Course

In the Middle of the Avalanche: Experiences with the ASSYST Treatment Intervention Procedures in the Field with Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Format

Online Course

Duration

1.5 hours

Presenter

Nicolle Mainthow, LMFT

Prices

$65

General Price

$32.50

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About

Course Description

This presentation will introduce the Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) treatment procedures in the context of fieldwork with refugees and asylum seekers on three continents: Africa, Latin America, and Europe. The presentation will briefly explain the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theoretical model and the theoretical foundation of the ASSYST treatment intervention procedures. Different symptoms and real-life experiences of the refugee and asylum-seeking population will be discussed. The ASSYST treatment interventions and their objectives, in their group and individual format, will be introduced, and how the fieldwork team members at EMDR Mexico apply the ASSYST treatment intervention procedures within a symptom-based trajectory stepped care approach with refugees and asylum-seekers. The Humanitarian Emergency ASSYST Response Training, a pro-bono humanitarian training program created, developed, and delivered by EMDR Mexico, will be described. Research on the ASSYST treatment interventions will be presented. Conclusions will highlight free resources and the next steps for those who are interested in training in these protocols.

Intended Audience

Clinicians (psychologists, counselors, social workers, etc.). This course is designed for and accredited for mental health clinicians who have completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training.

Skill Level of Audience

Intermediate.

EMDRIA credits

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

Course Outline

Minutes 0 – 38:31.40
Minutes 38:31.40 – 50:27.73
Minutes 50:27.73 – 1:15:08.47
Minutes 1:15:08.47 – 1:29:15

Explain the objective of the Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (ASSYST) treatment intervention procedures.

Describe a symptom-based trajectory stepped care approach.

Explain trauma from the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) perspective.

Explain the correlation between traumatic events, adverse experiences, and ongoing traumatic stress and symptoms experienced by refugees and asylum-seekers.

Meet the instructor

Nicolle Mainthow, LMFT

Nicolle Mainthow is the EMDR Mexico Research Department Clinical Director, Humanitarian Emergency ASSYST Response Training (ASSYST-HEART) leader and Trainer of Trainers, a founding member of the EMDR Therapy Think Tank, published researcher, JEMDR peer-reviewed and a contributing author to Group EMDR Therapy: Emerging Principals and Protocols to Treat Trauma and Beyond. She is a bilingual, seasoned, specialized mental health fieldworker currently providing individual and group ASSYST Treatment Interventions and EMDR therapy for prolonged adverse experiences to refugees, asylum-seekers, and low-income families in Mexico City, Mexico. She has worked with immigrant, refugee, and low-income families in shelters and clinics in Mexico and the US, as well as indigenous families in rural Australia.

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, Nicolle Mainthow, LMFT, 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. CE Credits are not available for this course. 

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.

•CE Credits are not available for this course.
• Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
• There is no known commercial support or conflicts of interest for this workshop.