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LEARNING OBJECTIVES • EMDR BASIC TRAINING
BASIC TRAINING LEARNING OBJECTIVES.
PART 1
- Identify the Three-Pronged Protocol of EMDR therapy
- List 2 hypothesized brain mechanisms utilized in EMDR reprocessing
- List 3 important existing research studies
- List 3 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapy
- List 3 examples of small “t” traumas
- List 3 examples of big “T” traumas
- List 3 typical ways people process disturbing life experiences
- Describe the elements of a target memory node
- Describe a processing channel
- Name the 8 phases of EMDR therapy for comprehensive treatment
- List 3 kinds of eye movements used in EMDR reprocessing
- Describe 2 common reasons for blocked processing
- Distinguish between state change and trait change in EMDR therapy
PART 2
- Describe the adaptive information processing system
- Identify the purpose of the Assessment Phase of EMDR therapy
- Identify the purpose of utilizing the SUD scale and what it stands for
- Identify the purpose of the VOC scale and what it stands for
- Identify the reprocessing phases involved in memory reprocessing
- Describe one purpose for Safe/Calm Place utilization
- Describe 3 symptoms suggesting a possible dissociative disorder
- Describe when you would apply the Future Template
- Identify 2 clinical situations where EMD would be appropriate
- Distinguish between adult-onset trauma and developmental trauma
- Describe the protocol for a single traumatic event
- Describe how EMDR therapy can address the impact of racial, religious, and ethnic prejudice and bias
- Distinguish between direct questioning and the Floatback technique
PART 3
- Describe 3 categories of memories used in RDI
- Describe what is meant by a targeting sequence plan
- Describe 3 cognitive interweave strategies for use in blocked processing
- Identify when the Recent Events Protocol would be appropriate
- Describe one important caution for using EMDR therapy with addictions
- Describe what is meant by moral injury in EMDR therapy with combat veterans
- Identify 3 differences in applying EMDR therapy to working with children
PART 4
4.1 Helping First Responders and Health Care Workers
- Name at least two EMDR treatment protocols that could be used to treat this population
- Identify at least two client variables that are unique to this population
4.2 Tackling Addictions
- Identify at least two variables that help determine if a client who has a history of addiction is stable enough for processing
- Identify at least one variable that determines whether to target a present trigger or the underlying trauma from the past
4.3 Treating Complex Trauma
- Identify at least one stabilization technique that can be used with clients who are dissociative
- Identify at least one EMDR treatment protocol that can be used with clients who are dissociative