Introduction to working with EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is psychotherapy treatment used with clients who have experienced traumatic events. This workshop explores how EMDR is used on a practical basis.
- Saturday 12th November 2016
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Jesmond Therapy Centre, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- £90.00
Early booking offer – Pay only £81.00 by entering code EMDR10 at checkout (expires 12th October 2016).
EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma, much as the body recovers from physical trauma. This workshop explores the origin and theoretical basis behind EMDR, in particular, focusing on the ‘information processing’ operating in the brain.
We will focus on the eight stage protocol; introduce various aids and resources, as well as using client case studies to demonstrate how EMDR is used on a practical basis. A DVD will also be used in the workshop to aid the learning process. Information on further training for EMDR will be covered in the workshop should you wish to become an EMDR practitioner.
This workshop is facilitated by Val Adlparvar and Ericka Johanson
Ericka Johanson
A BACP accredited counsellor, supervisor and trainer, Ericka has been a therapist working for a number of years in addictions and has considerable experience of working with anger management. She is currently working in the NHS in the primary care mental health team as a locality coordinator, leading a team of therapists and carries a case load working with a diverse client group. She is an accredited EMDR Europe practitioner as well as a qualified CBT therapist.
Ericka has a Master’s degree in counselling from Durham University, PGDip in CBT from Newcastle University and a post graduate certificate in Education
Val Adlparvar
Val is a BACP accredited counsellor, and an experienced counselling and EMDR supervisor and a trainer. She has been a therapist for over 15 years working in the NHS in a primary care setting. She has also worked at dedicated centres for asylum seekers and refugees, and has experience of working with victims of torture. She is an accredited EMDR Europe practitioner specialising in EMDR and trauma work. Val works privately with individuals and couples and is the founder of Jesmond Therapy Centre. She has delivered training to a wide variety of organisations, such as Newcastle and Northumbria Universities and local further education colleges. She has a Degree in human organisations and a post graduate certificate part one in careers advice and guidance from Northumbria University, a Master’s degree in counselling from Durham University, a post graduate certificate in education from Sunderland University and a certificate in CBT.
Please note, our training room is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs. If you have any special requirements, or if you need to advise us of anything before booking or attending the training, then please contact us.