Advanced EMDR Training Complex Trauma
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1)
15 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 2)
TBD CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Decoding the Model of EMDR Therapy
2 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Live Virtual 8/2/24
The Readiness Course for EMDR Clinicians
6.5 EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Webinar
Part 1
The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in Developing Readiness and Target Sequence Planning
15 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Online
Advanced EMDR Training
Part 2
The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in Reprocessing Maladaptive Strategies for Managing Affect & Attachment
18 APA & EMDRIA CEs - Self-Paced Online
Advanced EMDR Training
Start with Part 1 only, or bundle with Part 2 and save $100.
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy
(Part 1)
The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in developing Readiness and Target Sequence Planning
Location: Self-Paced Online
Advanced EMDR Training
This self-paced online Advanced EMDR Training introduces a visual method for understanding and explaining the AIP model, the EMDR therapy process, and how complex developmental trauma manifests in memory networks.
The course focuses on strategic methods for Case Conceptualization, Readiness Assessment, and Target Sequence Planning when treating Complex Developmental Trauma with EMDR therapy, curating and synthesizing methods learned from the best of the best in the EMDR therapy field over the past almost 20 years.
Specific attention is given to understanding symptoms through the lens of Affect and Attachment Management Strategies that clients have developed as adaptations to early trauma and unmet attachment needs.
The course includes quite a bit of clinical video for real-life illustration of the concepts, showing when things go smoothly and not so smoothly. 20+ fillable PDFs are provided for organizing implementation of the strategies introduced in the training.
Begin with Part 1 only, or bundle with Part 2 to save $100 on both.
4 Monthly Installments may be available to you through Afterpay. Additional payment plan options may be available through Klarna.
Afterpay:
The option of installment payments is available through Afterpay at checkout for qualifying applicants. Full or partial refunds for Afterpay transactions are available up to 120 days after the original payment, minus the fees from the original charge. If Afterpay is used for training registration, refunds will not be provided separately or additionally by Precision EMDR Academy. Not all customers are guaranteed approval for Afterpay, as approval depends on various factors considered during Afterpay’s assessment. Afterpay may perform a soft credit check for using the monthly installment option. Decisions regarding qualification are made soley by Afterpay, and Precision EMDR Academy has no influence or responsibility in approval to use Afterpay.
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10% Off is available for the following: Enter discount code SPECIALCIRCUMSTANCES at checkout and specify qualification.
- Clinicians working primarily with Minoritized Populations (comprising approximately 75% of caseload).
- Clinicians working directly within the Military or are, themselves, Military Service Members (Former or Active-Duty), First Responders, or their spouses.
- Clinicians working within a Non-Profit Organization.
Note: We're sorry, only one discount code can be used per order.
A copy of the participant's qualifying license must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of a current professional license has been received.
- Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.
- Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree or above in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1) with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) your State Registration as a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional AND (2) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter has been received.
- These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.
- Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Graduate Students must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1) with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) AND (2) a copy of a qualifying graduate transcript must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter and a copy of a qualifying Graduate Transcript has been received.
- Qualifying graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.
- Graduate students who would like to take this course must submit a Graduate Transcript in order to verify their eligibility.
EMDR Training Level: Full EMDR Training is Required. Attendees must have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training (including the 10 hours of required Consultation). A copy of the participants EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training Certificate of Completion must be submitted to the Training Portal in the Participant Agreement during registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training Certificate of Completion has been received. Please note, some agencies offer EMDR trainings that are not EMDRIA-Approved. No continuing education credits nor EMDRIA credits will be issued to those who have not completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training.
Full attendance of the training is required to receive Continuing Education Credit. Participants are required to pass a post-test to evaluate learning of the program material. The post-test includes 6-8 multiple choice questions per hour/CE credit. A minimum of 75% correct answers, within 3 attempts, is required to pass. At the end of the post-test, participants are required to attest to having attended the training in full and that they are the person who completed the post-test, as well as to identify words embedded throughout the program. Log in data on the course site is used to verify completion of all program modules.
As all course materials become immediately available once registration is complete, refunds for the course will generally not be issued. If you have a grievance and/or believe your concern should be considered as an exception to this refund policy, please follow the below instructions for submitting a grievance.
Precision EMDR Academy reserves the right to refuse anyone participation in a training program whether due to qualification, reputation, behavior, or any other reason at Precision EMDR Academy's prerogative. Precision EMDR Academy also reserves the right to expel a participant from a training at such point that Precision EMDR Academy determines that continued participation would not be in the best interest of that participant, other participants, Precision EMDR Academy, and/or the public. Should Precision EMDR Academy learn that a registered participant in a training program is not in fact qualified to participate, their participation will be refused and/or discontinued. Fees may apply as per the Cancellations policy.
Precision EMDR Academy acknowledges the traumatic impact and other harms of violence and discrimination. We oppose oppression in all forms, and aspire to promote access for all, without discriminatory behavior or bias. Precision EMDR Academy values creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment for training regardless of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Please bring any concerns regarding training experiences contrary to these values to the attention of Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, at susie@precisionemdracademy.com, or Venessa De La Cruz, Director of Community Connection, at venessa@ignitehopellc.com.
All trainings by Precision EMDR Academy are held in facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations for in-person or virtual trainings are required for any reason (including accessibility, necessary dietary restrictions, and space for nursing infants), please notify us 30 days in advance at admin@precisionemdr.com. It is important to us that we are able to team with you in making adequate preparations to meet your needs.
There is no commercial support for this program. Susanne Morgan is the owner of Precision EMDR Academy. Executive members of the Professional Credentialing Committee receive compensation for their role in development and quality assurance of training content. There are no known conflicts of interest.
Precision EMDR Academy is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, is responsible to identify, declare, and resolve any potential conflict of interest Precision EMDR Academy may have in offering any specific program of continuing education. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Director of Training will assume responsibility to resolve the potential conflict. Precision EMDR Academy requires that professionals participating in the planning of continuing education identify any potential conflict of interest they may have in the review, selection, development, delivery, or evaluation of that program and disclose the conflict or recuse themselves from any decision-making concerning that program. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, The Director of Training will ensure that the individual recuses themselves from the planning process.There are no known conflicts of interest. There are no known conflicts of interest.
It is Precision EMDR Academy’s policy to treat all participants and potential participants with fairness and professionalism, and to strive for excellence in the services we provide. Precision EMDR Academy is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict compliance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. Precision EMDR Academy will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Susanne Morgan, LMFT, Director of Training, in consultation with Colette Lord, PhD, Director of Professional Credentialing; Danielle Hiestand, PsyD, LMFT, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing; and Venessa De La Cruz, LCSW, Director of Community Connection.
While Precision EMDR Academy goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be an occasional issue which requires intervention and/or action by staff. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.
A grievance is defined as any occurrence, situation, or condition that a participant thinks is improper, unfair, unjust, or inequitable. This policy provides participants with the opportunity to express a concern or complaint related to the quality of services. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, unprofessionally, or feel that your rights have been breached, please follow the procedures outlined below. Precision EMDR Academy will not retaliate against anyone for filing a grievance. Resolutions are case specific and may include an attempt to move the participant to another training or consultation cohort, provide a credit for a subsequent training, or provide a partial or full refund of the training fee.
If you have a grievance, the concern may be discussed with a Precision EMDR Academy staff member or the Director of Training. If you are not satisfied, you may proceed to the next step of this grievance procedure by filing a written grievance. You may also file a written grievance without any preliminary discussion if you believe that such discussion would not be appropriate to the situation. Written grievances should be sent to the Director of Training at susie@precisionemdracademy.com. The Director of Training will initiate an investigation and provide an acknowledgment to you within two business days. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two business days, please contact the Director of Training by email or phone at 760-452-2776 to confirm your written grievance has been received. The Director of Training, Assistant Director of Training, Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection will conduct a review of the matter and make recommendations for its resolution.
If your grievance regards the Director of Training, the written grievance should be submitted to the Director of Community Connection at venessa@ignitehopellc.com. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two business days, please contact the Director of Community Connection by email or phone at 480-526-4532 to confirm your written grievance has been received. The Director of Training will be made aware of the grievance. However, to ameliorate any conflict of interest, the review of the matter will be conducted by the Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection who will make recommendations for its resolution.
Precision EMDR Academy will report the outcome of the grievance investigation to you within 21 business days after the grievance is received. If the grievance investigation cannot be concluded within 21 days, you will be notified and given a new date of up to 45 days, at which time a resolution or determination will be made. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the results, you may contact the Director of Training (or the Director of Community Connection if the grievance regards the Director of Training) to further discuss the matter. The Director of Training, Director of Professional Credentialing, Assistant Director of Professional Credentialing, and Director of Community Connection will conduct a review of the matter and will respond to you in writing within 21 business days, and this decision and recommendation will be final.
Foundations
- Evidence-Based Practice & Practice-Based Evidence
- Defining Trauma
- EMDR Therapy as Transdiagnostic
- Principles of Trauma Informed Treatment
Visually Decoding the AIP Model
Visually Decoding the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
Visually Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma
- Defining Complex Developmental Trauma
- Secure vs. NonSecure Attachment
- Negative Cognitions for Targeting Attachment & Affect Management Strategies/Adaptations
Safety within the Therapeutic Relationship
- Addressing Identity, Race, and Culture
Screening for Dissociation
Preparation Exercises with Complex Developmental Trauma
- Container
- Calm Place
- Resource Developmental & Installation (RDI)
- Support Team Gift Exercise
History Gathering Tools
- Attachment-Focused Interview
- Trigger Decoding Log
- Top Tens Memory Decoding Exercise
- Readiness Checklist
Decoding Cognition Themes
Visually Decoding Target Sequence Planning
- Comprehensive
- Symptom-Focused
- Crisis/Intrusion Focused
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This self-paced homestudy webinar provides a visual explanation of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which is the theoretical foundation of EMDR therapy. Graphics depicting adaptive and maladaptive memory networks are used to illustrate key implications for treating complex developmental trauma with EMDR therapy. Strategic methods for history gathering and preparation are delineated as means of assessing a client’s readiness for trauma memory reprocessing, guarding against risks associated with EMDR therapy, and incorporating essential attention to a client’s identity, race, and culture. Worksheets are provided for decoding the connections between a client’s symptoms, triggers, and trauma memory networks, as well as for creating comprehensive, symptom-focused, and crisis/intrusion-focused target sequence plans based on these connections. Concepts throughout the training are explained via lecture accompanied by detailed slides, which include extensive use of graphics to clarify key points. Integration of interventions into clinical practice is supported by worksheets, checklists, rubrics, suggested practicum exercises, and video demonstrations. The course is focused on adult clients. (Advanced Level)
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 types of Adaptive Information and 2 types of Maladaptive Information that comprise Memory Networks according to the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model, which is the theoretical foundation of EMDR therapy.
- Describe the relevance of assessing the Adaptive Information Memory Network, in addition to the Trauma Memory Networks, when treating complex developmental trauma.
- Identify 3 or more components of Readiness that determine when treatment can progress from stabilization to EMDR memory reprocessing when treating complex developmental trauma.
- Identify at least 2 methods to assess for each component of Readiness to progress from stabilization to EMDR memory reprocessing when treating complex developmental trauma.
- Identify at least 2 ways that integrating discussion of the client’s identity, race, and cultural history is important to providing effective EMDR therapy for clients with complex developmental trauma.
- Explain 1 method for decoding how a client’s symptoms are connected to present triggers and trauma memory networks.
- Explain 1 method for identifying negative cognitions for targeting maladaptive strategies for managing negative affect and unmet attachment needs related to complex developmental trauma.
- Describe at least 2 methods for creating a Target Sequence Plan to organize the reprocessing phases of EMDR therapy for treatment of complex developmental trauma.
Bryant, R. A., & Chan, I. (2017). Activating attachment representations during memory retrieval modulates intrusive traumatic memories. Consciousness and Cognition: An International Journal, 55, 197–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2017.08.010
Civilotti, C., Cussino, M., Callerame, C., Fernandez, I., & Zaccagnino, M. (2019). Changing the adult state of mind with respect to attachment: An exploratory study of the role of EMDR Psychotherapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(3), 176–186. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.3.176
DiNardo, J., & Marotta-Walters, S. (2019). Cultural themes and discourse in EMDR therapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(2), 111–123. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.2.111
Hase, M. (2021). Instant resource installation and extensive resource installation - two novel techniques for resource installation in EMDR therapy—Theory, description and case report. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 5(4), Article 100224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2021.100224
Hase M, Balmaceda UM, Ostacoli L, Liebermann P and Hofmann A (2017) The AIP Model of EMDR Therapy and Pathogenic Memories. Front. Psychol. 8:1578. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01578
Karatzias, T., Shevlin, M., Hyland, P., Brewin, C. R., Cloitre, M., Bradley, A., Kitchiner, N. J., Jumbe, S., Bisson, J. I., & Roberts, N. P. (2018). The role of negative cognitions, emotion regulation strategies, and attachment style in complex post‐traumatic stress disorder: Implications for new and existing therapies. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 57(2), 177–185. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12172
Lassri, D., Luyten, P., Fonagy, P., & Shahar, G. (2018). Undetected scars? Self-criticism, attachment, and romantic relationships among otherwise well-functioning childhood sexual abuse survivors. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 10(1), 121–129. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000271
Marshall, E. M., Karantzas, G. C., Chesterman, S., & Kambouropoulos, N. (2022). Unpacking the association between attachment insecurity and PTSD symptoms: The mediating role of coping strategies. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001270
Reynolds, C., Simms, J., Webb, K., Corry, M., McDermott, B., Ryan, M., Shannon, M., & Dyer, K. F. W. (2017). Client factors that predict the therapeutic alliance in a chronic, complex trauma sample. Traumatology, 23(4), 294–302. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000114
Rosoff, A. L. (2019). How we do what we do: The therapist, EMDR, and treatment of complex trauma. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(1), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.1.61
Fifteen (15) hours of APA CE credit are available for attendees who are present for the entire program. Precision EMDR Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
APA credits are accepted by most doctoral and masters-level licensing boards. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes the American Psychological Association as an approval agency for CE providers: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html. You are responsible to verify with your state licensing board regarding qualifying continuing education credits.
Fifteen (15) EMDRIA Credits are available for attendees who are present for the entire program. This program is consistent with the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR. Susanne Morgan, LMFT and Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents in accordance with EMDRIA requirements. EMDRIA Credit Provider #18001 / EC Program Approval No.18001-DL04
Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 2)
The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in Reprocessing Maladaptive Strategies for Managing Affect & Attachment
Location: Self-Paced Online
Advanced EMDR Training
Prerequisites: Complete EMDRI-Approved EMDR Basic Training AND Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1)
Note: Part 2 is NOT available as a separate purchase apart from or without prior enrollment in Part 1.
This self-paced online Advanced EMDR Training provides a visual explanation of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model of EMDR therapy. Graphics depicting adaptive and maladaptive memory networks are used to illustrate key implications for treating complex developmental trauma with EMDR therapy, including application to the spectrum of dissociative symptoms and disorders.
The connection between symptoms, triggers, and trauma memory networks in complex developmental trauma is conceptualized through an EMDR therapy lens, with particular focus on negative cognitions that describe how a client's symptoms manage their sense of worth, safety, power, or belonging. Methods for reprocessing maladaptive strategies for managing negative affect and unmet attachment needs are discussed, including reprocessing of associated maladaptive positive affect. Common blocking beliefs when reprocessing complex developmental trauma and interweaves to address blocked processing are presented.
Concepts throughout the training are explained via lecture accompanied by detailed slides, which include extensive use of graphics to clarify key points. Integration of interventions into clinical practice is supported by video demonstrations. The course is focused on adult clients. (Advanced Level)
Note: This course builds on foundational material in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1): The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in developing Readiness and Target Sequence Planning. Part 2 is NOT available as a separate purchase apart from or without prior enrollment in Part 1.
4 Monthly Installments may be available to you through Afterpay. Additional payment plan options may be available through Klarna.
Afterpay:
The option of installment payments is available through Afterpay at checkout for qualifying applicants. Full or partial refunds for Afterpay transactions are available up to 120 days after the original payment, minus the fees from the original charge. If Afterpay is used for training registration, refunds will not be provided separately or additionally by Precision EMDR Academy. Not all customers are guaranteed approval for Afterpay, as approval depends on various factors considered during Afterpay’s assessment. Afterpay may perform a soft credit check for using the monthly installment option. Decisions regarding qualification are made soley by Afterpay, and Precision EMDR Academy has no influence or responsibility in approval to use Afterpay.
Klarna:
Klarna is a Buy Now Pay Later payment method that allows you to choose from various payment plans. To pay with Klarna, you will be redirected during checkout to Klarna’s site, where you either sign up or log in to authorize the payment by agreeing to the terms of a payment plan. Full or partial refunds for Klarna transactions are available up to 180 days after the original payment. There are no fees to refund a charge however, the fees from the original charge will not be returned. If applicable, anything related to interest will be handled directly by Klarna. Decisions regarding qualifications are made soley by Klarna, and Precision EMDR Academy has no influence or responsibility in approval to use Klarna.
10% Off is available for the following: Enter discount code SPECIALCIRCUMSTANCES at checkout and specify qualification.
- Clinicians working primarily with Minoritized Populations (comprising approximately 75% of caseload).
- Clinicians working directly within the Military or are, themselves, Military Service Members (Former or Active-Duty), First Responders, or their spouses.
- Clinicians working within a Non-Profit Organization.
Note: We're sorry, only one discount code can be used per order.
A copy of the participant's qualifying license must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of a current professional license has been received.
- Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.
- Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree or above in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 2) with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) your State Registration as a Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional AND (2) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter has been received.
- These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.
- Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.
- Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.
Graduate Students must have the approval of their Clinical Supervisor, documented in a letter stating the following: "I approve enrollment in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 2) with understanding that participants' integration of EMDR skills into clinical practice and permission to present real clinical content (with identities masked) are essential components of the training." A copy of (1) a current Clinical Supervisor’s Verification Letter of acknowledgement of the above (including the supervisor's degree and license number) AND (2) a copy of a qualifying graduate transcript must be submitted to the Training Portal under Essentials: Participant Agreement after registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the Clinical Supervisor's Verification Letter and a copy of a qualifying Graduate Transcript has been received.
- Qualifying graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work) or related mental health discipline. Students must have completed their core graduate academic coursework and must be in the practicum/internship portion of their graduate program. First year graduate students are not eligible. Graduate students must be on a licensing track and working under the supervision of a fully licensed mental health clinician.
- Graduate students who would like to take this course must submit a Graduate Transcript in order to verify their eligibility.
EMDR Training Level: Full EMDR Training is Required. Attendees must have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training (including the 10 hours of required Consultation). A copy of the participants EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training Certificate of Completion must be submitted to the Training Portal in the Participant Agreement during registration. Registration is not complete until a copy of the EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training Certificate of Completion has been received. Please note, some agencies offer EMDR trainings that are not EMDRIA-Approved. No continuing education credits nor EMDRIA credits will be issued to those who have not completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training.
Full attendance of the training is required to receive Continuing Education Credit. Participants are required to pass a post-test to evaluate learning of the program material. The post-test includes 6-8 multiple choice questions per hour/CE credit. A minimum of 75% correct answers, within 3 attempts, is required to pass. At the end of the post-test, participants are required to attest to having attended the training in full and that they are the person who completed the post-test, as well as to identify words embedded throughout the program. Log in data on the course site is used to verify completion of all program modules.
As all course materials become immediately available once registration is complete, refunds for the course will generally not be issued. If you have a grievance and/or believe your concern should be considered as an exception to this refund policy, please follow the below instructions for submitting a grievance.
Precision EMDR Academy reserves the right to refuse anyone participation in a training program whether due to qualification, reputation, behavior, or any other reason at Precision EMDR Academy's prerogative. Precision EMDR Academy also reserves the right to expel a participant from a training at such point that Precision EMDR Academy determines that continued participation would not be in the best interest of that participant, other participants, Precision EMDR Academy, and/or the public. Should Precision EMDR Academy learn that a registered participant in a training program is not in fact qualified to participate, their participation will be refused and/or discontinued. Fees may apply as per the Cancellations policy.
Precision EMDR Academy acknowledges the traumatic impact and other harms of violence and discrimination. We oppose oppression in all forms, and aspire to promote access for all, without discriminatory behavior or bias. Precision EMDR Academy values creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment for training regardless of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Please bring any concerns regarding training experiences contrary to these values to the attention of Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, at susie@precisionemdracademy.com, or Venessa De La Cruz, Director of Community Connection, at venessa@ignitehopellc.com.
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Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, is responsible to identify, declare, and resolve any potential conflict of interest Precision EMDR Academy may have in offering any specific program of continuing education. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Director of Training will assume responsibility to resolve the potential conflict. Precision EMDR Academy requires that professionals participating in the planning of continuing education identify any potential conflict of interest they may have in the review, selection, development, delivery, or evaluation of that program and disclose the conflict or recuse themselves from any decision-making concerning that program. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, The Director of Training will ensure that the individual recuses themselves from the planning process.There is no commercial support for this program. Susanne Morgan is the owner of Precision EMDR Academy. Executive members of the Professional Credentialing Committee receive compensation for their role in development and quality assurance of training content. There are no known conflicts of interest.
Precision EMDR Academy is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
Susanne Morgan, Director of Training, is responsible to identify, declare, and resolve any potential conflict of interest Precision EMDR Academy may have in offering any specific program of continuing education. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Director of Training will assume responsibility to resolve the potential conflict. Precision EMDR Academy requires that professionals participating in the planning of continuing education identify any potential conflict of interest they may have in the review, selection, development, delivery, or evaluation of that program and disclose the conflict or recuse themselves from any decision-making concerning that program. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, The Director of Training will ensure that the individual recuses themselves from the planning process.
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Visually Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma
- Adaptive & Maladaptive Memory Network Complexities
- Maladaptive Strategies for Managing Negative Affect & Unmet Attachment Needs
Visually Decoding Dissociative Disorders
Visually Decoding Blocked Processing
- Simple Strategies
- Complex Strategies - Feeder Memories & Blocking Beliefs
- Advanced Strategies - Cognitive Interweaves & Restricted Processing
- Specialized Strategies for Dissociative Disorders
The Spectrum of Blocking Beliefs & Dissociative Phobias in Complex Developmental Trauma
- Key Blocking Beliefs in Complex Developmental Trauma
- Key Phobias in Dissociative Disorders
Interweaves for Blocked Processing re: Maladaptive Strategies for Managing Negative Affect
- Avoidance of Emotions, Sensations, and Realizations
- Difficulty Staying Connected to the Supportive Presence of the Therapist
- Difficulty Staying Connected to the Present
Methods fo Reprocessing Maladaptive Positive Affect
- Level of Positive Affect Method (LOPA)
- Feeling State Addiction Protocol (FSAP)
Interweaves for Blocked Processing re: Maladaptive Strategies for Managing Unmet Attachment Needs
- Loving Eyes
- Needs Meeting
- Retrieval
- Tucking In
Methods for Reprocessing Attachment-Focused Maladaptive Positive Affect
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This homestudy webinar provides a visual explanation of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which is the theoretical foundation of EMDR therapy. Graphics depicting adaptive and maladaptive memory networks are used to illustrate key implications for treating complex developmental trauma with EMDR therapy, including application to the spectrum of dissociative symptoms and disorders. The connection between symptoms, triggers, and trauma memory networks in complex developmental trauma is conceptualized through an EMDR therapy lens, with particular focus on negative cognitions that describe how the client’s symptoms manage their sense of worth, safety, power, or belonging. Methods for reprocessing maladaptive strategies for managing negative affect and unmet attachment needs are discussed, including reprocessing of associated maladaptive positive affect. Common blocking beliefs when reprocessing complex developmental trauma and interweaves to address blocked processing are presented. Concepts throughout the training are explained via lecture accompanied by detailed slides, which include extensive use of graphics to clarify key points. Integration of interventions into clinical practice is supported by video demonstrations. (Advanced Level)
Note: This course builds on foundational material in Decoding Complex Developmental Trauma using EMDR Therapy (Part 1): The Connection between Symptoms, Triggers, and Trauma Memory Networks in developing Readiness and Target Sequence Planning.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Describe 1 conceptualization of the connection between symptoms, triggers, and trauma memory networks in complex developmental trauma, using the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model of EMDR therapy.
- Explain 1 method for formulating negative cognitions that describe how the client’s symptoms manage their sense of worth, safety, power, or belonging through maladaptive strategies for managing negative affect and unmet attachment needs.
- Describe 1 conceptualization of dissociative symptoms and disorders using the AIP model of EMDR therapy.
- Identify 3 or more blocking beliefs related to unmet attachment needs that may arise when reprocessing complex developmental trauma.
- Explain at least 1 method to reprocess maladaptive strategies for managing negative affect related to complex developmental trauma using EMDR therapy.
- Explain at least 1 method to reprocess maladaptive strategies for managing unmet attachment needs using EMDR therapy.
- Describe 3 or more interweaves that can be used to address attachment-related blocked processing when targeting complex developmental trauma memories.
- Explain at least 1 method to reprocess maladaptive positive affect associated with strategies for managing negative affect and unmet attachment needs related to complex developmental trauma using EMDR therapy.
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Bryant, R. A., & Chan, I. (2017). Activating attachment representations during memory retrieval modulates intrusive traumatic memories. Consciousness and Cognition: An International Journal, 55, 197–204.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2017.08.010
Civilotti, C. ,Cussino, M., Callerame, C. , Fernandez, I., & Zaccagnino, M. (2019). Changing the adult state of mind with respect to attachment: An exploratory study of the role of EMDR Psychotherapy. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(3),176–186. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.3.176
Hase, M., Balmaceda, U. M., Ostacoli, L., Liebermann, P., and Hofmann, A. (2017) The AIP Model of EMDR Therapy and Pathogenic Memories. Front. Psychol. 8:1578. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01578
Karatzias, T., Shevlin, M., Hyland, P., Brewin, C. R., Cloitre, M., Bradley, A., Kitchiner, N.J., Jumbe, S., Bisson, J. I., & Roberts, N. P. (2018). The role of negative cognitions, emotion regulation strategies, and attachment style in complex post‐traumatic stress disorder: Implications for new and existing therapies. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 57(2),177–185. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12172
Lassri, D., Luyten, P., Fonagy, P., & Shahar, G. (2018). Undetected scars? Self-criticism,attachment, and romantic relationships among otherwise well-functioning childhood sexual abuse survivors. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 10(1), 121–129. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000271
Marshall, E. M., Karantzas, G. C., Chesterman, S., & Kambouropoulos, N. (2022). Unpacking the association between attachment insecurity and PTSD symptoms: The mediating role of coping strategies. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001270
Mosquera, D., & Knipe, J. (2017). Idealization and maladaptive positive emotion: EMDR therapy for women who are ambivalent about leaving an abusive partner. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 11(1), 54–66. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.11.1.54
Rosoff, A. L. (2019). How we do what we do: The therapist, EMDR, and treatment of complex trauma. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 13(1), 61–74. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.13.1.61
Sgualdini, E., Favaro, N., Dal Lago, D.,Cibin, M., & Chiamulera, C. (2023). A randomized study to compare the effects of EMDR added to TAU on substance memory in a residential addiction setting. Journal of Substance Use. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2023.2166611
Eighteen (18) hours of APA CE credit are available for attendees who are present for the entire program. Precision EMDR Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
APA credits are accepted by most doctoral and masters-level licensing boards. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes the American Psychological Association as an approval agency for CE providers: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html. You are responsible to verify with your state licensing board regarding qualifying continuing education credits.
Eighteen (18) EMDRIA Credits are available for attendees who are present for the entire program. This program is consistent with the EMDRIA Definition of EMDR. Susanne Morgan, LMFT and Precision EMDR Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its contents in accordance with EMDRIA requirements. EMDRIA Credit Provider #18001 / EC Program Approval No.18001-DL06
Why choose Precision EMDR™ for Advanced EMDR Training in Complex Trauma?
Boutique Training Agency
Precision EMDR Academy is a boutique training agency dedicated to excellence in preparing clinicians to provide precision EMDR therapy, using strategic case conceptualization and skillful, safe, effective technique.
Expert Guidance
Susie Morgan, LMFT, BCETS, Approved Consultant & Trainer, has utlized her 20 years as an EMDR therapist, specializing in Complex PTSD and Attachment Trauma, to develop trainings that address key areas where EMDR therapists struggle in treating complexity.
Curated Strategies
Part 1 & 2 synthesize interventions developed by the first generation of EMDR therapists trained directly by Francine Shapiro, integrating their insights into a strategic methodology to potentiate effectiveness in a wide range of cases.
Real Stories from our Advanced EMDR Training for Complex Trauma Students
The presentation was wonderful, and wish I had been trained this way originally.
Conceptualizing the AIP and Maladaptive storage through the tree image and its representation of various aspects of identifying stored trauma is so beneficial. The visual facilitates a greater understanding of key concepts that otherwise can be difficult to explain.
Susie Morgan is an amazing trainer with a profound EMDR acumen. Thank you.
I like the visuals of the trees that you utilized to help us understand how the Memory Network works and the way it stores memories and the importance of understanding how to create a treatment plan for Complex Trauma.
I also enjoyed you sharing with us some of the raw videos where you go step by step describing what was going on in the session and why you chose certain interventions to help client move along in the desired phase of treatment.
EMDRIA Certified Therapists
Susie's course and the included forms are incredibly helpful! Such a good deal for everything you get. Highly recommend. And a very clear approach to treatment planning. Check it out!
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant
I have also taken this course and have loved all of the forms that are part of it. They have really helped me in my practice!! Would highly recommend them and the course. Total game changer!!
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant
The powerpoint slides are so valuable and the video's are golden to see the work in action.
The videos from both Day 1 & 2. It showed the therapist in action and the challenges/hiccups that come along with the process.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Consultant
The presenter has created a robust model for effective EMDR case conceptualization for working with complex trauma.
Synthesizing from experts within the field, this training allows for precision targeting, allowing providers to see the forest and the trees, and to confidently engage in a systematic approach to treatment planning.
This new learning will aid in my treatment planning and effectively evaluating and treating complex trauma.
Fantastic training overall. Susie does a wonderful way of organizing the information into a visual representation of trauma.
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