Course

EMDR Narratives for mass trauma, grief, loss and hopelessness: The Story of 'Other'

Format

Online Course

Duration

3 hours

Presenter

Susan Darker-Smith, MSc; LLM

Prices

$200

General Price

$100

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About

Course Description

Stories have been used for millennia as a way to share information, make sense of the things that happen and provide context and meaning. As such, we can see them as the cornerstone of AIP. For clients who have experienced war zones, political conflict and the loss of loved ones (through disappearance or death), it is not always the 'trauma' which needs to be processed. Sometimes, it is the unfinished endings or the guilt of not being able to protect loved ones. The issues our clients are experiencing may be ongoing - hence an 'active' target. In some cases, the client may feel lost, isolated and helpless, rather than traumatized. Although there are recent events protocols in EMDR (R-TEP; Preci), sometimes the client cannot 'tell' the story of what happened. Sometimes, it is the 'not knowing' rather than the known which is most upsetting. In such situations, the use of narratives in EMDR can provide a sense of connection, moving clients from a stance of powerlessness into one where they believe they can effect change, even in active context of ongoing war, political violence and international conflict.

Intended Audience

Clinicians (psychologists, counselors, social workers, etc.). This presentation is aimed towards EMDR therapists who are more experienced at working with more complex case presentations, such as grief and survival guilt. There is no requirement for child EMDR experience - as Storytelling can be used across the age span. 

This course is designed for and accredited for mental health clinicians who have completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training.

EMDRIA and CE's credits

3 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). CE credits have been applied for but are not available yet. Please click here to see the CE information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance.)

Skill Level of Audience

Intermediate.

Course Outline

Part 1
0-44 minutes

Part 1
44 - 1:15:51 minutes

Part 2
0 – 54:19:43 minutes

Part 2
54:19:43 - 1:06:28 minutes

Explain the Story Telling Method in EMDR.

Recognize not all traumas are equal.

Explain stories for different presentations, with case examples provided for each story-form

Explain stories for different presentations, with case examples provided for each story-form, cont'd.

Meet the instructor

Susan Darker-Smith, MSc; LLM

Susan Darker-Smith is an EMDR Europe Senior Child & Adolescent Trainer, the director of the Child Trauma Therapy Centre and a founding member of the Global Child EMDR Alliance and CHILD (a UK not-for-profit organization). In 2017, following the Manchester Arena Bombing, Susan founded with colleagues the Trauma Response Network UK, which provides up to 8 sessions of pro bono EMDR to anyone in the UK impacted by mass trauma. Susan has presented at national and international conferences, taught in various countries around the world (including Ireland, Greece, Italy, Brazil, Japan, Lebanon) and continues to support EMDR clinicians from economically impoverished countries. Susan holds Masters level degrees in both CBT and in Human Rights Law and believes passionately that one EMDR therapist can make a difference: but an EMDR community can create miracles.

Frequently asked questions

Cancelations

There are no cancelations/refunds for any distance learning courses.

Grievances

All grievances must be in writing to associate@emdrhap.org and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.

Trademark Restrictions Purchasing / Showing content to others

** Please note** this distance learning course was given ownership from the presenter, Susan Darker-Smith, to Trauma Recovery/HAP and it cannot be used for resale and only should be viewed by the purchaser.

** HIPAA Regulations: Please note that this course may contain protected health information (PHI). Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this PHI is strictly prohibited, this includes recording and/or reproducing any part of this training video. This video presentation contains videos of clients and case discussions. The presenter has received permission to use the videos to assist in the education and training of clinical professionals who must comply with confidentiality standards.

ADA assistance

Facilities used by Trauma Recovery/HAP for in-person training events are ADA compliant. Should you need any special accommodations (ADA) for an in-person training event, please contact Trauma Recovery/HAP staff at info@emdrhap.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of the training event. On-demand courses with videos offer closed captioning. If you encounter any inaccuracies or synchronization issues with the closed captioning, please contact associate@emdrhap.org.

How to obtain your credits/certificates

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. To receive your EMDRIA credits complete the entire course and complete the post-test, then print your certificate. For CE credits, participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. Click here to know more.

Please forward a copy of your confirmation email or receipt to associate@emdrhap.org and you will receive a reply with instructions on how to access the learning assessment and certificate. Please make sure the receipt has the course title on it or write it in the forwarded email.***Please note, due to a high level of requests, it may take 1-5 business days to receive a reply. If you do not receive a reply within the 5 day time period, please call the HAP office***Only one recipient per course purchase will be given CE’s. Multiple CE’s will not be given to groups who purchase one course viewing.

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• There is no known commercial support or conflicts of interest for this workshop.