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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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’…
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…
