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This advanced workshop assists the clinician in making a paradigm shift from defenses to the AIP perspective within the EMDR Therapy model of maladaptive memory networks, which protect other, more vulnerable, memory networks. With the instruction of this course, the clinician will develop a stronger case conceptualization, reduce his or her own countertransference, and utilize installing resources effectively.

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    This OnDemand course provides 90 day enrollment upon purchase.

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    This course is approved for 1.5 CE Credits by EMDRIA and 1 CE Credit by CE-Classes.com.

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    EMDR Professional Training™ Members: $49.99
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Instructors: Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D. & Deborah Silveria, Ph.D.

Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D., MFT, LPCC is an experienced clinician with over twenty years of private practice, currently in Fullerton, California, specializing in complex trauma and chronic pain/illness.  She is also adjunct faculty at California State University, Fullerton in the counseling department, graduate division, for ten years with exemplary reviews.  Dr. Gottlieb has been facilitating and handling logistics for EMDR HAP/Trauma Recovery and the EMDR Institute for three years, as well as organizing the largest training ever for EMDR HAP/Trauma Recovery.  Michelle has also been invited to be a Trainer Candidate for EMDR HAP/Trauma Recovery. 



Deborah Silveria, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and LMFT. She works at the Amen Clinics in Costa Mesa, California.  She specializes in complex trauma. She has been practicing EMDR since 1996 and has traveled to areas providing EMDR after disasters (Haiti, San Bernardino terrorist attacks).  Dr. Silveria is a Trainer for EMDR Trauma Recovery Network and a facilitator for the EMDR Institute.  She is also an Approved Instructor in Critical Incident Stress Management for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.  She is the EMDR consultant and program coordinator for a week-long retreat for first responders with PTSD.

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Paradigm Shift

Defense mechanisms through the EMDR therapeutic framework

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    2. Course Description and Learning Objectives

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    1. Instructions

    2. Paradigm Shift video 1

    3. Paradigm Shift video 2

    4. Paradigm Shift video 3

    1. Slide deck Part 1

    2. Slide deck Part 2

    3. Slide deck Part 3

    1. Course Evaluation

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

    2. YOUR COURSE EXAM and CE CERTIFICATE

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Paradigm Shift

  • $64.99
  • 18 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content
  • OnDemand Course: 90-Day Enrollment
  • 1.5 EMDRIA CEs and 1 professional CEs

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Course Reviews

“Great course. Very helpful in explaining and elaborating on the differences between AIP and the old concepts of defense mechanisms.”

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“Excellent.”

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“Interesting and helpful.”

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“Content was excellent. Very clear presentation.”

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Course Description, Learning Objectives, Outline


Program Abstract/ Program Description 

Paradigm Shift:  Defense mechanisms through the EMDR therapeutic framework, presented by Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D. and Deborah Silveria, Ph.D., is an intermediate level workshop for clinicians who have completed both levels of EMDR Basic Training. 


Clinicians often work within particular definitions of defenses and the ways these defenses may block psychotherapeutic work as taught in other modalities. This workshop assists the clinician in making a paradigm shift from defenses to the AIP perspective within the EMDR Therapy model of maladaptive memory networks, which protect other, more vulnerable, memory networks. With the instruction of this course, the clinician will develop a stronger case conceptualization, reduce his/her own countertransference, and utilize installing resources effectively.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify adaptive and maladaptive memory networks from the AIP perspective.
2. Recall at least one component of the neuroscience supporting the AIP model.
3. Apply the AIP model within the context of maladaptive memory networks and their uses.
4. Recall what a blocking belief is and how it may contribute to the client’s inability to reach an adaptive resolution.
5. Practice installing resources which build the scaffolding enabling the client to create adaptive memory networks.



Course Outline


Time Segment

 Content
30 minutes
Theory of Defenses versus Maladaptive Memory Networks

Introduction of the paradigm shift from defenses to the AIP theory
of maladaptive memory networks.

Paradigm Shift re: maladaptive memory networks. Reducing
the clinician's countertransference.

Identify use of blocking beliefs and other maladaptive memory networks.

Dissociation as a type of a maladaptive memory network.

Learning Objectives 1 & 3
30 minutes
Neuroscience of Maladaptive Memory Networks

As neuroscience research advances, brain and nerve circuitry are more plastic than previously believed.

Rewiring in adult life is possible.

Reducing defenses, or maladaptive memory networks in the AIP model, produces a less dysregulated state which facilitates the therapeutic alliance. Involves the mylenated branch of the vagus nerve (social engagement system).

Learning Objective 2
30 minutes
Practical Applications

Participants work through cases understanding
the use of maladaptive memory networks by clients and how best to work with those blocking beliefs to gently transform them into adaptive memory networks.

Flash Forward technique -- helping clients stay within their windows of tolerance.

Targeting blocking beliefs and creating resources early in the treatment -- allow clients to progress much quicker.

Paradigm shift -- help the client unlink uncomfortable affect, beliefs, negative behaviors from positive experiences, such as the high from addictions.

Dissociation -- conceptualized as a maladaptive memory network.

Using resourcing to build the scaffold that will become positive memory networks.

Learning Objective 3, 4 & 5


Eligibility and Approvals



Eligibility

This course is an advanced course open to  EMDR therapy clinicians.  

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 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 1.5 EMDRIA Credits, Approval #18023-DL16.

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 1 CE 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 coursework/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-12-174-0627.  Expires 6/27. 
  • 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 
  • 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 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 course. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, successfully completing the CE exam, and completing an evaluation form.

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

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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.

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