Course

EMD: Symptom Reduction and Maintaining Stability

Format

Online Course

Duration

1 hour

Presenter

Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW

Prices

$45

General Price

$22.50

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About

Course Description

This 75-minute online video presentation is a detailed review of EMD, with both a theory and practice focus. Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW is a Senior Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance trainer and is the presenter in this video. The trainer presents the origin of EMD, the symptom reduction focus with an emphasis on reducing but not clearing symptoms. The trainer differentiates between symptom reduction and comprehensive treatment. The lecture presents the Past/Present/Future focus and is consistent within the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model developed by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. The trainer reviews Phases I and II and the necessity of developing an affect management tool to support state shift as a prerequisite before moving into Phases III to VI. The core of EMD is presented with it unique approach of bringing the client back to the image and the recording of the SUD’s number at the end of each set. deGraffenried briefly addresses the use of Cognitive Interweaves and focuses on body distress to support desensitization. deGraffenried presents three client case examples that include a case summary and a full review of the EMD script with each case. He also answers the most common questions that clinicians have about EMD. 

*Disclaimer: Please note this video contains difficult subject matters related to trauma. 

Intended Audience

Mental Health Clinicians and anyone currently practicing EMDR therapy (psychologists, counselors, social workers, etc.).

EMDRIA and CE's credits

1 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). CE credits are not offered for this course at this time. Please click here to see the CE information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance).

Skill Level of Audience

All levels.

Course Outline

0-30 Minutes
30-60 Minutes
What is EMD? Participants will be able to define EMD and how it is different from open-ended, Eight Phase processing. Symptom Reduction vs. Comprehensive Treatment Participants will be able to state the difference between symptom reduction and comprehensive treatment. Demonstration of the mechanics, Participants will be able to demonstrate several ways of doing bi-lateral stimulation to support safe place and desensitization.  
Phases I & II Participant will be able to state the differences between state shift and trait change, as a prerequisite for EMD. Past, Present & Future – Three Prongs Participants will be able to state how the Past, Present & Future - the three prongs, are used in EMD to find the appropriate memory to focus on. Understanding the goal in Phase IV Participants will be able to describe the process of returning to image and taking the SUD’s number at the end of each set, maintaining stability within the window of tolerance. State the Goal in Phase V Participants will be able to describe the enhancement of the positive cognition, and how to help the client reach the VoC number that is the most ecologically appropriate. Closing down a session  

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to state the difference between symptom reduction and comprehensive treatment. 
Participants will be able to demonstrate several ways of doing bi-lateral stimulation to support a safe place and desensitization. 
Participants will be able to state the differences between state shift and trait change, as a prerequisite for EMD. 
Participants will be able to state how the Past, Present & Future - the three prongs, are used in EMD to find the appropriate memory to focus on. 
Participants will be able to describe the process of return to image and taking the SUD’s number at the end of each set, maintaining stability within the window of tolerance. 
Participants will be able to describe the enhancement of the positive cognition, and how to help the client reach the VoC number that is the most ecologically appropriate. 
Participants will be able to list several ways to close down a session, including safe place, RDI or use of a container.
Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW
Meet the instructor

Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW

Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW, is in private practice in New Haven, CT specializing in the treatment of trauma and is also the Program Director for the Beth-El Center, a 34-bed shelter for the homeless in Milford, CT. He specializes in the treatment of complex PTSD with EMDR. He is an Approved Consultant and facilitator for the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program and the EMDR Institute and is a Part I HAP Trainer. In 2010 at the Annual EMDRIA conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mr. deGraffenried presented the workshop; “Working with Homicide Survivors In Community Mental Health: Effective Use of the EMDR Recent Event Protocol.” He is a passionate advocate for expanding EMDR into agency and community mental health settings and has designed an urban EMDR program for the treatment of homicide survivors. He is the author of several articles on home-based family interventions with multi-problem families. Most recently he provided EMDR training to agency practitioners in New York, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Nevada, California, Connecticut and Illinois.  

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, Donald F. deGraffenried, 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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