Course

Implications of EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Grooming and Exploitation

Format

Online Course

Duration

1.5 hours

Presenter

Susan Darker-Smith, BABCP EMDR

Prices

$65

General Price

$32.50

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About

Course Description

The role of grooming and sexual exploitation/trafficking is a growing problem affecting our youth and putting those most vulnerable (i.e., those fleeing war) at risk of being trafficked. This presentation will explore the challenges of treating clients who have been groomed, exploited, and/or trafficked. The impact of grooming on client disclosure will be addressed with real case examples to illustrate how for some clients, the emotional bond between an abuser and survivor may impact their willingness to see their experiences as 'traumatic'. This has an impact on therapists, expecting to treat clients of grooming and/or sexual exploitation with EMDR for 'trauma'. Knowing where clients are in the grooming cycle helps the therapist to know where to begin and which wounds need addressing first.  


Recognize the origin of grooming, exploitation, and/or trafficking helps to create a collaborative treatment plan which places the client at the heart of the process, handing them back the control and power stolen from them in the process of being groomed, exploited or / and trafficked. This presentation is for therapists working with clients who have been (or are currently being) groomed, sexually exploited or / and trafficked.

*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.). This course is appropriate for post-doctoral graduates and clinicians with advanced knowledge of various therapeutic treatment modalities and theoretical orientations.

EMDRIA and CE's credits

1.5 EMDRIA Credits (Included in course price). 1 CE Credit (Included in course price). Please click here to see the CE information and instructions on how to obtain your CE credits/certificates of attendance.)

Skill Level of Audience

Intermediate.

Course Outline

0-30 minutes
30-60 minutes
60-90 minutes
Attendees will be able to identify the main categories of grooming and which category their client falls into.
Formulate the wounds experienced by clients who have been groomed, sexually exploited, and/or trafficked by understanding the nature of them.
Identify different forms of EMDR protocols and interventions (including Narratives), dependent upon the wound being treated and the client's strengths/challenges.

Learning Objectives

Identify the main categories of grooming and which category their client falls into. 

Describe the wounds experienced by clients who have been groomed, sexually exploited and/or trafficked by understanding the nature of the vulnerabilities.


Identify different forms of EMDR protocols and interventions (including Narratives), dependent upon the wound being treated and the client's strengths/challenges. Q&A

Susan Darker-Smith, BABCP EMDR Europe C & A Trainer
Meet the instructor

Susan Darker-Smith, BABCP EMDR

Susan Darker-Smith, Director: Child Trauma Therapy Centre - Founding Trustee: TRN UK - EMDR Europe Accredited C & A Trainer.  Susan Darker-Smith is the Clinical Director of the Child Trauma Therapy Centre, UK, and a Europe Accredited Child & Adolescent EMDR Trainer. She has taught therapists in countries around the world in the field of child trauma alongside offering pro bono or low-cost trainings to countries with limited funds. She is a founding member of the Trauma Response Network (UK) and the Global Child-EMDR Alliance (founded to support children's mental health during the pandemic). Susan has published in the fields of neurodiversity, children's mental health and eating disorders alongside presenting at international and national conferences in the fields of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and neurodiversity. 

She believes that our actions today impact the children of tomorrow. 

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, Bethany Warren, 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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