The next EMDR & Art Therapy training course will be at 4-7.30pm BST
on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Monday 20th May 2024, with a follow up consultation one month later, all via zoom
This is a small group training, maximum of ten participants.
Course Outline
This is the general outline, which is continually being developed
Introductory relaxation exercise
Intro to EMDR and Art Therapy
Contexts, trainings, legalities
Safe place with bilateral brushstrokes
Resourcing clients for EMDR
History taking with art making
Resourcing with internal mentors
Flash / blink technique with art
Blink technique with walking
Bilateral stimulation with art making
Interweaves using art therapy
Setting and maintaining boundaries
Vicarious Trauma & Self Care
Contracting / dynamic administration
Art therapy and EMDR with children
Art therapy and EMDR online
Training in Art Therapy EMDR and accreditation info.
Research and case studies
All eight phases of the EMDR protocol with art therapy
Next steps
Consultation session
10 hours art therapy / psychotherapy CPD, at least 3 EMDR UK / Europe CPD points expected
Cost is £347 total (can be paid in two instalments), certificates follow course completion.
Email info@ socialarttherapy.com about booking.
There is a monthly consultation group open to people whom have completed the 10 hour EMD-Art training
This course is designed and delivered by Lee Anna Simmons (EMDR Europe accredited Consultant, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, Artist (MA, Chelsea College of Art), using original material from her practice.
Half and one day versions of this course were provided to larger groups for EMDR UK (2018), the British Association of Art Therapists (2019-2023), the British Association of Dramatherapists (2022) and with the full eight phase protocol for the first time at SA&T (2023) and EMDR UK online (2023) © Social Art Therapy Ltd 2024
Below is a video describing the course in 2022, it has evolved since then but remains true to the original aims and content.