[DATE PENDING] [AZ] Haunted: EMDR Therapy for Emergency Responders & Public Safety Personnel including Veterans

Date: Previously scheduled for July 23, 2024, this event will now be rescheduled. New date to be announced ASAP.

Location: 11 N 145th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338

Price: $195 for those that register up until 7 days before the event and $225 thereafter

Schedule:

• Sign in: 8:00-8:30 am
• Lecture: 8:30 – noon
• Lunch: noon – 1:00 pm
• Lecture: 1:00 – 5:00 pm

* Lunch will not be provided as part of this event

Workshop Overview

This workshop will focus on basic and advanced skills in adhering to the 8 phases of EMDR therapy in the treatment of Emergency Responders exposed to trauma in the line of duty. The practice of caring for the emotional and physical needs of professionals exposed to life and death situations and the most difficult of human suffering takes its toll on those in the trenches. In these inimitable circumstances, the exposure can lead to direct traumas and/or vicarious trauma for the professional. By working in law enforcement, fire sciences, emergency services, 911 operators, emergency room staff (including doctors and nurses), child welfare workers, and even psychotherapists, these professionals experience direct or secondary trauma from their work environment.

Case conceptualization will be presented through the lens of the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) adhering to the 8 phases of EMDR therapy. This interactive workshop includes videos, and didactic material, to deepen participants’ understanding of how to implement EMDR therapy and enhance their skills in working with first responders.

Workshop Objectives

• Define AIP Theory specifically as it applies to working with Emergency Responders
• Identify at least 3 assessment tools for evaluating trauma in Emergency Responders exposed to line of duty and vicarious traumatization
• Describe ethical, legal, and forensic issues unique to this population
• Define trauma and diagnostic issues with trauma and stress related disorders including PTSD.
• List symptoms of trauma in Emergency Responders
• List 5 treatment tools to employ with Emergency Responders exhibiting symptoms of trauma
• Describe the flow of the EMDR therapy with law enforcement, Firefighters, emergency responders
• Create and implement a targeting sequence plan specifically for working with Emergency Responders using the “Parade of Faces” metaphor
• Identify and formulate useful cultural and religious interventions & interweaves as tools
• Therapists will recognize the need to work though cultural and religious paradigms to assist first responders who are regularly exposed to traumatic grief and loss to come to an adaptive resolution for each call.
• Apply the EMDR Reverse Protocol with Emergency Responders
• Effectively implement the EMDR Crisis Response Protocol with Emergency Responders

Workshop Details:

• Full Completion of an EMDRIA Approved Basic EMDR Training is required. After registration, proof of Basic Training completion (such as your Certificate) should be emailed to tapiaemdrtraining@gmail.com
• Current research is limited to application of EMDR to trauma-related disorders.
• This workshop is held in facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please notify the local sponsor if special accommodations are needed.
• Attendance at the full day training is required in order to receive CEs. No partial credit will be given.