The program will discuss EMDR Therapy utilized with those suffering with complex disorders such as Complex PTSD, 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. The training will equip you to organize symptom presentations while treating defenses with adaptations of the EMDR protocol that exceeds beyond memory focused work. Case examples help demonstrate to clinicians how to apply various EMDR tools to defensive and dissociative patterns consistent with complex disorders.

 

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:​

•  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.​

Continuing Education Credits:​

•  This program is co-sponsored by Advanced Education Institute (AEI) and LK Institute. AEI is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. AEI maintains responsibility for the program. 

  • ​Contact AEI:  https://www.aei4you.org or 530-245-9221

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