Dealing with Avoidance in EMDR Therapy: Blocking Beliefs, Defenses and Getting Unstuck
Description:
This workshop will explore client and clinician avoidance in EMDR therapy. Targeting blocking beliefs and defenses with EMDR will be taught, using Jim Knipe’s EMDR Toolbox procedures. Clinician avoidance will be addressed through practice sessions with partners in the training to deepen the learning of procedures to use with clients.
Workshop will begin with focus on importance of attunement and therapeutic relationship. Affect strengthening exercises and healthy containment skills will be taught. Blocking beliefs will be explored using Jim Knipe’s Blocking Beliefs Questionnaire. Detailed descriptions of common defenses used by clients will be discussed. Specific skills and exercises will be taught to help the clinician target blocking beliefs and defenses in their clinical sessions.
Practice sessions (live and virtual) will be in pairs as clinicians work on their own avoidance, blocks, and defenses. Facilitator will assist in these sessions to deepen practical application of new skills being taught.
This is a beginner level program for all mental health clinicians.
Learning Objectives:
Identify client defenses
Identify Blocking Beliefs in clients using the Blocking Beliefs questionnaire
Prepare client for addressing avoidance/defenses using Preparation skills
Apply “Levels of Urge to Avoid” using Knipe’s scaling
Practice targeting client avoidance/defenses safely with EMDR therapy techniques such as Knipe’s CIPOS, various BLS modalities, and somatic interventions
Apply “Levels of Positive Affect” using Knipe’s scaling
Recognize and target Idealization and levels of positive affect with EMDR Therapy techniques
Recognize and target Shame with “Loving Eyes” technique
About the Presenter:
Crystal Whitlow, MSW, LCSW is a Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved EMDR Consultant, and EMDR Trainer. She maintains a private practice specializing in Complex PTSD since 2008 in South Bend, IN. In addition, Crystal consults and teaches the EMDR Therapy training and advanced EMDR Workshops throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Location:
West Des Moines, IA
September 15th & 16th, 2021 @ 8:30am CST
Credits:
12 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
We will allow refunds up to 7 days prior to workshop minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations within 7 days of the workshop will be non-refundable.
ADA Assistance:
This event is held in a facility that is compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please email info@emdrandbeyond.com if special accommodation is required.
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