The aim of the workshop is to update and refresh the participants knowledge of EMDR Therapy and to renew confidence in using the therapy. Participants have the option of either attending an additional practicum session and/ or free access to Practice EMDR, an innovative ‘Flight Simulator’ to practice with an AI avatar.

Content:

Re-cap on the 8-phase protocol with a focus on Resource Development and Installation and Re-evaluation
Brief updates on the current research base for EMDR
Recap on the AIP model and its importance in case formulation and resource development
Deeper exploration into Cognitive / Therapeutic Interweaves

Introduction or recap of recent event protocols, the Flashforward technique and the Absorption Technique
Video recordings of real-life EMDR sessions

Key Learning Outcomes:

To increase confidence in using EMDR with a range of clients
To explore current blocks in using EMDR
To increase confidence in using Cognitive Interweaves
To learn additional techniques that may have not been covered in initial training

For those who want the opportunity to practice, as an add-on to the workshop, we will be offering a 3-hour supervised practicum on Monday 24^th February at 9am.

There is also the option of session of free access to Practice EMDR, an innovative ‘Flight Simulator’ to practice with an AI avatar.

Simon Proudlock is a Consultant Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society working for the NHS and in private practice. He has spent the majority of his career working with complex clients. In 2012 he achieved the award for Innovative Practice by the Division of Counselling Psychology for his research in EMDR with people who are suicidal. He is author of 'The Solution Focused Way: Incorporating Solution Focused Therapy Tools and Techniques into Your Everyday Work'.

Ines is a Clinical Psychologist, specialist in trauma and complex trauma, with over 20 years of experience in the NHS, including working at the Traumatic Stress Service, Maudsley. Ines developed the EMDR Case Formulation Tool and has delivered several workshops on EMDR case formulation in treatment planning and target selection; as well as workshops on EMDR Advanced Techniques and EMDR Refresher workshops.

Simon and Ines are EMDR Europe Accredited Trainers and Consultants.

The workshop fee includes handouts, CPD certificates and access to the recording of the webinar for 45 days after the event for those who have attended in person. Additional fee of £50 for the practicum.

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