Efficient Methods for EMDR Therapy: Case Conceptualization and Strategic Target Selection
Description:
A key component of case conceptualization is determining priorities for which target memories to reprocess. Too often EMDR clinicians fail to think strategically and consistently about target selection, rely heavily on clients to know what to target, or are just unaware of targeting options. Yet, there are a variety of proven targeting strategies that create efficient “routes” for adaptive memory reprocessing and bring optimal relief of clinical symptoms.
This training will guide EMDR clinicians to determine which target selection is most fitting for each client at any moment in time. These different types of case conceptualizations have been tested in the presenters’ clinical work and through scientific research. They include the (1) “Timeline route” for most mental health symptoms, such as sleeping problems, or feeling depressed, the (2)“Intrusion route” for trauma-related conditions, such as PTSD, the (3) “Floatback route”, for difficult emotions or bodily symptoms, the method EMDR therapists are probably most familiar with, (4) the "Belief route” for cases where irrational and negative core cognitions, about the person themselves, are central, (5) the “Emotion route” for when strong emotions such as guilt and anger are in the foreground, and the (6) “Flashforward route”, for anticipatory fear and anxiety disorders.
Participants will be taught how to carry out case conceptualization and develop different targeting plans. By practicing with the material in groups within Zoom, participants will acquire the competences and master the material to become more effective in applying EMDR therapy.
This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the relationship between case conceptualization and target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Floatback route for target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Intrusion route for target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Timeline route for target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Belief route for target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Emotion route for target selection
Describe key features and reasons to use the advantages of Flashforward route for target selection
About the Presenter:
Ad de Jongh, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and professor of Anxiety and Behavior Disorders at the University of Amsterdam. He is also an honorary professor in psychology at the School of Health Sciences of Salford University in Manchester, at the Institute of Health and Society of the University of Worcester, and at the School of Psychology of Queen’s University in Belfast. He was involved in establishing the Psychotrauma Expertise Center (PSYTREC), where he is the head of research department. He is an expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders and involved in research on the efficacy of evidence-based treatments for a wide variety of patient groups, including traumatized children, people with intellectual disabilities and other complex psychiatric conditions such as psychosis. He published more than 400 scientific articles, book chapters and books on his areas of expertise. is an approved trainer for the EMDR Europe association and member of the Council of Scholars; the Future of EMDR project.
Suzy Matthijssen, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist-psychotherapist, senior researcher, CBT and EMDR supervisor, psychotraumatherapist NtVP, NRGD registered pro justice reporter and a lecturer at university and post-doctorate psychology specialization programs. The focus of the research she conducts is on the optimization of trauma treatments. She is the director of the Altrecht Academic Anxiety Centre where she is also head of an intensive trauma treatment program and she is expert leader on PTSD. She is connected to Utrecht University. She is involved in research on the enhancement of trauma therapy, intensive trauma treatments and working mechanisms of trauma therapy. She is the vice president of the Dutch EMDR association, is in the scientific committee of EMDR Europe and is the co-chair of the Council of Scholars; the Future of EMDR project.
Location:
Live Seminar (In-person and online)
New Orleans, LA
October 19, 2023 @ 9:00am to 4:30pm
Credits:
6 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
In the event you cannot attend, it is important for you to provide notification (before the program begins) by email at cmiles@tulane.edu. Cancellations less than 60 days prior to the event are subject to an administrative fee of $100. All cancellations 15 days or less are non-refundable.
Grievances Policy:
The Three Rivers Training Center is committed to providing high quality educational programs to mental health professionals. Participant satisfaction is important to us. Feedback, questions, and concerns can be addressed to Carol Miles at cmiles@tulane.edu or by mail to: Three Rivers Training Center, 110 East 7th Avenue, Covington, LA 70433.
ADA Assistance:
Requests for accommodations for in-person or virtual training can be directed to cmiles@tulane.edu. Please submit requests a minimum of 10 working days in advance.
Conflict of Interest:
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this program.
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