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 Dates for your diary - more details to be released closer to the time for each workshop:

16th April EMDR SW workshop – EMDR Resourcing 15:00-17:00.
Friday 14th May EMDR SW workshop - RTEP with covid ICU survivors 15:00-17:00 on
Friday 16th July 3-5pm EMDR SW workshop
Friday 24th September EMDR SW workshop
Friday 19th November EMDR SW workshop
Friday 21st January 2022 EMDR SW workshop and AGM

 Hi Everyone as some of you are aware we are looking to create our very own library! And I am very happy to be the new EMDR South West librarian! This might be a bit bumpy to start with, but hopefully we can iron out any difficulties as we go along! Okay, so in the first instance if you have a book or two you think you might like to add to our library mailing list than I will be collating the books ( The list will also be kept in the file section of the FB page) But please message me so I can create a list. I will update and regularly post what books are available to borrow. The borrower will need to pay all postage and this they can arrange together. Also if possible the borrower could make a donation to the association of £2

Post covid we might think of ways of dropping and picking books up? I could be the go between letting people know if the book is available and whom to contact and sending out friendly reminders if over due! Loan period, thinking around 8 weeks. But open to all thoughts and ideas ! Particularly on these practical issues!
This potentially has many layers! It allows people to read books they wouldn’t necessarily afford, t’s a great resource for learning about books members might not have heard of! It’s a nice community activity ! It’s a-bit of fundraising! We might get free books for members to review ( I will contact relevant publishers, just on the off chance!) Who doesn’t love books ! 📚 Sally

 

EMDR South West AGM and Workshop - an Introduction to Calm and Zoom Friday 29th January 2021 3-5pm

The workshop an Introduction to Calm and Zoom Resourcing Group will be facilitated by Alex Way, integrative therapist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner and Consultant in training. In offering an introduction to the Calm and Zoom Resourcing Group Alex will cover: the underlying principles of working short term and offering stabilising and resourcing techniques, a brief overview of the One at a Time Model (promoted by Windy Dryden) and some principles from Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid.  The workshop utilizes the Calm and Zoom model to look at explaining, demonstrating and practicing stabilising and resourcing techniques and strategies. The areas covered will include: Window of Tolerance (Dr Dan Siegel), Elements Exercise, Special Place, Dual attention, Calm Kits (Psychological First Aid Kit) and letter to our future self.

As part of the AGM there will be a short report from the Treasurer and from the Chair. If anyone would like to join the committee (we are always looking for new members) please let us know either by email, messaging or say at the meeting. We would also like feedback or any thoughts on what EMDR South West can offer for the coming year.

We need fifteen members to attend to be quorate and to be able to continue to operate as a regional group.  Booking is available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agm-and-workshop-introduction-to-calm-and-zoom-resourcing-tickets-134455404735?aff=ebdssbeac&fbclid=IwAR0X1Nali2OEtYXyy1xAVv7saoKiGhsM8JJh0NZwPdytEsegsNbSrofnFZA

 

 Justin Havens has asked us to circulate information about a webinar happening also on the 29th January - obviously the EMDR South west one is the most important however you can access this one via a recording: This webinar by the founder of the Flash Technique (Dr Phil Manfield) has been run several times in person and online, and Flash is a well established approach for use during EMDR preparation and desensitisation to reduce the SUD’s of intense traumatic memories. The webinar costs about £95 (its booked in US dollars) and includes 6 UK EMDR CPD points if you book the option with a quiz (the more expensive option $129).

The morning is recorded with myself providing Q and A support, and the US team joins for the live segment in the afternoon, which includes Dr Manfield working with challenging cases live.
To register, please use this link:  https://flashtechnique.com/wp/product/january-29-2021-flash-technique-webinar-for-europe/
All handouts and access to the recording are available too.

EMDR South West AGM and Workshop - an Introduction to Calm and Zoom Resourcing Group   Friday 29th January 2021 3-5pm


Alex Way is an integrative therapist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner and Consultant in training.  Alex works as a counsellor in Plymouth University Student Services and has developed a weekly virtual group called Calm and Zoom (previously Calm and Soothe when it was face to face on campus).  The aim of the Calm and Zoom groups is to give information about the impact and effect of trauma, shock and anxiety on our psychological and physical self and to offer stabilising and resourcing techniques, including practicing the techniques in a safe, encouraging and supportive environment. In offering an introduction to the Calm and Zoom Resourcing Group Alex will cover: the underlying principles of working short term and offering stabilising and resourcing techniques, a brief overview of the One at a Time Model (promoted by Windy Dryden) and some principles from Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid

The workshop utilizes the Calm and Zoom model to look at explaining, demonstrating and practicing stabilising and resourcing techniques and strategies.  Anyone interested in running groups or revisiting basic principles and resourcing will benefit from attending. The areas covered will include: Window of Tolerance (Dr Dan Siegel), Elements Exercise, Special Place, Duel attention, Calm Kits (Psychological First Aid Kit) and letter to our future self.

As part of the AGM there will be a short report from the Treasurer and from the Chair.  If anyone would like to join the committee (we are always looking for new members) please let us know either by email, messaging or say at the meeting.  We would also like feedback or any thoughts on what EMDR South West can offer for the coming year.  If there are any notifications or items you would like added to the agenda please contact Rachel on r.clarke1@nhs.net.



 HOT OF THE PRESS - EMDR South West workshop, networking and AGM will be held 3-5pm on Friday 29th January 2021. The event will be held online and will be free. Further details we will be released at a later point. Please make a note in your diary. We need enough members to attend to be quorate and want to take the opportunity to hear how everyone is and explore how we head forward into next year. If anyone would like to join the committee please let us know.

 Just attending a consultants day - one suggestion is that regional groups facilitate a regular networking meeting for consultants - what do you think? This would have a focus on supporting accreditation processes.