Course

EMDR and Treatment to Health-Related Problems

Format

Online Course

Duration

11 hours

Presenter

Carol Forgash, LCSW, BCD

Prices

$249

General Price

$124.5

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About

Course Description

EMDR can be integrated into the comprehensive treatment of health-related problems by processing obstacles that may be complicating healing, such as traumas related to early abuse, past and current difficult medical treatment, chronic illness, pain, the traumas that patients experience when they become ill, and other somatic issues. The intertwined effects of these problems on mental health will be explored. Research indicates that many who have PTSD and adverse childhood experiences will have even more severe health problems than the general population. Data from the ACE stud (www.cdc.gov/ace/index.htm) supports the critical relationship between trauma and health issues.

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

Intended Audience

This workshop is for clinicians with at least EMDR Part 1 trained.

Skill Level of Audience

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Eligibility: Partial EMDR Training Required 

EMDRIA credits

11 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). As of July 1st, 2025, CE Credits for this course will no longer be available. Please click here to see the information and instructions on how to obtain your credits/certificates of attendance.

Course Outline

•  Strategies and methods for enhancing the utilization of the 8-phased EMDR protocol to successfully treat problems such as stress-related illness, trauma-related injury and pain, avoidance of health care, somatoform disorders, medically unexplained symptoms, gastro-intestinal problems, problems related to pregnancy, chronic pain, guilt and shame related to physical symptoms, and frightening medical diagnoses. 

•  Theoretical and practical strategies to assist clinicians working with a varied client population dealing with the related complexities of illness, pain, and chronic medical problems as well as functioning as a skilled consumer of health care. 

•  Differences in client presentation, family background, and personal beliefs concerning health and wellbeing. 

•  Strategies designed to aid those clients with complex PTSD and dissociative symptoms as well as for those whose health problems stem from early trauma rather than current illness or injury.  

Learning Objectives

Describe the rationale for using EMDR with health related problems
Describe 3 client populations and 3 health problems for which EMDR can be utilized.
Identify the cycles of trauma/negative emotions/stress/pain as self-defeating/perpetuating often ongoing set of physical and mental health problems.
Describe the potential client populations and their unique problems.
Identify 5 sequelae of childhood abuse which affect the physical and mental health of the complex trauma client.
Summarize treatment planning phases, depending on client population and problems.
Describe 3 stabilizing interventions necessary for dissociative and complex trauma clients prior to the processing phase work.
Explain the purpose of psychoeducation regarding health issues, health consumerism.
Explain the rationale for specific health history taking.
Describe 3 types of healing imagery.
Describe the types of targets dealt with in EMDR work with issues of health.
Demonstrate an EMDR pain protocol in a practice session.
Describe a future template rehearsal.
Carol Forgash, LCSW, BCD
Meet the instructor

Carol Forgash, LCSW, BCD

Carol 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), which has been translated into Italian and French (2015). 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.   

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.  

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.