Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic method for healing trauma-based problems. Attachment-Focused EMDR is an evolution from standard EMDR and stresses the importance of creating safety for the client; it recognizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of the work and respects the complexity and diversity of clients who present in therapy.

The need to be flexible and adapt treatment according to client-centered cultural and individual needs is emphasized. These basic principles are essential for attachment and developmental repair. This training teaches thoughtful modifications of the standard EMDR protocol and extensive resourcing for stabilization and ego strengthening, which aids in the repair of attachment traumas and developmental deficits.

In a supportive environment, participants learn how to use AF-EMDR in clinical practice. Through lecture, hands-on practice, and demonstrations, you learn to:

• Construct protocols and procedures for using AF-EMDR with a variety of clients
• Demonstrate clinical application of EMDR and AF-EMDR concepts and procedural steps
• Demonstrate client selection criteria and cautions necessary for safe use of AF-EMDR
• Utilize resource development and installation in cases of challenging life situations, blocked beliefs, or for performance enhancement
• Identify methods for developing inner resources used for interweaves and client closure
• Construct AF-EMDR targets using the bridging technique
• Integrate AF-EMDR into clinical practice with a range of clients and presenting problems

As per Parnell Institute Guidelines, attendance is limited to mental health professionals who are licensed to provide treatment in their states, province, or country, and are currently treating traumatized clients.

Participants wishing to complete the requirements for AF-EMDR Basic Training must complete parts 1 and 2, receive 10 hours of consultation from a Parnell Institute-approved consultant, then take Parnell Institute’s Attachment-Focused EMDR Basic Training Part 3.

• To register for this training, you must have an active license, certification, or the equivalent to practice as a mental health professional per the guidelines of your state, province, or country. Interns are not eligible to participate. After completing your registration on this page, you will be asked to submit licensure documentation.
• By registering for a training, you acknowledge your understanding that you will be asked to serve as a client in the service of everyone's learning. You agree that you are psychologically and physically stable enough to take on a client role in this setting, and that you will do what is needed to take care of yourself if any discomfort arises as a result. You also acknowledge that you have the capacity to access and make use of positive resources.
• View this Participant Consent form. form. Please read it over carefully. You will be asked to sign this form upon registration and return it to Omega prior to the start of the training.

Submission Requirements:

Participants are required to submit licensure documentation prior to registering. Please provide appropriate paperwork (see Submission Paperwork below) by emailing classapplications@eOmega.org. Include the name of the course (Attachment-Focused EMDR Basic Training: Parts I & II) along with your name, address & phone number.

Submission Paperwork:

• Copy of license or certificate: Attendance is limited to mental health professionals who have a master’s degree or higher in the mental health field and are licensed or certified through a state or national board, which authorizes independent practice. Applicants should send a copy of their license or certificate.
• Canadian registration requirements: A minimum of master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work is required. Applicants should also hold membership in a professional association that has a written code of ethics or standards of conduct and hold professional liability insurance.

Enrollment is limited for this program; register early.

$40 materials fee; include when you register.

Please note that your contact information will be shared with the Faculty.

Required Reading
Faculty recommends you read the following books in preparation for the course:

• A Therapist's Guide to EMDR: Tools and Techniques for Successful Treatment by Laurel Parnell
• Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Relational Trauma by Laurel Parnell

The faculty is independently offering Continuing Education Credits. Participants must have paid tuition fee, signed in and out each day, attended the entire training, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate. Failure to sign in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. For more information, visit: drlaurelparnell.com/training.

Please note this course begins Friday at 7:00 p.m. and has a special schedule:

FRIDAY

4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.)

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Group Introductions, Introduction to EMDR, History and Development of EMDR

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SATURDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Meditation, EMDR Research, Theoretical Model, Neurobiology of Trauma: Lecture

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Theoretical Model Continues, Introduction to Resource Installation

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Assessment Phase: Lecture; Demonstration Video: AF-EMDR With Complicated Grief

3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Break

3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Resource Tapping Live Deomonstration

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 1
Resource Tapping Practice: Four Foundational Resources

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SUNDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Meditation, Introduction to the Eight Phases of Treatment w/ AF-EMDR Protocol

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration: AF-EMDR for Fear of Learning; Questions, Discussion

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Procedural Steps and Intro to Desensitization, Closing Incomplete Sessions

2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Group Practice-Vignettes

3:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 2
SUDs 5 or higher SUDS for single incident trauma to learn the procedural steps or Working with Trauma (AF-EMDR Protocol Worksheet)

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MONDAY

Morning Free

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Case Formulation: History taking, preparation and assessing readiness for EMDR, Introduction to the Three-Pronged Protocol

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 3
Anxiety or behavior (AF-EMDR Three-Pronged Protocol without Bridging Worksheet)

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TUESDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Meditation, Lecture: Working with blocked processing using Interweaves

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration video, Questions, Discussion

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Interweaves continued

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Group: Interweaves Vignettes Practicum

2:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 4
Higher SUDs trauma, childhood trauma – Modified Protocol Worksheet

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WEDNESDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Meditation, Lecture: Developing EMDR Targets, Bridging Technique, Working With Phobias

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration video, Questions, Discussion

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Bridging from body sensations, emotions, negative cognitions, and problematic behaviors

2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 5
Phobias, Bridging AF-EMDR Three-Pronged Protocol using the Bridging Worksheet

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THURSDAY

Morning Free

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lecture: Processing difficulties: abreactions, dissociation, sleepiness, numbness, memory chaining, Review AF-EMDR Protocol with Bridging

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 6
Higher SUDS trauma, childhood trauma Bridging Worksheet, Modified Protocol Worksheet

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FRIDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Lovingkindness Meditation, Integrating EMDR into a Clinical Practice, 10-hour small Consultation, Therapist Self-Care

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Closing circle

1:00 p.m.
Check Out

 

The above schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the faculty.