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2008-2009 Continuing Education Course EMDR Basic Training Certificate Program: Natalie S. Robinson, LICSW, Trainer Simmons College School of Social Work Professional Education EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an innovative method of psychotherapy, which utilizes elements of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, exposure, and mind/body therapies to accelerate healing for clients suffering from Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder and a wide range of other problems. This 11 session comprehensive training will be given from October, 2008 to June, 2009. It provides 53 hours of training of both Basic EMDR (formerly called Level I) and Intermediate EMDR (Level II) in a small group setting with ongoing support throughout the learning process. Participants must be master's-level or higher licensed mental health professionals in a clinical practice setting that permits EMDR with clients. Participants will: · Learn the 8 Phase Standard EMDR Protocol · Practice EMDR skills under supervision with colleagues · Problem-solve about case conceptualization to prepare to use EMDR · Start to use EMDR with selected clients after the first 5 sessions of the training · Receive case consultation as they utilize their new EMDR skills · Learn Intermediate EMDR skills including cognitive interweave · Form a supportive local network with same level colleagues · Briefly learn about advanced and new applications of EMDR This course will take place over 2 semesters in order to help participants begin to gain a sense of competency as EMDR practitioners. Participants will be required to: attend both semesters and to get additional case consultation with an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in the 12 months following the training in order to receive the final EMDRIA Certificate in EMDR . The course requires and follows the text Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures, 2nd Edition, August 2002, written by the developer of EMDR, Francine Shapiro. _______________________________________________________________________________ About the Instructor/Trainer: Natalie S. Robinson, LICSW, is a 1977 Simmons SSW graduate. She is an EMDRIA-approved consultant and trainer in EMDR. Natalie has been developing and teaching this extended format EMDR Basic Training since 2006 and practicing EMDR since 1996 at her offices in Boston and Chelmsford. The training was originally done at Boston University. She has presented on EMDR for Life Enhancement in the greater Boston area and at EMDRIA Conferences in Toronto and Austin. She has also developed an EMDR Case Flow Chart which is being offered by the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs. _______________________________________________________________________________ This course has been approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). Participants will receive EMDRIA certificates as well as 53 social work CECs. Format and Schedule: The 2008-2009 EMDR Basic Training consists of 11 sessions. It runs from October to mid December, 2008 and resumes February to June, 2009. 5 Monday sessions 2:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. between October and mid December., 2008 1 Full day Sunday session in early November. 5 Monday sessions from February to June, 2009
Tuition: $1500
To Register Contact: Simmons College SSW, Professional Education 617 521-3924 |
