Sponsored by

Laura Hoffman, LCAC, LCSW

EMDR Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant 

Hoffman Integrative Consulting 

Overview

This EMDR Specialty Course is designed to assist you in integrating EMDR therapy when working within the Public Safety, First Responder, and Military cultures.

Through lecture and demonstration, you will develop skills to apply the AIP Theory to those who respond to high-crisis, dangerous, and emergent situations experienced in the line of duty and/or active duty.  

Available In-person!

Live (in-person)

Friday,  November 3, 2023

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

(8:30 AM registration begins)

Location

📍 IN-PERSON

Indiana Wesleyan University - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Education & Conference Center

8211 West Jefferson Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN, 48604

Cost

(Full price dates effective October 10 - November 2, 2023)

Course Curriculum

Course Objectives

  • Learn EMDR Resourcing with resilience and tactical language.

  • Explain cultural issues and essential competencies of working with first responders and military.

  • Explain EMDR Reverse Protocol/Future First Protocol.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of ethical components surrounding documentation.

  • Identify challenges first responder and military families face which are unique to their career field.

  • Summarize unique trauma impacts to which first responder and military members are exposed.

Agenda

Day 1
08:30 - 09:00 
Registration

09:00 - 9:30 

Introduction and Overview                 

9:30 - 10:00 

Understanding the culture, cultural issues, and trauma unique to First Responders and Military

10:00 - 10:20 
Marital and Family Factors

10:20 - 10:30 
Morning Break

10:30 - 11:15                        

Coping Skills --What Helps 

  • Mentalizing
  • Yoga for First Responders (YFFR)
  • Building Resilience in Children
11:15 - 12:00                       

Resourcing

  • Breathwork with  practice
  • Emotions that are “too much”
  • Brain Health
  • Container with Demo video
12:00 - 1:00 

Lunch

1:00 - 2:00                       

Stage 1 Case Conceptualization 

  • Phase 2 Preparation 
  • Critical Incident Debriefing  (Jararo)  & demo video
  • Phase 1 History-Target Sequence Planning
2:00 - 2:30                       

Stage 2 Intervention-- Processing

  • Reverse Protocol (Adler-Tapia) 
  • The Processing Continuum (Kiessling)
  • Processing demo video
  • Phases 5 & 6
  • Resources
2:30 - 2:40 

Break

2:40 - 3:15                       

Stage 2 Continued

3:15 - 3:30                       

Stage 3 Integration

  • Phases 7 & 8
  • Addictions
  • Resources
3:30 - 3:50                       

More tips for working with this population

  • Legal and Ethical Issues
  • Documentation
  • Marketing
  • Do's & Don'ts
  • References
3:50- 4:00 

Q&A and wrap-up! 

4:00 

Evaluation and CE Certificate 


Continuing Education Credit

EMDRIA credits 6  

EC Program Approval Number: #15007-52 

6 CE credits 


The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Clinicians should check with their state licensure requirements. 


CE credits are available for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and other trained EMDR Clinicians in all states except New York (all professions) and  Alabama and Ohio MFT’s (Board restrictions). 


Clinicians should check with their state licensure boards.


In order to receive CE's or EMDRIA credits, you must attend the entire program during the Live scheduled presentation. No partial credits are available, and you cannot receive credits for watching a recording.


                                          

Sheila Russell

Sheila Russell, LISW CADC is an experienced therapist and speaker who has worked in residential treatment for children’s mental health, family services for those involved with state social services, supervision in residential substance abuse treatment for women and their children as well as an an Adjunct Instructor for Grand View University’s Addiction Psychology Course. Ms. Russell launched her private practice, Front Line Therapy in West Des Moines, IA, in 2019, joining EMDR & Beyond, LLC in West Des Moines Iowa. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training with expertise in EMDR and trauma treatment of simple and complex PTSD focusing specifically on First Responders, Military Personnel, Domestic Violence, and Gambling and Substance Use Disorders, completing specialty training in these presenting issues. Currently, Ms Russell is active with the West Des Moines Police Department Peer Support Team, the Des Moines Police Department Peer Support Resources Committee and an ambassador with the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoga for First Responders. She provide presentations and psycho-education in the community and have presented in several speaking engagements at the Iowa First Responders Peer Support Conference, Polk City Police Department, Des Moines Moms, The Public Health Conference of Iowa, and the Des Moines Metro Law Enforcement and Spouse Support Group. Ms. Russell's One Day Workshop, Healing the Hidden Wounds: An EMDR Approach To Working With First Responders, Military, Veterans, and Their Loved Ones will be presented in Council Bluffs, Iowa on December 9, 2022 and is available for presentation at other sites by request. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Questions?

Here are some of the most common questions we get:

  • I'm in a different timezone. Is there delayed viewing?

    No. This event will be held in Central Standard Time.

  • Will you be sending handouts?

    All handouts will be available for download once you have completed registration.

  • Is this available virtually?

    No. This is only available in-person.

Grievance Policy

We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to [email protected]


Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.


Cancellation Policy

We will allow refunds up to 7 days after the purchase of this course minus a $15 processing fee. Cancellations after 7 days are non-refundable.


Conflict of Interest Policy

There is no known commercial interest or conflict of interest for this workshop.  


ADA Compliance 

Live workshops are held in facilities that are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. For in-person, virtual, or online course programs, please contact info@emdrandbeyond if special accommodation is required.