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Course Description
Intended Audience
Psychologists, Counselors, Mental Health Clinicians, etc. This course is designed for licensed mental health clinicians who have completed an approved EMDR Basic Training.
EMDRIA and CE credits
3 CE Credits (CEs included in course price) and 3 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). Please see navigate to the FAQ section with the dropdown titled "How to obtain your credits/certificates" for more details about CEs.
Skill Level of Audience
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Course Outline
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Core Issues Arising from a High ACE interview score related to EMDR Treatment
Using the ACE questionnaire for specific Diagnosis / Assessment History Taking
Understanding the impact of ACEs on physical and mental health
Utilizing ACE concepts and target selection
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to identify that the impact of high ACE scores predicts a higher rate of compulsive disorders such as substance abuse; also, serious physical and mental illness which will help guide treatment planning and target development
Participants will be able to apply modifications to the standard protocol in the treatment of ACE survivors diagnosed with complex PTSD which are related to providing safety and call for a more comprehensive stabilization phase and potentially, for shorter processing sessions
Participants will be able to identify specific stabilization skills to help ACE survivors/clients stay “present” during processing
Participants will be able to identify that the impact of high ACE scores predicts a higher rate of compulsive disorders such as substance abuse as well as serious physical and mental illness which will help guide the clinician with treatment planning and target development
Participants will be able to describe that history taking based on the ACE interview provide for an individualized specific treatment plan that include attachment issues and interpersonal problems
Participants will be able to utilize specialized techniques in phases 1-2 to help patients develop emotional regulation and avoid re-traumatization in the health care setting
Participants will be able to identify that skills development combined with EMDR phase 4-7 work, such as rehearsal, imagery, screen work will be shown to enhance real time experiences with health care procedures
Carol Forgash, LCSW, BCD
Carol Forgash, LCSW, BCD is the director of a specialized training provider focused on on EMDR therapy education. She is a Facilitator for EMDR Institute Trainings. She has a clinical and consulting practice in Smithtown, New York where she provides treatment utilizing EMDR and Ego State Therapy for complex PTSD, general psychotherapy, health issues, and performance issues. She is an internationally known lecturer and consultant on the integration of EMDR and Ego State work and psychodynamic treatment, the treatment of complex PTSD, and the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) legacies on the health and mental health of survivors.
In 2015 she was invited as a Plenary Speaker at the EMDR Europe Conference, and a Co-Presenter, with Jim Knipe at the EMDRIA Pre-Conference Day. Carol is the co-author and co-editor, (with Margaret Copeley) of Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation with EMDR and Ego State Therapy (Springer, 2007). It has been translated into Italian and French (2015)
In 2015 she was invited as a Plenary Speaker at the EMDR Europe Conference, and a Co-Presenter, with Jim Knipe at the EMDRIA Pre-Conference Day. Carol is the co-author and co-editor, (with Margaret Copeley) of Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation with EMDR and Ego State Therapy (Springer, 2007). It has been translated into Italian and French (2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellations
There are no cancelations/refunds for any distance learning courses.
Grievances
Grievances can be sent in writing by email to registration@emdrhap.org and will be handled within 10 business days.
Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (Trauma Recovery/HAP)
is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with all our public facing and internal and accreditation grievance policies. Trauma Recovery/HAP will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in the treatment of program participants.
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Education Chair/Continuing Education Director in consultation with the member of the continuing education committee (Trauma Recovery/HAP Training Operations Team), the Trauma Recovery/HAP's Ethics Chairperson and the Convention/Conference Chairperson.
While Trauma Recovery/HAP goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participant and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the convention staff or an officer of Trauma Recovery/HAP. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance or expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken. If the grievance concerns a speaker, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to express their comments in written format. The Educational Chair/Continuing Education Director will then pass on the comment to the speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the aggrieved individual.
If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the Convention/Conference Chairperson will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the Convention/Conference Chairperson will:
2a) attempt to move the participant to another workshop.
2b) provide a credit for a future workshop or on-demand course equally valued;
2c) or provide a partial or full refund of the workshop fee.
**Actions 2b and 2c require written notes documenting the grievance for record keeping purposes. Either note need not be signed by the aggrieved individual.
If the grievance concerns Trauma Recovery/HAP CE program in a specific regard, the CE Educational Chair/Continuing Education Director will attempt to arbitrate and will engage the Clinical Consultant team and when necessary, the executive Director. When the grievance is filed by a social worker, the Social Worker Consultant will be involved in the investigation and resolution of all grievance. If further escalation is necessary, the grievance will be sent directly to the Board President.
Contact: Anna Riedel, CE Director
Email: registration@emdrhap.org
Telephone number: (203) 288 4450
Address: 80 Garden Center, Suite 200, Broomfield, CO 80020
Trademark Restrictions Purchasing / Showing content to others
** Please note** this distance learning course was given ownership from the presenter, Carol Forgash, 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.
** 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
CE and EMDRIA CEU Info for Trauma Recovery: EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (Trauma Recovery/HAP) LearnWorlds Courses Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. To receive your Continuing Education (CEs) and EMDRIA CEUs, complete the entire course, the post-test, and evaluation.
***Only one recipient per course purchase will be given CEs and EMDRIA CEUs. Multiple CEs and EMDRIA CEUs will not be given to groups who purchase one-course viewing.
