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This beginning level advanced course presented by Sara Gilman, Psy.D. provides identifying factors of the peak performer mindset, instruction for assessment of an athlete's or other performer’s presenting problem, and application of an intervention plan utilizing EMDR with other modalities. Additional resources are included such as Guided Imagery, Heart Rate Variability, and Self-Hypnosis. Case examples are presented to ensure further understanding.

  • On-Demand Course

    Access and complete this course within 90 days after purchase.

  • CE Credits

    This course is approved for 3 CE Credits by EMDRIA and CE-Classes.com.

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    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $99 Regular Enrollment: $129

Instructor: Sara Gilman, Psy.D.

Dr. Sara Gilman, Psy.D., MFT, has spent more than 30 years working in the areas of traumatic stress, addictions, and peak performance. She is Co-Founder and Senior Clinical Advisor of Coherence Associates, a professional counseling firm located in San Diego County, California, and has been awarded Fellowship status with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress for her extensive work in utilizing EMDR with first responders and athletes.

 
Dr. Gilman was elected to serve on the EMDR International Association Board of Directors, is an EMDRIA Past-President, and a certified Approved Consultant.  She is a contributing author in two books addressing treating trauma in 911-Telecommunicators with EMDR Therapy, and published research about utilizing EMDR with those struggling with the co-occurring disorders of addiction and trauma, in a drug court setting. In addition, Sara is a former fire fighter, holds a 1st Degree Black Belt, has completed a Half-Ironman triathlon and 100-mile cycling events. As an accomplished recreational athlete, she brings her joy and passion in to her work. Her work with performers includes, elite level triathletes, martial artists, Olympic gymnasts and equestrians, college and professional baseball players, professional football players from the NFL, and nationally ranked competitive weight lifters.   Dr. Gilman lectures nationally, appearing on radio and TV discussing the topics of stress, trauma, addiction, and mental toughness. She has a contagious passion to inspire others to heal and grow.

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EMDR and Performance

Removing Blocks and Raising the Bar

    1. Welcome!

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    2. Course Description and Learning Objectives

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    3. Instructor

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    4. Course Schedule

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    5. Bibliography

    6. CE Information

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    1. Booklet

    2. EMDR and Performance Slides and Notes Pages Downloadables

    3. Square Breathing

    1. Video #1

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    3. Video #3

    1. Course Evaluation

    1. You've Finished the Course! Now What?

    2. Quiz and CE Certificate from CE-Classes.com

    1. Advanced Training!

EMDR and Performance

  • $129.00
  • 3 hours of video content
  • OnDemand Course
  • 90-Day enrollment

Our participants say it best.

Course Reviews

“Very helpful and informative materials presented. I will be utilizing skills and techniques taught immediately. ”

Adam B.

“Loved this training. Very helpful to my current practice in several ways.”

Victoria K.

“Dynamic presenter. Great and applicable strategies.”

Heather F.

“Very good trainer and training. User friendly platform”

Catherine C.

“Excellent speaker and presentation. Very informative and interesting content.”

Jenn M.

“It was so good! I work in collegiate athletics and am almost certified in EMDR. I was hoping to find an EMDR workshop on performance and I did! Thank you so much!”

Ashley H.

“One of the best trainings since initial EMDR training. As I begin to implement performance enhancement into my private practice, I learned so much that I have not implemented into my practice that would be a great benefit. Understanding heart rate variability and some of the skills taught has equipped my tool box to another level.”

Michael G.

“To be fair, some of this was obvious to me. However, I absolutely love the introduction to heart mapping / HRV. Because of this training, I started using it and my clients love. I agree with the presenter that at the end of the day I feel way more energized after practicing heart mapping. I also feel this presentation was empowering to EMDR practitioners, get out there and safely be creative. Lastly, I kept thinking of the body keeps score. So cool how presenter touched on storing audio trauma, trauma can be stored in so many different ways. All in all I am giving it a 5. Thank You!”

Krin K.

“An amazing training, chock full of relevant information. I've been working with performers using EMDR since 2008 and I still learned some really great stuff. HRV training up next!!”

Sherri F.

“Helpful strategies and stories that I can use in my practice as well as resources to continue learning more about performance and EMDR.”

Kathy F.

“The course normalized many of my experiences, which is quite important for new or returning EMDR practitioners. The training informed me of key new material while solidifying established knowledge. Thank you.”

John G.

“Great training! I loved this training professionally and personally. I can't wait to work with performers now. I find that it is also motivating me in my own workout routine. Can't wait to do Sara's next training.”

Perry S.

Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is considered an advanced course for EMDR therapy clinicians.  Before enrolling in this course, participants should successfully complete an EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training program.

If you have not yet taken EMDR Basic Training, please go to our Basic Training schedule on our EMDR Basic Training home page at EMDR Professional Training.

CE INFORMATION

This course is a 3 CE course. Participants  are responsible for checking with their state boards to verify CE requirements.

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) CEs

EMDR Professional Training is an approved EMDRIA CE Provider (#18023), and this program is approved for 3 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL07.

TRAINING LEVEL: Beginning level

Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic EMDR Training.

Continuing Education Credit - Professional CEs

Continuing Education Credit is approved for 3 CEs through EMDR Professional Training's CE partner, CE-Classes.com. See the information below for professional approvals.

CE-Classes.com is approved by:

  • The American Psychological Association (APA). CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  • Florida Certification Board

  • The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP. Expires 3/31/2027.

  • The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.

  • California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225. 

  • The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

  • Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)

  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201

  • New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State EducationDepartment’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

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  • The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026. Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
  • The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.

  • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.

  • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.


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Course Description & Learning Objectives


Program Description 

This advanced OnDemand course is an in-depth training connected to Sara Gilman's OnDemand advanced EMDR training course focusing on helping athletes and other performers improve their peak performance, return from set-backs or injuries and clear-up blocks or yips that interferes with optimal performance. 

This training brings together top EMDR clinicians from around the country to share how they work with this population from case conceptualization, to specific interventions depending on the unique situations that performers present.

 Participants will build their skills in utilizing the basic EMDR protocol and early EMDR intervention protocols, with other modalities, in the office and in the performers competitive arena. Demonstrations will be shown of how EMDR is integrated with HeartMath Tools, Guided Imagery and Self-regulating skills. The afternoon practicum will allow participants to practice how to introduce these modalities and in what situations they can be used. Topics include working with young athletes, using an "intensive model," addressing underlying diagnosis, interactions with Coaches and parents, defining  performance success and failure and how to manage both, utilizing assessment tools and how to create a business of performance counseling.

Abstract

Several studies show that using EMDR with performers can decrease anxiety, shift negative views and desensitize memories of upsetting events, resulting in improved performance (Foster, S. & Lendl, J., 1996; Bennett, J., Bickley, J., Vernon, T., et al., 2017). This course is the extended and in-depth version of an advanced EMDR training course that focuses on helping athletes and other performers improve their peak performance, return from set-backs or injuries, and clear-up blocks or yips that interfere with optimal performance. This training brings together top EMDR clinicians from around the country to share how they work with this population from case conceptualization, to specific interventions depending on the unique situations that performers present. Participants will build on their skills in utilizing the basic EMDR protocol and early EMDR intervention protocols, with other modalities, in the office and in the performers competitive arena. Demonstrations will be shown of how EMDR is integrated with HeartMath Tools, Guided Imagery and Self-regulating skills. Videos of practice allow participants to practice how to introduce these modalities and in what situations they can be used. Topics include working with young athletes, using an ‘intensive model’, addressing underlying diagnosis, interactions with Coaches and parents, defining performance success and failure and how to manage both, utilizing assessment tools and how to create a business of performance counseling. 


Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be better able to:

  1. Identify at least one skill of history taking.
  2. Describe how to integrate Heart rate variability training with EMDR therapy.
  3. Identify at least two key factors in case conceptualization and treatment planning with specific performance issues.
  4. Describe a client-specific way of explaining the causes of performance blocks, failures and successes through the lens of the AIP Model while introducing EMDR therapy.
  5. Explain at least two modalities for working with performers.

Course Content:


Introductions and overview of the course
EMDR & Performance: Review of Part 1 course. Explaining ‘YIPS’, ‘Hiccups’, ‘slumps’ & the AIP Model
Case Conceptualization: History taking, Identifying targets
How to include unique resourcing, safe place, containment. Guided group exercise.
Integrative Modalities: The power of using HeartMath tools in this population. Case example
Visualization, Guided Imagery & BLS.
Practicum – Introducing yourself & EMDR to performers – small group.
Special Circumstances: Injury recovery, young performers, overtraining, underlying conditions, managing parents & coaches.
Case examples
The “business” of Professional Performance Counseling; Informed consent, confidentiality, defining counselor’s role.
Q & A and wrap up