EMDR Guide for Grief

with Krista Helman

Overview

This 4 hour Intermediate online specialty training thoroughly integrates EMDR into grief-related counseling in each phase of EMDR therapy. Krista Helman, EMDR Approved Consultant and expert on grief and loss guides you through EMDR-related history-taking and treatment-planning considerations specific to clients facing grief-related challenges.

Krista shares multiple resource, client examples and options to illustrate the application of EMDR to various client presentations, including the loss of a pet, complicated grief, and other presenting issues.
This course will provide you with immediately usable resources for EMDR work with clients stuck in the process of resolving grief from loss.

This training was inspired by a variety of trainings and EMDR protocols, and provides a condensed introduction to EMDR for grief and loss. Additional training and supervision are recommended for participants seeking a more comprehensive understanding and proficiency in using EMDR for
grief therapy.

*All client information, including videos, has been concealed to the best of our ability in order to protect the privacy of each
client. Please handle client information according to professional ethical standards of confidentiality.

Course Curriculum

Meet Krista

Overview, Objectives and Agenda

Presentation Slides

Additional Course Materials

Lesson 1: Introduction & self-care with Circle of Love; DSM 5 & definitions of grief. loss, mourning, bereavement, complicated grief, with disguised case examples; differences with depression, trauma, grief

Lesson 2: Addressing Grief with the AIP Model; AIP and introducing Dogs video example

AIP & Dogs video example

Lesson 7: Protectors, Polyvagal Matrix Breakdown (56.17)

Lesson 3 EMDR for Grief without Trauma; AIP application for all EMDR Phases; Three Phases of Mourning ;Kessler's 6 Needs to Heal; Overview and introduction of Resources-4 x 4 x 4 breathwork; Butterfly hug; Gratitude Rock

Lesson 9: Phase 2 Challenging Protectors, Q & A (46.22)

Gratitude Rock

Activity for Clinical Application

Lesson 4: Additional resources: Container; Tapping into Love

Tapping into Love

Activity for Clinical Application

Circle of Love

Lesson 5: Tapping into Love; Q & A; Protocols for Processing:Standard Protocol , EMDR-PRECI , EMDR-IADC; After Death Communication (ADC)Assessing readiness for EMDR

Ready for EMDR

Activity for Clinical Application

Lesson 6: Debrief Readiness for EMDR client video assessment; learning to love your parts; review; Q & A

Loving Your Parts

References

Continuing Education Credits

Course Objectives

Distinguish the difference between commonly used definitions of grief and loss.

Recognize the underlying patterns and structures that shape the experience of grief and loss .

Identify EMDR-related history-taking and treatment-planning considerations when working with clients facing grief-related challenges.

Describe appropriate resourcing, support, and psychological first aid for clients with grief-related challenges who are preparing for EMDR .

Recall the importance of the After-Death Communication (ADC) when working with clients experiencing grief .

Assess for EMDR readiness for processing grief and mourning .

Apply the EMDR Guide for Grief with clients facing grief-related challenges and describe EMDR processing considerations involving grief and loss .

$199.99

Cost

Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA Credits: 5

CE Credits: 5

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Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

EMDRIA: EMDR & Beyond LLC is an EC Provider #15007 and this program #15007- is approved for 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.

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About the Instructor(s)

KRISTA HELMAN

Krista is passionate that understanding the mind and body connection is vital to improved mental health and wellbeing. Completing her Master of Social Work at Carleton University, she has also worked in government and health care settings. Specializing in trauma and grief, Krista’s private practice focuses on psychotherapy encompassing EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and the Safe and Sound Protocol. She is the Co-Director of the West Ottawa Wellness clinic, and a Consultant with the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI), where she delivers mental health-related training. As an EMDRIA-approved Consultant, Krista is committed to professional development and offers EMDR-related coaching and consultation services. Her latest projects are a workshop for mental health professionals and a self-help book to support anyone experiencing grief and loss.

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 Maire Abanes 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 up to 3 days prior to the event less a $15 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 Maire Abanes at [email protected] if special accommodation is required.