EMDR Professional Training

Program Abstract/ Program Description 

The EMDR Standard Protocol often requires many adaptations when working with clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse. Learn how to assess narcissistic abuse, disturbance of self-organization, and the related atypical traumas. Develop a 3 prong, client centered, treatment plan that accommodates the special needs of these clients. Efficiently target and move through memory mega clusters. Effectively work with talkative clients or clients in crisis. Be prepared to know what EMDR Standard Protocol Adaptations may be needed in every phase and prong of EMDR therapy.

Course Abstract:

Clients who have suffered narcissistic abuse are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Their abuse is complex and may have roots in dysfunctional childhood attachment or it may have developed in adulthood and have hints of behavioral addiction.  They often have what researchers call Disturbance of Self-Organization (DOS). EMDR Therapy can get bogged down by linked negative and positive emotions that create the “push/pull” we often see in clients with addictions. These clients are often deeply invested in their blocking beliefs and can at times feel almost brainwashed. They may present with memory mega clusters of non-criminal neglect and thousands of small adverse life events that undermined their self-esteem and self-worth. This therapeutic process often gets hijacked by the crisis of the week. Clinicians may feel overwhelmed by their client’s presenting complaints, or they may wonder why this very “put together” person is seeking services. EMDR therapist may ineffectively end up targeting symptoms versus having a clear picture of the underlying memory network. This advanced training is designed to broaden your EMDR skills so that you can take an organized yet organic approach with your clients. You will learn how to: Maximize the window of tolerance for clients who are living in an active traumatic circumstance.  Work effectively with talkative clients. Learn how to navigate memory mega clusters.   Identify the unique risk factors and common trauma targets found in this population.

We will discuss a non-pathological conceptualization of the clients who have experienced Narcissistic Abuse and may have maladaptive personality traits. We will touch on the Continuum of Narcissism that goes beyond our current DSM criteria perspective. Current research and social trends will be explored. Most importantly, we will work to accelerate your clinical attunement and adaptability so that you will be able to meet your clients’ individual needs. The utmost care will be taken to stay grounded in the evidence based EMDR Standard Protocol while providing extensive adaptations in EMDR Therapy to accommodate the various complexities of these clients’ clinical presentations.  

Course Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify clients with Disturbance of Self-Organization (DOS) due to Narcissist Abuse. 
2. Describe how to facilitate supportive discussions with clients who are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
3. Identify at least one of the unique risks trauma clients with narcissistic abuse face. 
4. Describe how maladaptive personality traits can be accepted and accommodated in the therapeutic process.
5. Explain how to initiate EMDR Therapy with talkative clients in crisis while staying grounded in the evidence based standard protocol.
6. Identify at least three adaptations that can be used when overwhelmed or stuck in reprocessing with complex memory clusters.

Time and Content

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 6 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 by EMDRIA for 6 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL73.

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 6 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 3/31/2025
• 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 Expires 02-2025
• The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners—CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.   Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Professional Counselors—CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.   Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f).  This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists—CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.  Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f).  This course meets that requirement.
• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
   Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
• Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
• South Carolina—CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
• Illinois—CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois.  License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025.
• 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 training is not NBCC approved.
• This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.

To contact CE-Classes.com, go to:  CE-Classes.com

Address: 1398 SW 160th Ave, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
Phone: 954-290-8446
Email: [email protected]

More information about obtaining your CE Certificate for this course is available at the end of the workshop.

ADA Assistance

Facilities used by EMDR Professional Training for on-location training events are ADA compliant. Please contact Michelle Gottlieb at [email protected] should you need any special accommodations (ADA) at an on-location training event.

For our cancellation policy, please go to our Terms and Conditions.

There is no known commercial support for this program.