Below is the presentation for BAAT 19th March 2022
| emdrap19march2022leesimmons.pdf |
Here is the HADS form:
| hadsmeasure2020.pdf |
Case studies EMDR & Art Psychotherapy
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
Relaxation Exercises and Coping Strategies video below
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
Relaxation Exercises and Coping Strategies video below
Link to
EMDR training: emdrassociation.org.uk/become-an-accredited-therapist/training/
Flash Technique: www.flashtechnique.com
EMDR evidence: emdr.com/research-overview
Podcasts / sound files of relaxation exercises / resources: soundcloud.com/theadventurearttherapist
Governing bodies:
EMDR UK & Ireland is the umbrella organisation for EMDR provision in the UK.
Website: emdrassociation.org.uk
Here you can find training providers and accredited practitioners.
If your trainer is not listed here it is unlikely the qualification will be valid. Trainers should be certified with EMDR UK and Ireland and EMDR Europe
EMDR Europe is the umbrella organisation for EMDR provision in Europe and the U.K. Website: emdr-europe.org
International coordianation and information sharing:
EMDR global alliance: emdr-europe.org/associations/emdr-global-alliance
EMDR International organisation: emdria.org
EMDR Research Foundation: emdrresearchfoundation.org
Who can train in EMDR?
A certain amount of experience will be required, approximately three years practice though check with the training provider as this might change over time and be different with varied providers.
'EMDR is an advanced psychotherapy requiring a high level of skill. A mental health clinical background is an essential prerequisite for the effective application of EMDR treatment. All training providers must adhere to the same entry criteria listed below, as set out by EMDR Europe. You will need to provide evidence that you are accredited with one of the professional associations deemed acceptable by EMDR Europe.'
Practitioners including Arts Therapists registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) plus mental health training and working in a mental health setting may be accepted onto training courses.
Reading Materials
- An EMDR Primer: From Practicum to Practice
Barbara J Hensley
(Overview for practitioners)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing: Basic Principals, Protocols and Procedures Francine Shapiro
(Textbook for practitioners)
- Getting Past Your Past
Francine Shapiro
(Overview for clients and insightful for practitioners)
- The EMDR Revolution
Change your life one memory at a time
Tal Croitoru
(Small quick read of case studies / testimonials for clients.)
- EMDR and Dissociation: The Progressive Approach
Anabel Gonzalez and Doloroes Mosquera
(For practitioners: dissociation in traumatised clients when working with EMDR. This subject is partly covered in part 3 of the training)
- EMDR as an Integrative Psychotherapy Approach: Experts of Diverse Orientations Explore the Paradigm Prism
Francis Shapiro
(For practitioners, on combining EMDR with different fields of practice)
- Francine Shapiro Library (website) : emdr.nku.edu
Research and information for clients, practitioners, commissioners
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel A. van der Kolk
(Mind and body connection in storing trauma memories, for practitioners and clients)
A new EMDR & Arts Therapy course, 5 weeks in 5 parts is launching in May
See a course outline here: www.socialarttherapy.com/emdratraining
Email info@socialarttherapy.com to enquire / reserve an earlybird space
EMDR training: emdrassociation.org.uk/become-an-accredited-therapist/training/
Flash Technique: www.flashtechnique.com
EMDR evidence: emdr.com/research-overview
Podcasts / sound files of relaxation exercises / resources: soundcloud.com/theadventurearttherapist
Governing bodies:
EMDR UK & Ireland is the umbrella organisation for EMDR provision in the UK.
Website: emdrassociation.org.uk
Here you can find training providers and accredited practitioners.
If your trainer is not listed here it is unlikely the qualification will be valid. Trainers should be certified with EMDR UK and Ireland and EMDR Europe
EMDR Europe is the umbrella organisation for EMDR provision in Europe and the U.K. Website: emdr-europe.org
International coordianation and information sharing:
EMDR global alliance: emdr-europe.org/associations/emdr-global-alliance
EMDR International organisation: emdria.org
EMDR Research Foundation: emdrresearchfoundation.org
Who can train in EMDR?
A certain amount of experience will be required, approximately three years practice though check with the training provider as this might change over time and be different with varied providers.
'EMDR is an advanced psychotherapy requiring a high level of skill. A mental health clinical background is an essential prerequisite for the effective application of EMDR treatment. All training providers must adhere to the same entry criteria listed below, as set out by EMDR Europe. You will need to provide evidence that you are accredited with one of the professional associations deemed acceptable by EMDR Europe.'
Practitioners including Arts Therapists registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) plus mental health training and working in a mental health setting may be accepted onto training courses.
Reading Materials
- An EMDR Primer: From Practicum to Practice
Barbara J Hensley
(Overview for practitioners)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing: Basic Principals, Protocols and Procedures Francine Shapiro
(Textbook for practitioners)
- Getting Past Your Past
Francine Shapiro
(Overview for clients and insightful for practitioners)
- The EMDR Revolution
Change your life one memory at a time
Tal Croitoru
(Small quick read of case studies / testimonials for clients.)
- EMDR and Dissociation: The Progressive Approach
Anabel Gonzalez and Doloroes Mosquera
(For practitioners: dissociation in traumatised clients when working with EMDR. This subject is partly covered in part 3 of the training)
- EMDR as an Integrative Psychotherapy Approach: Experts of Diverse Orientations Explore the Paradigm Prism
Francis Shapiro
(For practitioners, on combining EMDR with different fields of practice)
- Francine Shapiro Library (website) : emdr.nku.edu
Research and information for clients, practitioners, commissioners
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel A. van der Kolk
(Mind and body connection in storing trauma memories, for practitioners and clients)
A new EMDR & Arts Therapy course, 5 weeks in 5 parts is launching in May
See a course outline here: www.socialarttherapy.com/emdratraining
Email info@socialarttherapy.com to enquire / reserve an earlybird space
