The program will discuss EMDR Therapy utilized with those suffering with complex disorders such as Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm behaviors, and Chronic Suicidality. The program will provide guidance in assessment, case conceptualization and treatment planning for mixed presentations and co-occurring issues. 

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the nature of Complex Disorders and how they relate to trauma processing with EMDR Psychotherapy

• Apply techniques to appropriately prepare a client with a complex disorder for EMDR in a way that reduces risk of patient harm
• Demonstrate understanding regarding case conceptualization, diagnosing, treatment planning and target sequencing for clients with complex disorders, including when co-occurring disorders exist

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Prerequisites:

• All participants of this training are required to have previously completed a training on Structural Dissociation to participate in this training.

•  Participants are only eligible to participate in this training if you are a licensed professional able to practice psychotherapy and have completed an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training. Participants will be required to submit proof that they have completed their EMDR Basic Training prior to this training's start date.​

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