Dates for your diary - more details to be released closer to the time for each workshop:
The purpose of EMDR South West is to support EMDR Therapists in the South West by arranging affordable, accessible CPD opportunities to meet accreditation requirements, plus networking and, when appropriate, to raise funds to support charities of choice.
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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
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).
EMDR South West AGM and Workshop - an Introduction to Calm and Zoom Resourcing Group Friday 29th January 2021 3-5pm
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.