Going Back to target: An emdr therapy refresher

Holly Forman-Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

She utilized her skills as a therapist and program director working with children in school environments and in community mental health settings while simultaneously growing her private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She recently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she continues her private practice via telehealth, supporting clients in dual geographies.

Holly specializes in working with children and teens, along with adults, primarily around trauma and anxiety. Holly has published two workbooks on anger management for children and teens.

In her work, Holly utilizes multiple modalities with a primary emphasis on EMDR Therapy. She was first trained in EMDR Therapy in 2012 and immediately moved forward to certification and then to Approved Consultant. She is currently an EMDR Trainer with EMDR Professional Training. She has presented various advanced trainings in EMDR Therapy, and in 2021 she joined the EMDR International Association’s (EMDRIA) Board of Directors. Additionally, she provides the needed hours for EMDR certification and EMDR approved consulting for trained EMDR therapists.

Live via Zoom

Saturday January 20th, 2024

9am - 2:30pm pacific

Approved for 5 EMDRIA Credits and 5 CEs (by CE-Classes.com)

remember how excited I was when I first trained in EMDR therapy. I used it with so many of my clients initially and saw a variety of improvements. Then, slowly over time, I noticed that I was using it less and less. And when I did use it, it didn't feel quite as effective. I have talked with many other EMDR therapists, and they have shared similar experiences. This often happens when “therapist drift” occurs. A way to combat this is through consultation and taking a refresher!

My goal for this training is to provide a general review of EMDR therapy to support therapists in strengthening their work. This overview includes methodology, the 8 phases, 3 prongs, and common stuck points.

This training is appropriate for all mental health professionals who have been trained in EMDR Therapy through an EMDRIA approved basic training. My course qualifies you for 5 EMDRIA credits and 5 CE’s (through CE-classes.com).

This training is specifically designed to be simple and provide you with the most concise and important information, presented in a way that is easy to learn. This training is meant to enable you to build your confidence using EMDR Therapy with your clients, make sure you are adhering to the standard protocol and reviews helpful times when shifts need to occur.

Cost

Regular: $249

Community Mental Health: $100

CEs: $30

Course Description, Learning Objectives, Schedule

8:30am -9:00AM

Check in between 8:30 and 9:00, during which attendance is taken and any tech issues solved before the training begins.

9:00AM-9:35

Introductions and orientation to training

Explain the AIP model and overall methodology

9:35AM-10:00AM

11:00AM-11:30AM

11:30AM-12:00PM

12:00PM-1:30PM

1:30PM-2:00PM

Schedule

Explain the 8 phases of EMDR Therapy

Identify 3 techniques to utilize for resourcing

Lunch

Demonstrate skills to utilize when reprocessing becomes stuck or blocked

Identify two strategies to support clients with complex case presentations

2:00PM-2:30PM

Q & A