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Working within diversity: An anti-oppressive model for therapeutic practice
This keynote will introduce you to the Working Within Diversity model of anti-oppressive practice. A model which has evolved from Myira’s extensive clinical experience as a Counsellor, Supervisor and Tutor/Trainer in delivering anti-oppressive…
An integrative somatic art therapy approach: EMDR & body-based practices for traumatic stress
This research project used a mixed methods, within subject design to explore how trauma-informed somatic art therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy impacts symptoms of trauma and burnout. There is limited qualitative…
The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on reducing craving in populations with substance use disorder: A meta-analysis
Substance use disorder (SUD) has a significant negative impact on individuals and communities worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 5.5% of the global population aged 15 to 64 has used drugs in the last year, without any proven cure. In the…
Eye movement intervention facilitates concurrent perception and memory processing
A widely used psychotherapeutic treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves performing bilateral eye movement (EM) during trauma memory retrieval. However, how this treatment—described as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing…
Mental health and conflict: A pilot of an online eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing intervention for forcibly displaced Syrian women
BackgroundThe Syrian conflict has been ongoing since 2011. Practical and scalable solutions are urgently needed to meet an increase in need for specialised psychological support for post-traumatic stress disorder given limited availability of…
Ethical considerations for disaster mental health response
In order to increase confidence and competence in mental health disaster response, we will discuss the ethical considerations for mental health counselors in disaster response situations. We will discuss topics ofconfidentiality,informed consent,and…
Research on low-intensity flash technique trauma intervention by pre-licensed student-clinicians
Currently,there are millions ofpeople displaced and traumatized by military conflicts and there are notenough psychotherapists to offer individual trauma intervention. EMDR group therapy is a proven low-intensitytrauma intervention in which one…
Capacity building: Trajectory in Asia and community preparation & planning for disaster response with EMDR therapy in parts of Asia
This presentation will cover the capacity building of Asian mental health professionals in EMDR therapy and the initiatives taken for large-scale disaster responses. We will share the experience oflarge scale EMDR Therapy intervention, to include…
Follow up with your primary care providers ... opportunities for EMDR in primary care with integrated behavioral health
As specialty care becomes more difficultto access, most patients and families arrive in the clinic of their primary care provider with trauma-related symptomatology following single and chronic traumatic events and are in need of trauma-related…
Demystifying the EMDR future template: The often forgotten 3rd prong
There are few aspects ofthe standard protocol that are as misunderstood and underutilized as the Future Template. EMDR clinicians are familiar with the Third Prong as dealing with the future, however many struggle with understanding the various…
AIP-inspired group trauma processing - Utilizing online, low cost, and efficient strategies for international populations
Working in a developing country where factors are not always ideal requires patience, flexibility,and a willingness to adapt. Training within cultural, religious and ethnic differences can be quite challenging. Ethiopian therapists working with…
The trauma of disaster response: Trauma and resilience among emergency medical services, humanitarian aid workers, and war correspondents
This presentation will focus on what Emergency Service Workers, Humanitarian Aid Workers and War Correspondents have in common: They are regularly exposed to human suffering in the routine execution oftheir jobs; they do nottypically receive hostile…
EMDR therapy treatment consideration when working with pregnant and postpartum clients
Whether or not EMDR clinicians seek out to work with perinatal cases, they may have a pregnant client at some point on their caseload. This training will aid EMDR therapists in learning about the negative impacts of untreated trauma on a pregnant…
ASSYST & EMDR-IGTP-OTS humanitarian psychosocial pilot project for Ukrainian refugees displaced by war in Vancouver, BC, Canada
During the crisis of refugees fleeing Ukraine in disproportionate numbers in February ofthis year, it came to EMDR therapists' attention that EMDR services could help alleviate acute stress response and provide stabilization using EMDR. Using the…
Exploring the intersections between dance/movement therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: A literature review
Dance/movement therapy (DMT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are body-based approaches that facilitate the integration of the emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of an individual. This literature review explores the…
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to prevent transition to psychosis in people with an at-risk mental state (ARMS): A mixed method feasibility study
BackgroundTrauma plays an important role in the development of psychosis, but no studies have investigated whether a trauma-focused therapy could prevent psychosis. AimsThis study aimed to establish whether it would be feasible to conduct a…
AIP-inspired group trauma processing – Utilizing online, low cost, and efficient strategies for international populations
Increasingly high levels of global news coverage on military conflicts, natural disasters, mass shootings, human trafficking, and many other forms of trauma have increased the demand for group trauma treatment in order to help large numbers of people…
How art therapy and EMDR help asylum seekers and refugees move towards healing trauma: A literature review
In the past ten years, there has been a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers and refugee populations worldwide (UNHCR, 2022). Displaced individuals are extremely vulnerable to mental illness because of the compounded trauma experienced in…
Backing the line: Strategies for assisting first responders in your communities
Offering Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) or individual services to first responder communities can be challenging due to their reluctance to trust outside resources, yet ongoing exposure to trauma compromises their health, relationships, and judgement…
Part 1: Understanding the clinical, technical, and policy implications of disaster reliefPart 2: Hap hazards: The challenges and rewards of being a HAP volunteer
Disaster recovery is a complex process entailing social, political, economic and psychological aspects. Each of these interconnected aspects implicates many stakeholders, often competing for scarce resources and prominence. Disaster mental health…
The flash technique as a critical incident early intervention
Dr. Manfield will give a brief description ofthe Flash Technique with video and explain the rationale and research behind using Flash as an effective and accessible early intervention for situations involving disasters, terrorist actions, refugees,…
ISP® - The immediate stabilization procedure for manmade and natural disasters
Over the last year, in the wake ofthe war in Ukraine, ISP, Immediate Stabilization Procedure, has been streamlined for easy application byboth therapists and first responders. During the Coronavirus Pandemic ISP was modified and called the Self Care…
Psychological intervention in women victims of childhood sexual abuse: A randomized controlled clinical trial comparing EMDR psychotherapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
IntroductionChildhood sexual abuse persists as a painful societal reality, necessitating responses from institutions and healthcare professionals to prevent and address its severe long-term consequences in victims. This study implements an…
Bolstering the adaptive information processing model? A narrative review
In recent years, several theoretical models have been suggested as complementary to the adaptative information processing model of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. A narrative review of such models was conducted to assess the…
EMDR therapy with pregnant and postpartum clients: Clinical decision points and treatment considerations
Some EMDR clinicians seek out to specialize in perinatal mental health, whereas others may find themselves with an occasional pregnant client in their caseload. Without experience working with pregnant and postpartum clients, clinicians may…
For disasters and beyond: group EMDR for children and families
In times of crisis, people in need often outpace clinicians available to help. Group models of EMDR Therapy, an evidenced-based treatment, allow more youth and families to receive treatment in a way that is flexible and can be implemented with…
Harnessing the healing power of animals: Animal assisted interventions and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
The integration of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) with dogs and horses, alongside Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), represents a groundbreaking approach to treating trauma and other psychological disorders. This presentation…
Assessing dissociation: Individual, group and crisis intervention
Research indicates that up to 11% of the population experiences dissociation, with a significant portion of individuals in therapy presenting with these symptoms. Despite this prevalence, dissociation assessment remains inadequate in both individual…
EMDR with children & adolescents: Play therapy techniques to increase engagement with EMDR Phases 1-4
Looking for resources to implement EMDR with children and adolescents? Join me for video case presentations demonstrating play therapy techniques for EMDR phases 1-4. We’ll focus on developmentally appropriate ways to increase client engagement while…
Ships merging in the night
With the advent of COVID both the training and practice of EMDR has moved online presenting challenges for the therapist in setting up the therapeutic space, administration of BLS, and maintaining their presence, connection, and promoting shared…
TRN starter kit
Whether new to the TRN world or perhaps needing support to streamline and promote your existing TRN, join me for 90 minutes to help invigorate your team. Get some practical support to "work smarter, not harder" and integrate best practices that…
Formulating & delivering effective EMDR for survivors of grooming & sexual exploitation
Grooming and sexual expolitation are on the rise globally. Increasingly, we are seeing young people and adults who have experienced being trafficked both nationally and internationally. This presentation explores the role of grooming and sexual…
Right-sizing screening & assessment for dissociative symptoms for your setting
Screening and/or assessment for dissociative symptoms is essential prior to implementation of desensitization and reprocessing of past or recent traumatic memory material. However, many clinicians find their use of the Dissociative Experiences Scale…
Mindful bilateral movement: Integrating EMDR and yoga for kids
What if we could combine the healing powers of trauma-informed yoga & EMDR therapy to help children of all ages? In this presentation, participants will learn how to integrate components of trauma-informed yoga into the 8 phases of EMDR.…
Moral injury: The common theme among humanitarian aid workers and war correspondents
This presentation will focus on what Humanitarian Aid Workers and War Correspondents have in common: They are regularly exposed to violence in the routine execution of their jobs; with few exceptions they do not typically receive hostile environment…
Unlocking healing: Weaving together family therapy and EMDR with the dissociative child
Child and adolescent therapists find it challenging to integrate EMDR therapy with complex cases and are often at loss when treating attachment wounds and managing dissociative symptoms. Dissociation is often misunderstood or unrecognized in its…
EMDR therapy with persons with a disability: A healing journey from trauma to resiliency
One of the wonderful things about EMDR is that it does not discriminate as it knows we all have similar brains and the ability to adapt information (AIP) and heal via such things as neurogenesis and cross neural plasticity. There is a wide variety of…
Reconnecting: Trauma, addiction and group EMDR interventions
Individuals who struggle with addictive disorders often have complex trauma histories. Treatment for this population is often offered in organizations that may have to contend with time and staffing limitations. Group work has traditionally been a…
Elevating EMDR early intervention through rapid response teams and group format
Trauma is a domestic and global issue. There have been more school shootings in the United States in 2023 since 2008 when they started recording school shootings. Between genocides, wars, and natural disasters, the globe is in need of quick,…
Petals of a rose: Demystifying dissociative identity disorder (DID) in EMDR therapy treatment
Many EMDR therapists struggle to effectively navigate dissociation in EMDR sessions. These struggles sometimes result from fear of people who dissociate or being impacted by stigma about dissociation, both within the psychological professions and in…
Backing the line: Strategies for assisting first responders in your community
Offering Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) or individual services to first responder communities can be challenging due to their reluctance to trust outside resources, yet ongoing exposure to trauma compromises their health, relationships and judgement…
Ongoing trauma and intersectionality in EMDR therapy with children
Trauma is a multifaceted phenomenon that does not occur in isolation, but instead, it intersects with a much broader social, cultural, and historical context. This presentation will address the challenges and intricacies of working with children with…
R-TEP/G-TEP
Pre-conference training at the HAP Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA
EMDR with adopted families
Utilising EMDR narratives in working with adopted families, to help integrate birth, foster and adoptive identities. The presentation will aim to briefly consider the trauma behaviours that present as part of tangled narratives in adopted children.…
Practical considerations to overcoming blocks and barriers to working with EMDR in CAMHS settings
This short presentation will attempt to name and identify some of the current problems faced by clinicians working in mainstream CAMHS teams. Ideas, considerations and practical suggestions will be offered to facilitate therapists’ approach to case…
Through the clinicians eyes. The experiences and barriers behinddelivering EMDR to Children with PTSD in CAMHS
1. Through Clinicians’ Eyes: EMDR, Bizarre, Discombobulating, Magical? — EMDR Delivery Experiences to Children and Young People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in London CAMHS 2. This study embarked on a critical inquisition on clinicians’…
Strengths & difficulties in using EMDR in child care settings
Children and young people residing in care settings can present with additional complexity and co-morbidity, often requiring much adaptation beyond standard EMDR protocol and existing child and/or young people modifications. With their extensive…
How can we safely do EMDR with young people with severe self-harm or are suicidal?
When young people self-harm significantly or are suicidal, they are at risk of serious injuries. This can make us cautious in providing trauma treatment. We attempt to stabilize them, however there can be so much chaos in their families that they…