Extending safe place/resource development protocols to increase client stability

While many clients are able to immediately access and utilize their safe place/resource development strategies for EMDR trauma reprocessing, some are not. This workshop will teach participants the difference between state and trait change, and how to develop access, utilize, and strengthen a client's safe place/resource during and between sessions. Clinicians will learn, through a live demonstration, the extending safe place/resource development protocols. Clinicians wlll be able to discuss how re-evaluation helps increase client stability and bullds confidence in their safe place/resource to the point where they are ready to address their traumatic material with the EMDR protocol.

Conference

English

Roy Kiessling

Kiessling, R. (2005, September). Extending safe place/resource development protocols to increase client stability. Presentation at the 10th EMDR International Association Conference, Seattle, WA