed to Future Template 
• Getting Started with Your Clients:Client Readiness Checklist Introducing and Implementing EMDR with Clients 

DAY 4 Course Outline

8:30-9:00 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Leftovers from Days 1-3

9:00-10:00 AM

• Participant Checklist
• Three-Pronged Approach
• Procedures to Identify Memories

10:00-10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM-12:00 PM

• EMDR Case Conceptualization: Single Symptom & Complex Cases
• Resource Development Strategy

12:00-1:00 PM

• Lunch

1:00-5:00 PM

• Practicum: Complex Case ConceptualizationLarge Group Discussion Practice in Triads Re-evaluation on Previous Targets New Target Focused on Symptom or Negative Cognition (Use Float Back or Affect Scan if Memory is Not Easily Accessible) 

DAY 5 Course Outline

8:30-9:00 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Leftovers from Day 4

9:00-10:00 AM

• Strong Emotional Responses: Abreactions & Blocked Processing
• Cognitive Interweaves

10:00-10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM-12:00 PM

• Collective Trauma
• Ego States

12:00-1:00 PM

• Lunch

1:00-5:00 PM

• Practicum: Cognitive Interweave Vignettes Practice in Triads: a) Re-evaluation from Previous Target b) New Target: Belief System or Trauma 

DAY 6 Course Outline

8:30-9:00 AM

• Grounding Exercise
• Leftovers

9:00-10:00 AM

• Transference & Resistance
• Protocols for Illness & Somatic Disorders
• Protocol for Phobias

10:00-10:15 AM

• Break

10:15 AM-12:00 PM

• Protocol for Couples
• Protocol for Complicated Grief
• Protocol for Veterans & First Responders
• Protocol for No Image
• Positive Templates

12:00-2:30 PM

• Practicum: Practice in TriadsFinishing an Open Target Present Day Trigger Future Template 

*HELPING HANDS PSYCHOTHERAPY, LCSW, PC IS RECOGNIZED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE STATE BOARDS OF SOCIAL WORK FOR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS #SW-0567, MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS FOR LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS #MHC-0202, ANDPSYCHOLOGY FOR LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS #PSY-0074.

HELPING HANDS PSYCHOTHERAPY, LCSW, PC, PROVIDER #1944,, IS APPROVED AS AN ACE PROVIDER TO OFFER SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS (ASWB) APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM. REGULATORY BOARDS ARE THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON COURSES ACCEPTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. ACE PROVIDER APPROVAL PERIOD: [04/29/2024 - 04/29/2025].  SOCIAL WORKERS COMPLETING THIS COURSE RECEIVE [41] TOTAL CREDITS, INCLUDING [2][ETHICS] [2][SOCIAL AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE] [30] [CLINICAL] [7] [GENERAL] CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS.