Challenges with Implementing EMDR
with Bonnie Mikelson, LISW and Madi Musson, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, EMDR-C
Three Questions
Are you trained in EMDR therapy but having difficulty integrating it into your clinical practice?
Are you searching for practical, doable tips and guidance in skillfully transitioning current therapy clients (and yourself) to EMDR work?
Are you interested in discovering further insights about enhancing your skills in delivering EMDR therapy to children?
Course Description
This course will assist you in integrating EMDR therapy into your clinical practice by addressing common challenges therapists encounter when implementing EMDR therapy with clients of all ages. Whether you are newly trained or completed EMDR Basic training some time ago but struggle to use it with clients, this course will provide practical tips and tools to more effectively introduce, transition from other therapies, and deal with barriers to clients sustaining EMDR work.
Included are ways to structure sessions to gain ongoing commitment to EMDR work, how to create effective treatment plans for adults and children for trauma processing, and sustaining EMDR work while continuing needed problem solving or crisis management. Information and interventions are presented for each of the 8 Phases of EMDR work, with implementation, case conceptualization and target selection, stabilization and resourcing, processing, and difficult case presentations covered.
Common challenges that can hinder effective practice of EMDR therapy addressed in this course include clients (or clinicians?) uncomfortable with emotions, determining client readiness for processing, where to start--how much resourcing, which memories to target (past, present, future), and dealing with clients who chase ‘COWS’ (crisis of the week), talking away times set for processing and.slowing down EMDR therapy.
If you have experienced any of these challenges or others, you are
alone! This course provides many tips, ideas , and interventions for each of the 8 Phases for clients of any age. Expert EMDR Trainer Bonnie Mikelson LISW, addresses common challenges for EMDR therapy with adults and older adolescents with Madi Musson LMFT, EMDR child expert, covering common challenges in implementing EMDR therapy with children.
Learning Objectives
Utilize at least three ways to structure EMDR therapy sessions with new EMDR clients
Implement AIP theory and introduce EMDR at intake
Identify therapist issues, including at least one Blocking Belief, that get in the way of EMDR therapy utilization
Implement one Target Sequence Plan model for clinical use with all ages.
Rate the most appropriate target memory with the client to begin processing
Identify differences in therapy engagement vs. engagement in EMDR treatment
List three ways to assess readiness for processing
Identify at least 3 ways to address challenging client presentations
Utilize the Hayes template for assessing and engaging children and parents in therapy.
Utilize the BET triangle for treatment planning with children.
Curriculum
Welcome and Overview
Meet Madi and Bonnie
Challenges in Implementing EMDR Lessons 1-13 Presentation Handouts
Challenges in Implementing EMDR with Children Lessons 14-22 Presentation Handouts
Implementing EMDR Therapy with Adults and Older Adolescents
Lesson 1: Agenda & Objectives 1-4
Lesson 2 What's so challenging?
Lesson 3 One Therapist's EMDR Journey: Interview with Dr. Bryan Hall (11)
Activity 1 (10-11)
Lesson 4 Implementation: Tips on Structuring an Effective Transition to EMDR 12-14
Lesson 5 Implementation-Therapist Framework 15-16
Lesson 6 Implementation-Therapist issues 17-18
EMDR Core Negative Beliefs TSP
Activity #2 (19)
Lesson 7 Implementation -Engagement 20-22
Activity #3 (23)
Lesson 8 Challenges - Case Conceptualization & Target Selection 24-28
Sample Targeting Sequence Plan
Activity #4 (29) 10 minutes
Lesson 9 Challenges-Stabilization 30-33
Activity #5 (34)
Lesson 10 Challenging Client Presentations 34-37
Activity # 6 (39)
Lesson 11 Challenges - Processing 40-44
Activity # 7
Lesson 12 Challenges - Phases 5-8
Lesson 13 Common Questions
Lesson 14: Challenges with Implementing EMDR with Children
Lesson 15: Structure & Implementation
Lesson 16: Engagement
Lesson 17: Engagement Challenges
Lesson 18: Case Conceptualization
Activity #8 (slide 41)
Lesson #19: Child Identity/Culture & Engagement Solutions
Activity #9 (Slide 47)
Lesson #20: Case Conceptualization and Target Selection
Activity #10
Lesson #21: Challenges in Processing
Lesson 22: Wrap Up and Additional Steps
References
Next Steps...
Next Steps
Credits
EMDRIA Credits: 3
CE Credits: 3
EMDR and Beyond is the provider of (CEs).
EMDR & Beyond is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EMDR & Beyond remains responsible for this program and it's contents.
Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond LLC is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007-DL50 is approved for 3 EMDRIA Credits. Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training
To receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program during the in-person or or live webinar. No partial credits are available, and you cannot receive credits for watching a recording. If ON DEMAND Version, you must complete a quiz at the end of the program and have opportunity to fill out the evaluation. CEs are sent after confirmation of the Quiz being passed with at least a 70%.
Cost
$119.99
Regular Price
Instructor
Bonnie Mikelson
Bonnie Mikelson, LISW, is now retired but was the founder of EMDR & Beyond. During her career, she used her expertise, experience and compassion for others to help hundreds of clinicians learn to use EMDR in our region. She grew the opportunities for therapists to be better healers and connect through the use of EMDR to their clients. She had many successes as an experienced EMDR therapist, consultant, and consummate national trainer. Ms. Mikelson's mission was to lead and support other EMDR clinicians and clients through EMDR & Beyond's provision of training, education, consultation, and therapy to survivors of adverse experiences and those that assist them in their recovery. Although Bonnie is enjoying her retirement activities, we honor her contribution to the therapy and EMDR world and wish her much luck in her retirement!
Instructor
Madi Musson
Madi Musson, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, EMDR-C, Consultant in Training Owner, Therapist, Supervisor at Creatively Thriving LLC Madi Musson(She/They) is a board-certified registered art therapist, licensed marriage & family therapist, and certified EMDR clinician with over ten years of clinical experience supporting individuals (age 4+), relationships, and groups across the lifespan. Currently Madi is completing certification as a Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT). Madi's clinical focus is supporting those impacted by loss and grief, trauma, and relational transitions. Madi is also passionate about supporting cultural diversity, the LGTBQ+ and Neurodiverse communities, caregivers, and those experiencing disordered eating. She currently is the President of the Iowa Art Therapy Association and provides clinical consultation as a Peer Consultation facilitator with the Colorado Art Therapy Association. Madi is also a Behavioral Health Clinician at Children's Hospital Colorado and a Consultant in Training in EMDR therapy.
Grievance Policy
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to Kenya Rocha at [email protected]. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
Cancellation Policy
We will allow refunds within 3 days of purchase less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations after that are non-refundable.
Conflict of Interest Policy
There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this workshop.
ADA
This course is in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Kenya Rocha at [email protected] if special accommodation is required.