Eating Disorders and EMDR
Clinician
Course
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Trevor Therapy & Associates
Downloadable Content
Eating Disorders and EMDR
$16.99
Presented By Trevor Hardcastle - This specialized three-part program provides advanced training in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy specifically for the treatment of eating disorders. Designed for practicing therapists, you will gain the expertise to identify appropriate client criteria for starting EMDR, select specific EMDR targets relevant to eating disorder pathology, and integrate essential body image work into the treatment process.
Eating Disorders - LVL 1
Key Concepts:
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Client Selection Criteria: Establish clear criteria for successful client readiness and appropriate entry into the EMDR process for eating disorder treatment.
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Comprehensive Assessment: Learn to conduct the necessary assessment and evaluation to gauge the client's current clinical picture and stability.
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Functional Analysis: Identify and understand the specific eating disorder behaviors and their underlying functions that inform EMDR target selection.
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Stability & Resources: Evaluate the client's current functioning and internal/external resources essential for safely progressing through the EMDR protocol.
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Therapeutic Preparedness: Acquire the skills to ensure the client is adequately prepared and resourced before initiating the desensitization phases of EMDR.
Eating Disorders - LVL 2
Key Concepts:
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Comprehensive Target Sequencing: Acquire the skills to systematically decide on a balanced target sequence, incorporating key memories and triggers from the client's Past, Present, and Future.
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Cultural Competence in Targeting: Integrate essential considerations, such as the client's personal culture, identity, and the culture in the family of origin, to inform sensitive and accurate target selection.
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Future Template Creation: Master the technique of selecting a "future memory" target to help the client establish a positive template for post-treatment life and continued recovery.
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Introduction to Body Image: Begin exploring the complex topic of body image work, including understanding the onset of negative body awareness and the impact of comparative messages.
Eating Disorders - LVL 3
Key Concepts:
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Comprehensive Understanding: A clear overview of EMDR therapy's history, theory, and core principles.
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Foundational Knowledge: In-depth learning of the essential eight-phase EMDR protocol.
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Practical Skills: Initial guidance and techniques to begin applying EMDR in your clinical work.
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Confidence to Integrate: The fundamental knowledge needed to start incorporating this powerful modality into your practice.
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Evidence-Based Approach: Insights into why EMDR is a highly effective, research-backed treatment for trauma and other conditions.
About the Trainer
Trevor Hardcastle, LMFT
Trevor Hardcastle is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has been a practicing since 2002. He has worked 12 years in substance use treatment in California, Eating Disorder Treatment for 6 years and has grown Trevor Therapy & Associates since 2019. Trevor champions the integration of EMDR and DBT into practice for clients to help them grow and heal. Trevor is also a EMDR Trainer, mental health educator and trauma informed practitioner.
