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EMDR therapy prospers in a climate that embraces innovation while insisting on research to substantiate new findings. EMDR 2.0 is grounded in the standard EMDR protocol, but incorporates several adjustments in its application. These refinements are informed by clinical experience with clients suffering from complex PTSD, as well as research on working memory theory and the effects of working memory–taxing tasks on traumatic memories. The central premise is that when a client is highly motivated, the memory is sufficiently activated, and working memory is strongly taxed, the effectiveness and efficiency of EMDR therapy are enhanced.

The purpose of this training is to provide participants with renewed inspiration for treating clients with chronic and severe PTSD and/or significant comorbid psychopathology—particularly those with high levels of anxiety and dissociation, and for whom standard approaches have produced limited results. The training showcases new EMDR applications, ranging from modality-specific working memory–taxing methods to techniques aimed at destabilizing traumatic memories, and includes video demonstrations from clinical practice to support learning and application.

The workshop is intended for therapists who have at least taken an EMDR basic course. 

Accreditation: None

Certificate: Yes

NOTE: This workshop forms part of the official EMDR 2.0 Practitioner pathway and counts as one of the two required training days.

You can find more information about refunds for your recording here.

Presenters:

Ad de Jongh, Ph.D., is a mental health psychologist and emeritus professor of Anxiety and Behaviour Disorders at the University of Amsterdam. He is also visiting professor of Northumbria University, honorary professor in psychology at the School of Health Sciences of Salford University in Manchester, at the Institute of Health and Society of the University of Worcester, and at the School of Psychology of Queen’s University in Belfast. He was involved in establishing the Psychotrauma Expertise Center (PSYTREC), where he is working at the research department. He is an expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders and involved in research on the efficacy of evidence-based trauma-focused treatments for a wide variety of patient groups, including children and adolescents, people with intellectual disabilities and other complex psychiatric conditions such as personality disorders and psychosis. He published more than 500 scientific articles, book chapters and books on his areas of expertise, is an approved trainer for the EMDR Europe association and former board member of the Dutch EMDR association and the EMDR Europe association.

Suzy Matthijssen PhD. is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. She is Director of the PSYTREC Academy (Research and Training) and Director of the Enhancing Trauma Treatment Institute. She is a CBT Supervisor & Trainer as well as an EMDR Europe Supervisor & EMDR Europe Trainer. Suzy obtained her PhD on innovations in trauma treatment and has extensive experience providing training in EMDR 2.0, (intensive) PTSD treatments, and anxiety disorders. She conducts research and publishes on advances in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders. Suzy is the vice president of the Dutch EMDR association, is on the scientific committee of EMDR Europe, and is the former co-chair of the Council of Scholars; the Future of EMDR project.