Dear Colleague,

I am planning an EMDR Refresher Day in East Devon on February 2nd next year, and wondered if it might be of interest to you?

Do let me know,

Kind regards,

John

John Spector
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer

info@emdr.org.uk

EMDR for persistent pain

Date: Monday 20th February 2016

Location: Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

Duration of Event: 9.00-4.30pm

•           Aims:

o          Enhancing understanding of processes and theories

o          Options for interventions with different protocols

o          How to engage the client

o          How to build resources and assist in stabilisation

o          Sharing case experiences

o          How to work with EMDR to target the impact of pain

This will be achieved using presentation, discussion, demonstration, practice and small group exercises.

The workshop is aimed at giving an overview of using EMDR for the treatment of chronic pain.

There will be an introduction to understanding pain using an adaptive information processing model; an overview of current protocols available for working with persistent pain; discussion on engagement, stabilisation and complexity. There will be opportunities to discuss and practice skills using vignettes as well as participants’ own case examples and experience.

People experiencing persistent pain and other long term health conditions often experience a number of difficulties; with an impact which is pervasive and often disabling to the individual and those around them. The workshop will focus on targeting the impact of pain, although reduction in pain level can be achieved for some clients.

Helen Macdonald Chartered Psychologist in Health, Accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer, Consultant in EMDR. Independent Practitioner and senior lecturer, University of Sheffield

Helen Macdonald has over 30 years’ experience working in Mental Health, both in NHS and independent practice. Specialising in working with persistent pain, long term health conditions and complex trauma, she uses EMDR to promote pain management and resource building.Booking Form EMDR and Persistent Pain

Booking Form for Working withWorking with Veterans Workshop booking form Veterans Workshop on Friday 11th November

Friday 11th November 

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Description

This workshop aims to provide practical ideas for understanding and working with military personnel and veterans. The workshop will address the special characteristics and culture of this population and how to adapt EMDR accordingly, with an emphasis on assessment, formulation and forming a strong collaborative alliance.

Matthew has had extensive experience of working with this client group, and will use his engaging presentation style along with interactive tasks and video material to help attendees improve their skills and confidence in this area.

COURSE DETAILS

•       The day will be a lively mixture of teaching, interactive exercises and video material

•       It will cover relevant research around military mental health and EMDR.

•       Clinical obstacles and therapy techniques to help engage this sometimes-challenging population into treatment.

•       The day will discuss risk and protective factors of military culture and how they impact on treatment, history taking and ideas of conceptualisations.

•       Preparation, engagement and use of military specific resources will be highlighted, and blocks to and during processing will be viewed.

•       The course is suitable for all levels of experience and previous knowledge of military or veteran clients is not necessary

booking form

Workshop Outline

Myths, Facts and the Research around Military Mental Health

Military cultural issues

EMDR and combat related PTSD

Engaging the military/veteran client

Tailoring EMDR to this client group

Utilising resources

Previous feedback on this workshop: 


‘Excellent’, ‘Lots of new ideas’, ‘Great presenter’, ‘Clear and credible’, ‘Very good indeed’, ‘Clear delivery and a good case examples’, ‘Very interesting’, ‘Lively and credible’, ‘Well delivered and organised’, ‘Lots of interesting ideas I can relate to veterans work, and working with Police, Prison Officers etc’…plus many more positive comments.

Biography for Matthew Wesson

           

Matthew Wesson is an EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant, and has been using EMDR within his clinical work for over 15 years. He is also a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist.  He works as an independent practitioner, supervisor and trainer.  Previous to that he served in the Armed Forces for 21 years delivering mental health care to serving military personnel across the UK and also including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. He has had several articles published in peer-reviewed journals on both CBT and EMDR, and has presented at international conferences.  He has a particular interest in combat related PTSD and military mental health.  He lives in Cheshire with his young family.

Notice – we have had to postpone the workshop Working with Veterans using EMDR

The new date is Friday 11^th November – new booking form attached

People who had already booked places have been emailed – please can you confirm with Marcia whether you would like a refund or to book a place on the new date.

This workshop is available on a use it or lose it basis!

booking form

PLEASE DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT.  iF YOU INTEND TO BOOK PLEASE DO SO ASAP.  IF WE DO NOT GET AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBERS WE MAY NEED TO CANCEL

Friday 22^nd April 9-4.30

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Matthew Wesson (EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant)

Early bird £60

All events will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference Centre.  The cost for all day events includes lunch and refreshments.  All proceeds will be donated to nominated charities.

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Description

This workshop aims to provide practical ideas for understanding and working with military personnel and veterans. The workshop will address the special characteristics and culture of this population and how to adapt EMDR accordingly, with an emphasis on assessment, formulation and forming a strong collaborative alliance.

Matthew has had extensive experience of working with this client group, and will use his engaging presentation style along with interactive tasks and video material to help attendees improve their skills and confidence in this area.

COURSE DETAILS

•       The day will be a lively mixture of teaching, interactive exercises and video material

•       It will cover relevant research around military mental health and EMDR.

•       Clinical obstacles and therapy techniques to help engage this sometimes-challenging population into treatment.

•       The day will discuss risk and protective factors of military culture and how they impact on treatment, history taking and ideas of conceptualisations.

•       Preparation, engagement and use of military specific resources will be highlighted, and blocks to and during processing will be viewed.

•       The course is suitable for all levels of experience and previous knowledge of military or veteran clients is not necessary

booking form

Workshop Outline

Myths, Facts and the Research around Military Mental Health

Military cultural issues

EMDR and combat related PTSD

Engaging the military/veteran client

Tailoring EMDR to this client group

Utilising resources

Previous feedback on this workshop: 


‘Excellent’, ‘Lots of new ideas’, ‘Great presenter’, ‘Clear and credible’, ‘Very good indeed’, ‘Clear delivery and a good case examples’, ‘Very interesting’, ‘Lively and credible’, ‘Well delivered and organised’, ‘Lots of interesting ideas I can relate to veterans work, and working with Police, Prison Officers etc’…plus many more postive comments.

Biography for Matthew Wesson

           

Matthew Wesson is an EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant, and has been using EMDR within his clinical work for over 15 years. He is also a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist.  He works as an independent practitioner, supervisor and trainer.  Previous to that he served in the Armed Forces for 21 years delivering mental health care to serving military personnel across the UK and also including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. He has had several articles published in peer-reviewed journals on both CBT and EMDR, and has presented at international conferences.  He has a particular interest in combat related PTSD and military mental health.  He lives in Cheshire with his young family.

Friday 22^nd April 9-4.30

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Matthew Wesson (EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant)

Early bird £60

All events will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference Centre.  The cost for all day events includes lunch and refreshments.  All proceeds will be donated to nominated charities.

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Description

This workshop aims to provide practical ideas for understanding and working with military personnel and veterans. The workshop will address the special characteristics and culture of this population and how to adapt EMDR accordingly, with an emphasis on assessment, formulation and forming a strong collaborative alliance.

Matthew has had extensive experience of working with this client group, and will use his engaging presentation style along with interactive tasks and video material to help attendees improve their skills and confidence in this area.

COURSE DETAILS

•       The day will be a lively mixture of teaching, interactive exercises and video material

•       It will cover relevant research around military mental health and EMDR.

•       Clinical obstacles and therapy techniques to help engage this sometimes-challenging population into treatment.

•       The day will discuss risk and protective factors of military culture and how they impact on treatment, history taking and ideas of conceptualisations.

•       Preparation, engagement and use of military specific resources will be highlighted, and blocks to and during processing will be viewed.

•       The course is suitable for all levels of experience and previous knowledge of military or veteran clients is not necessary

booking form

Workshop Outline

Myths, Facts and the Research around Military Mental Health

Military cultural issues

EMDR and combat related PTSD

Engaging the military/veteran client

Tailoring EMDR to this client group

Utilising resources

Previous feedback on this workshop: 


‘Excellent’, ‘Lots of new ideas’, ‘Great presenter’, ‘Clear and credible’, ‘Very good indeed’, ‘Clear delivery and a good case examples’, ‘Very interesting’, ‘Lively and credible’, ‘Well delivered and organised’, ‘Lots of interesting ideas I can relate to veterans work, and working with Police, Prison Officers etc’…plus many more postive comments.

Biography for Matthew Wesson

           

Matthew Wesson is an EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant, and has been using EMDR within his clinical work for over 15 years. He is also a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist.  He works as an independent practitioner, supervisor and trainer.  Previous to that he served in the Armed Forces for 21 years delivering mental health care to serving military personnel across the UK and also including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. He has had several articles published in peer-reviewed journals on both CBT and EMDR, and has presented at international conferences.  He has a particular interest in combat related PTSD and military mental health.  He lives in Cheshire with his young family.

booking form

REMINDER TO BOOK - PLEASE DO NOT MISS OUT ON THESE EVENTS.  PLEASE DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORMS

 Saturday 27^th February 9-4.30

EMDR, Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders.

Maeve Crowley (Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Europe Approved EMDR Consultant)

Early bird £60

Friday 22^nd April 9-4.30

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Matthew Wesson (EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant)

Early bird £60

 All events will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference Centre.  The cost for all day events includes lunch and refreshments.  All proceeds will be donated to nominated charities.

REMINDER TO BOOK - PLEASE DO NOT MISS OUT ON THESE EVENTS.  PLEASE DOWNLOAD BOOKING FORMS

 

Saturday 27^th February 9-4.30

EMDR, Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders.

Maeve Crowley (Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Europe Approved EMDR Consultant)

Early bird £60

 

Friday 22^nd April 9-4.30

Working with Veterans using EMDR

Matthew Wesson (EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer and Consultant)

Early bird £60

 

All events will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference Centre.  The cost for all day events includes lunch and refreshments.  All proceeds will be donated to nominated charities.

Reminder to book

EMDR , Complex Trauma and Disassociation -Maeve Crowley , Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Europe Approved EMDR Consultant Supervisor.

Saturday 27 February 2016  9-4.30 pm

Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre