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