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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's credits
3 CE Credits (CEs included in course price) and 3 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). Please click here to see the CE information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance.) Only EMDR trained clinicians can obtain EMDRIA Credits.
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 Advanced Educational Productions. 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
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, 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
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.
• CE-Classes.com is the provider of CEs.
• Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
• There is no known commercial support or conflicts of interest for this workshop.
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-Classes.com is the provider of CEs.
• Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
• There is no known commercial support or conflicts of interest for this workshop.
