Regional meetings and future cpd

 It was really wonderful to get together again at our first face to face regional meeting, in two years, last Friday afternoon ,the conference centre at Buckfast Abbey is in such a lovely setting, we had a really nice lunch and a great presentation by John. We were very sorry that Rachel stepped down as chairperson, she has been a fantastic pioneer of the regional group and a much valued chair. We were however very happy to welcome Lorraine as our new chairperson and also two new members to the committee . We will be  welcoming Lorraine into her new position and the new members in a couple of weeks when we all meet together. On the agenda we will be discussing future regional cpd events and for those of you who didn’t attend on Friday it would be great to know what you would like. Finally I would just like to add how great it was that many of those that attended on Friday borrowed a book from our new library resource!

 A note about refunds for the workshop and AGM on Friday. A week before the event we confirm numbers and are committed to pay for the meals - which cost more than we are charging - so if you have to cancel at this point you will not receive a refund. Thank you.

 

EMDR South West, Networking lunch, AGM and Workshop “What do I do now?” will be going ahead on Friday 4th March. (booking links are below if you still want to book)

3 CPD points have been awarded

Arrival 1pm for registration and lunch. It will finish at 5pm

The AGM will be held 1.45-2pm. Agenda for AGM: Chairs report, Treasurer's report: election of committee; what workshop do you want/might be able to offer; any other business. If you would like any business included please email Rachel on southwestemdr@gmail.com.

 We have taken the decision to postpone EMDR South West, Networking lunch, AGM and Workshop “What do I do now?” (Alternatives in EMDR) until Friday 4th March. All ticket holders will be contacted and refunds will be available if you prefer to cancel. If you wish to book for the new date (which will be updated on Eventbrite shortly) you can do so here Booking

 EMDR South West, Networking lunch, AGM and Workshop “What do I do now?” (Alternatives in EMDR). Friday 21st January 1-5pm. Buckfast Conference Centre. This is an in-person event and will not be recorded. Charge £15 (which will include lunch). Book by 1st January 2022 (there will be no cancellations or refunds possible after this date)

The workshop will offer a broad understanding of resource processes that can be used and different methods of how to develop them. Examples of areas covered are: How to recognize Occam’s Razor, and have a better understanding of left and right brain activities. How to make it easy for client’s to provide answers. Alternative actions when a client cannot find an image and understand the role of somatic issues. How to use floatback or bridging strategies. Understand working with constant BLS, How to deal with a fixed gaze, looping, its causes and strategies for closing an incomplete session. This will be an interactive workshop working in groups together with a presentation. Please can you let us know of any dietary requirements. Handouts and an evaluation form will be emailed prior to the event.

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AGM 21st January at Buckfast Conference Centre

 Breaking news - details are still to be confirmed but our agm, lunch and a networking event is being planned for Friday 21st January 2021 1pm until about 4pm at Buckfast Conference Centre - make a note in your diary and once it is all confirmed we will provide further information and open booking.

EMDR in the Treatment of Eating Disorders developed by Pam Virdi

 We are very happy that Pam Virdi has offered to be involved our regional CPD training , however we need to ensure we can offer enough participants for her to deliver this, and would be grateful if you would let us know if this is something you potentially would attend. It would consist of  Four separate 2- hour Webinars on the Utilisation of EMDR in the Treatment of Eating Disorders developed by Pam Virdi. 

A brief outline of the training ‘Eating Disorders are complex multifaceted conditions with physical, social and psychological ramifications. Obsessive concern about food, weight, and appearance, inappropriate eating behaviour and body image distortions are threads that run through anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. This series of seminars will provide participants with a roadmap for assessing, engaging and treating clients with eating difficulties in a safe, efficient and organised manner. The content is applicable to adults and teenagers.’