Challenges in Implementing EMDR with All Ages
Description:
This course will assist you in integrating EMDR therapy into your clinical practice by addressing common challenges therapists encounter when implementing EMDR therapy with clients of all ages. Whether you are newly trained or completed EMDR Basic training some time ago but struggle to use it with clients, this course will provide practical tips and tools to more effectively introduce, transition from other therapies, and deal with barriers to clients sustaining EMDR work.
Included are ways to structure sessions to gain ongoing commitment to EMDR work, how to create effective treatment plans for adults and children for trauma processing, and sustaining EMDR work while continuing needed problem solving or crisis management. Information and interventions are presented for each of the 8 Phases of EMDR work, with implementation, case conceptualization and target selection, stabilization and resourcing, processing, and difficult case presentations covered.
Common challenges that can hinder effective practice of EMDR therapy addressed in this course include clients (or clinicians?) uncomfortable with emotions, determining client readiness for processing, where to start--how much resourcing, which memories to target (past, present, future), and dealing with clients who chase ‘COWS’ (crisis of the week), talking away times set for processing and slowing down EMDR therapy.
If you have experienced any of these challenges or others, you are not alone! This course provides many tips, ideas , and interventions for each of the 8 Phases for clients of any age. Expert EMDR Trainer Bonnie Mikelson LISW, addresses common challenges for EMDR therapy with adults and older adolescents with Madi Musson LMFT, EMDR child expert, covering common challenges in implementing EMDR therapy with children.
This is an introductory program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Utilize at least three ways to structure EMDR therapy sessions with new EMDR clients
Implement AIP theory and introduce EMDR at intake
Identify therapist issues, including at least one Blocking Belief, that get in the way of EMDR therapy utilization
Implement one Target Sequence Plan model for clinical use with all ages
Prioritize with the client the most appropriate target memory to begin processing
Identify differences in therapy engagement vs. engagement in EMDR treatment
List three ways to assess readiness for processing
Identify at least 3 ways to address challenging client presentations
Apply the Hayes template for assessing and engaging children and parents in therapy
Utilize the BET triangle for treatment planning with children
About the Presenter:
Bonnie Mikelson, LISW, is an experienced EMDR therapist, consultant, and national trainer, currently Director of EMDR & Beyond, LLC, located in West Des Moines, Iowa. She has trained and consulted with hundreds of clinicians as an EMDR Basic and Specialty Trainer/Consultant. Ms. Mikelson’s mission is to lead and support other EMDR clinicians and clients through EMDR & Beyond, LLC’s provision of training, education, consultation, and therapy to survivors of adverse experiences and those that assist them in their recovery.
Madi Musson, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, EMDR-C, Consultant in Training, Owner, Therapist, Supervisor at Creative Thriving LLC. Madi Musson (She/They) is a board-certified registered art therapist, licensed marriage & family therapist, and certified EMDR clinician with over then years of clinical experience supporting individuals (age 4+), relationships, and groups across the lifespan. Currently, Madi is completing certification as a Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT). Madi’s clinical focus is supporting those impacted by loss and grief, trauma and relational transitions. Madi is also passionate about supporting cultural diversity, the LGTBQ+ and Neurodiverse communities, caregivers, and those experiencing disordered eating. She currently is the President of the IOWA Art Therapy Association and provides clinical consultation as a Peer Consultation facilitator with the Colorado Art Therapy Association. Madi is also a Behavioral Health Clinician at Children’s Hospital Colorado and a Consultant in Training in EMDR Therapy.
Location:
Online Course
Credits:
3 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
EMDR & Beyond, LLC will allow refunds up to 7 days after purchase of this course minus a $10 processing fee. Cancellations after 7 days are non-refundable.
Grievances Policy:
EMDR & Beyond, LLC seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to info@emdrandbeyond.com. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
conflict of interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
