Agenda

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

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9:30 am–10:30 am	1 CEModels / TheoryAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory GS1: How EMDR Has Changed Lives – For Clients and Clinicians Dr. Ross will describe how EMDR has affected his own thinking and practice and how it has changed the lives of both clients and clinicians. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
10:45 am–4:00 pm	4 CEChildren / AdolescentsIntermediate Session 101: The World of Stories and Symbols: An Introduction to the EMDR-Sandtray Protocol with Complex and Developmental Trauma Ana Gómez, MC, LPC This presentation will show how to incorporate Sandtray techniques into the eight phases of EMDR therapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
10:45 am–4:00 pm	4 CEAttachment Issues / Personality DisordersAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 102: Pathways to Connection: Attachment in Everyday Life Deany Laliotis, LICSW In this workshop, you will be introduced to a model that proposes a hierarchy of attachment needs offering a practical approach to helping ourselves as well as our clients navigate this uncharted territory. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
10:45 am–4:00 pm	4 CEPTSDIntermediateIntroductory Session 103: Safe and Practical EMDR for Complex PTSD This workshop will provide essential information on the treatment of Complex- PTSD within the 8 phases of EMDR. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

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9:00 am–10:30 am	1.5 CETrauma / Race / EMDRAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory GS2: The Elephant in the Room: Systemic Racism and Psychotherapy Quandra Chaffers, LCSW, Wendy Ashley, Psy.D., LCSW, David Archer, MSW, MFT This special plenary presentation will contain a panel of experts who will discuss the importance of educating ourselves about systemic racism, the challenges and opportunities to address racism in EMDR therapy and what we can do to challenge systemic racism. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CETraining / Consultation in EMDRIntermediateIntroductory Session 211: OOPS! EMDR Clinician Common Errors: Bloopers & Blunders Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D., MFT, LPCC, Deborah Silveria, Ph.D. Participants will be informed of current EMDRIA guidelines for effective practice. The workshop will be delivered in a humorous and engaging style. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CEPublic Practices / AgenciesIntermediate Session 212: Delivery of EMDR in a Metropolitan Police Department: A Pilot Program There is currently an urgent situation within our nation’s police force: police officers are suffering increased psychological symptoms and sometimes suicidal risk. At the same time, there is a rising public outcry against police ‘excessive use of force’, or ‘police brutality‘. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	* 1.5 CEChildren / AdolescentsAdvancedIntermediate Session 213: Parts at Play: Integrating Dissociation Theory and Play Therapy with EMDR Annie Monaco, LCSW, RPT, Ann Beckley-Forest, LCSW, RPT-S Learn to recognize, access, and build cooperation among self-states of children in the playroom applying key principles to guide treatment. The workshop teaches safety and gradual exposure in the playroom to allow self-states to emerge during preparation for EMDR. * Please note that this program is not approved by the American Psychological Association for CE for psychologists. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CEModels / TheoryIntroductory Session 214: Improving Object Relations with EMDR Jillian Tucker, DSW This presentation draws a direct parallel between EMDR and a classic psychological theory: object relations. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CEResearchAdvancedIntermediate Session 215: Writing for the Journal of EMDR Practice & Research Many EMDR therapists have something to contribute to the field, but may be unsure about how to write a paper for a scholarly journal. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEEthicsAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 221: Ethics and EMDR: A Review for EMDR Clinicians, Consultants, and Trainers EMDR shares with other psychotherapies ethical issues. Two additional areas emphasize the need for a clear understanding of ethical conduct. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CECultural Competence and/or DiversityIntermediateIntroductory Session 222: EMDR Therapy for the Trauma of Downward Social Drift in the LGBTQ+Community Paul Miller, M.D. Our presentation seeks to encourage insights into how non-hetero-normative identifying individuals can experience downward social drift as trauma. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEChronic Illness / Medical Issues / SomaticsAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 223: Using EMDR for Chronic Pain: Focus on Phases 1 and 2 Phase 1 History-Taking and Treatment Planning along with Phase 2 Preparation considerations will be examined. Information about pain and conceptualization strategies will be provided. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEEating DisordersIntermediate Session 224: EMDR Therapy with Eating Disorders This workshop will address the spectrum of eating disordered behaviors from a trauma perspective with EMDR therapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CETrauma / Race / EMDRIntroductory Session 225: Healing the Healer: EMDR-IGTP-OTS & Vicarious Trauma in Black Clinicians Quandra Chaffers, LCSW As anti-racism awareness grows, a need arises to resource black clinicians who absorb stories of racism from their clients. Previous research focused on preventing secondary trauma in therapists mostly by increasing coping skills. Little research exists on race-related secondary trauma and the treatment of race-related trauma in therapists. These presenters will detail the use of EMDR-IGTP-OTS in decreasing traumatic stress in black clinicians. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

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10:00 am–12:00 pm	2 CETrauma / Race / EMDRIntermediate GS3: EMDR Therapy with an Afrocentric Critical Race Perspective Wendy Ashley, Psy.D., LCSW Despite EMDR’s efficacy, there are minimal references to diversity in EMDR research, and no protocol adaptations for African American clients. Without consideration of the lived experiences of African Americans or acknowledgement of stigma, shame and historical trauma, the relevance of identity, privilege and inclusion in treatment is obscured. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

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10:00 am–12:00 pm

2 CETrauma / Race / EMDRIntermediate

GS3: EMDR Therapy with an Afrocentric Critical Race Perspective

Wendy Ashley, Psy.D., LCSW

Despite EMDR’s efficacy, there are minimal references to diversity in EMDR research, and no protocol adaptations for African American clients. Without consideration of the lived experiences of African Americans or acknowledgement of stigma, shame and historical trauma, the relevance of identity, privilege and inclusion in treatment is obscured. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

Thursday, October 1, 2020

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10:00 am–12:00 pm	2 CETrauma / Race / EMDRIntermediate GS4: Racial Trauma, Neurons, and EMDR: The Path Towards an Anti-Racist Psychotherapy David Archer, MSW, MFT Although race is a social construction, it carries great significance and dire consequences in our North American culture. This presentation will explore how Anti-Black racism, racial trauma, and White Supremacy can impact psychotherapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

Time

10:00 am–12:00 pm

2 CETrauma / Race / EMDRIntermediate

GS4: Racial Trauma, Neurons, and EMDR: The Path Towards an Anti-Racist Psychotherapy

David Archer, MSW, MFT

Although race is a social construction, it carries great significance and dire consequences in our North American culture. This presentation will explore how Anti-Black racism, racial trauma, and White Supremacy can impact psychotherapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

Saturday, October 3, 2020

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9:00 am–10:30 am	1.5 CEDissociation / Complex TraumaAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory GS5: Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation To overcome self-alienation, the therapy must focus on transforming the implicitly remembered traumatic experiences by helping clients observe painful emotions and body sensations as communications from their disowned selves and then providing the ‘missing experiences’ for which their child parts have longed. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CESpiritualityIntermediateIntroductory Session 311: The Role of Spirituality in Trauma Wounding and the Healing of EMDR Therapy Stephen Dansiger, Psy.D., MFT Participants will discover the role of spirituality and spiritual wounds in the etiology and treatment of Complex PTSD, PTSD, and addictions utilizing the 8 Phase Protocol. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CEChronic Illness / Medical Issues / SomaticsIntermediateIntroductory Session 312: EMDR in the Treatment of Pain – Underlying Concepts and Current Evidence The lecture outlines the use of EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain. In the context of this lecture, we will first address the question of how emotional stress and psychological trauma lead to physical pain, before dealing with the specificities of EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CECultural Competence and/or DiversityAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 313: EMDR Therapy in College and University Settings in a Brief Therapy Model Viviana Urdaneta, LCSW This workshop discusses tools to increase the utilization of EMDR therapy in university settings. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CETechniques / StrategiesAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 314: The Evolution of EMDR: From Technique to Psychotherapy – Implications for Clinical Practice EMDR basic training offers training on application of techniques to reprocess or modify memories and ideas on treatment planning, but leaves the therapist quite often confused regarding the complexity of EMDR Therapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CETechniques / StrategiesIntroductory Session 315: EMDR Therapy Facilitated by Hypnosis Distillates: Spoken and Unspoken Sheila Bender, Ph.D. This presentation distills procedures, strategies, and tools from hypnosis principles that do not necessitate induced trance and applies them to EMDR therapy; case conceptualization in general, and within the 8 phases and 3 prongs in particular. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
11:00 am–12:30 pm	1.5 CEPTSDAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 316: The Third Wave: The EMDR Standard Group Protocol, SGP Up until now, there has been a “missing protocol" We have needed a group protocol that targets long term memories. The Standard Group Protocol, SGP is that protocol. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEDissociation / Complex TraumaAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 321: Using EMDR with Fragmented Clients: A Protocol for Overcoming Self-Alienation In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a protocol for working with fragmented or dissociatively disordered clients that can enable effective processing of the trauma and facilitate self-compassion. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEChronic Illness / Medical Issues / SomaticsIntermediate Session 322: Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR Therapy for Chronic Pain—The SAFE Model Tyler Orr, LPC, MHSP This workshop will cover ways of working with pain in all eight phases using the basic EMDR protocol and utilize history taking, preparation, targeting, and reprocessing approaches informed by neuroscience and attachment theory to desensitize the physical and emotional disturbance associated with chronic pain. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CENeurobiologyIntermediate Session 323: Recent Neural Findings: The Dormant Potential of the Body Scan This seminar will integrate the data regarding the Default Mode Network and the Mirror Neuron System to illustrate the implications of this material with respect to current EMDR treatment; with a specific focus on the expanded utilization of the body scan to render it more robust. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEAnxiety & Panic DisordersIntermediate Session 324: EMDR Treatment of Simple, Complex, and Dissociative Panic Andrew Leeds, Ph.D. This presentation provides clinicians with research and clinically informed treatment plans for alleviating symptoms of panic across of range of cases. Clinical examples and guidelines are presented for identifying targets, when to extend preparation phase work, and when to address core attachment material or hidden dissociative phobias. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CEModels / TheoryAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 325: Accurately Tracking Resiliency and Disconnections Using a Somatic Focus Craig Penner, LMFT Therapy is more effective when we assess our clients’ “resiliency” accurately at each moment. The more acutely the therapist tracks subtle shifts to more hyper- and hypo-arousal, the closer the therapy can focus on problematic dynamics that cause our clients to disconnect. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–5:00 pm	3 CETrauma / Race / EMDRAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 326: EMDR Diversity & The Spectrum of Trauma Prevention This course provides a framework for understanding EMDR access across categories of diversity. Special EMDR examples will show implications for immigration, unlearning racism, and ways to modify EMDR for accessibility. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

Sunday, October 4, 2020

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9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CEModels / TheoryAdvancedIntermediate Session 411: EMDR 2.0. An Enhanced Version of EMDR Therapy? The purpose of this workshop is to gain new inspiration, based upon this knowledge, for the treatment of patients who display high levels of anxiety and dissociation and show limited treatment effects. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CEDissociation / Complex TraumaAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 412: Ego-State Therapy Interventions to Prepare Dissociative Clients for EMDR The workshop will introduce a collection of ego state therapy interventions from the Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) for stabilizing dysregulated, dissociative, and attachment-wounded clients. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CECultural Competence and/or DiversityAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 413: Social Trauma and Adversity: Restoring Connectedness and Resilience Mark Nickerson, LICSW This true “workshop” will include clinical tools and experiential exercises designed to convey key concepts including the nature of social information processing, ingroup/outgroup effects, a new category of resonating NC/PCs (connectedness/belonging), social identity formation, internalized social messages, the impact of “isms” and multiple cultural considerations. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CEAlcohol & Substance AbuseAdvancedIntermediate Session 414: EMDR with Substance Use & Co-Occurring Addictive Behaviors Lauren Day, LPC, LCDC This program focuses on understanding treatment for addictive disorders such as substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm behaviors, and love/sex addiction using EMDR Therapy. This program provides insight into case conceptualization and treatment planning when working with clients suffering from substance use disorder and co-occurring addictive behaviors. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CEDepression / Grief / MourningAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory Session 415: Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning Roger Solomon, Ph.D. Different theoretical frameworks (including attachment theory which research shows underlies the variation in grief reactions) will be presented to guide case conceptualization and utilization of the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for grief and mourning. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
9:00 am–12:30 pm	3 CEClinical DilemmasIntermediate Session 416: EMDR Therapy & Dyslexia This presentation will explore the ‘lived experience’ of Dyslexia through the lens of Adaptive Information Processing (AIP). It will outline how the AIP paradigm is used for case conceptualization and subsequent treatment using EMDR Therapy. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).
1:30 pm–3:00 pm	1.5 CEDepression / Grief / MourningAdvancedIntermediateIntroductory GS6: EMDR in the Treatment of Depression – The EMDR DeprEnd Protocol The studies and our cases show that EMDR is at least equal to CBT treatment in depression (equivalence) but seems to result in more complete remissions than other interventions. EMDR may also lead to a decreased risk of relapses, as an incomplete remission increases the risk of relapse 5 times. In the workshop, the evidence will be presented and our treatment manual (DeprEndr protocol) will be introduced. Please note that all sessions start on U.S. Central Time (UTC-05:00).

November 6 - November 14