Basic Training

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Generally, the EMDR Basic Training the following knowledge and skill areas:

• The Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.
• Research studies showing the efficacy of EMDR.
• Case conceptualisation, treatment planning and target sequencing using the AIP model and the 3-pronged protocol.
• Client readiness and suitability for EMDR Therapy, taking into account the overall competency level of the therapist.
• How to apply the 8 phases of the EMDR basic protocol safely and effectively including but not limited to the following:
  
  – Introduce EMDR to a client and prepare him/her for treatment
  – Assess for image, Negative Cognition, Positive Cognition, emotions, and sensations of target memories
  – Obtain baseline Validity of Cognition and Subjective Units of Disturbance
  – Apply various forms of bilateral stimulation
  – The re-accessing and re-assessing of target memory
  – Respond to abreactions
  – Apply clinical interventions to manage ineffective or blocked processing
  – Determine specifically when each phase, especially desensitisation, installation, and body scan, is complete with respect to a target memory
  – Conclude a session
  – Appropriate evaluation of the next steps in treatment

• Introduction to using EMDR with specific conditions/populations