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.

• All participants must be licensed to independently practice psychotherapy. You are fully licensed through your state or government credentialing board in one of the following fields and will provide the required documentation prior to acceptance into the training (see Submission Requirements below): 1) Licensed Psychologist, 2) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 3) Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist, 4) Licensed Professional Counselor, 5) Licensed Psychiatrist, 6) Licensed Psychiatric Nursing, 7) Licensed Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Psychoanalyst.
• All participants must have a current psychotherapy caseload. This training is designed to help participants integrate attachment-focused EMDR therapy in their current clinical setting. This program is not intended for managers and researchers who do not carry an active psychotherapy caseload.
• Read and sign this Participant Agreement form. Please read it over carefully and complete as soon as possible.

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

SATURDAY

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

10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Break

10:50 a.m.–Noon
Lecture
Continue Morning Lecture, Neurobiology of Trauma

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Lecture
Introduction to Resource Installation. Assessment Phase: Lecture

2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
AF-EMDR Demonstration
Resource Development Demo

3:15 p.m.–4:05 p.m.
Break

4:05 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 1
Resource Tapping Practice: Four Foundational Resources AF-EMDR Resource Tapping Worksheet

SUNDAY

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

10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Break

10:50 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration. Questions, Discussion

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m.
Procedural Steps and Intro to Desensitization, Closing Incomplete Sessions

2:20 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Group Practice-Vignettes

3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Break

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)

MONDAY

Morning Free

1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Lecture
Case Formulation: History taking, preparation and assessing readiness for EMDR, Introduction to the Three-Pronged Protocol

2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Break

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

TUESDAY

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

10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Break

10:50 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration, Questions, Discussion

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Questions

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

2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 4
Higher SUDs trauma, childhood trauma – AF-EMDR Three-Pronged Protocol without Bridging Worksheet

WEDNESDAY

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

10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Break

10:50 a.m.–Noon
Demonstration. 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

THURSDAY

Morning Free

1:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Lecture
Processing difficulties: abreactions, dissociation, sleepiness, numbness, memory chaining, Review AF-EMDR Protocol with Bridging

2:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Practicum 6
Higher SUDS trauma, childhood trauma AF-EMDR Three-Pronged Protocol using the Bridging Worksheet

FRIDAY

9:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Lovingkindness Meditation, Integrating EMDR into a Clinical Practice, 10-hour small Consultation, Therapist Self-Care

10:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00 a.m.–Noon
Closing circle

1:00 p.m.
Check Out

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