The Basics of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

During this continuing education event, Dr. Judi Moolten will cover the basics of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and how to incorporate EMDR into clinical practice. EMDR is a treatment tool for trauma that has been around for over 25 years. EMDR takes a multi-disciplinary approach utilizing several proven protocols to trauma treatment including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centered therapies. EMDR stimulates both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously while the person in treatment focuses on external stimuli.

EMDR includes an 8-phase protocol, also known as an Adaptive Information Processing Model that provides a top-down approach to trauma treatment. The eight phases include identifying targets for treatment and preparing the person for the EMDR; stress-reduction and coping skills; processing trauma using EMDR procedures; closing an EMDR session; individual self-maintenance; and follow-up.

EMDR is effective in the treatment of posttraumatic stress, anxiety, abuse, and depression. EMDR can be used with single or multiple incidents of trauma and debriefing. It is most effective for people who have directly or indirectly experienced trauma that has a cognitive thread.

This introductory-level web conference is designed to help clinicians:

1. Identify the “Big Three” causes of trauma;
2. Describe what EMDR is and the populations it is most appropriate for;
3. Explain the latest clinical research associated with EMDR;
4. Outline the 8-Phase EMDR protocol.

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Continuing Education (CE) Information

1.5 CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.

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To receive CE credit hours for an archived event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 12 or 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events generally are considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

Registration Information

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Mental health professionals who are not members can attend this live web conference for $30.95 or access the homestudy recording for $15.50. Sign up here to purchase this CE course and earn a CE certificate.

If the event is canceled by GoodTherapy, registrants who purchased the event will be notified and the charge for the event will be refunded

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