Kathy founded Rewired360, a EMDR Consulting/Training business and Willow Creek Counseling, an EMDR therapy business. Certifications are held with EMDRIA as a EMDR Certified Therapist/Approved Consultant, and a Fellow in Thanatology with the Association of Death Education and Counseling, and is a Level 2 trained Gottman Institute clinician.
Kathy has 10 years of teaching experience at Boise State University, with specializations in in program evaluation, research and small business development. Specialties include areas of death, grief, bereavement, couples, and has experience with addiction, child welfare, probation and parole, TF-CBT, substance abuse and domestic violence. She regularly provides EMDR and Couples Intensives and lives in Twin Falls, Idaho with her family daughter, twin boys and family dogs.
Documenting EMDR in the 8 Phase Protocol
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocol, with a focus on its fundamental principles and methodologies. Students will learn to critically evaluate and apply various methodologies for target sequence treatment planning within EMDR. The course also emphasizes the practical application of writing SMART goals, objectives, and progress notes, with opportunities for peer interaction and feedback on documenting within the 8-phase protocol.
A key component of the course is understanding the distinction...Read more between progress notes and psychotherapy notes, and how this knowledge can be used to implement accurate and ethical documentation practices in therapy settings. Finally, students will learn to document all 8 phases of the EMDR protocol, demonstrating their ability to adhere to protocol in their documentation. This course is designed for those seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in EMDR and therapeutic documentation practices. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Internalize fundamental principles and methodologies essential for effectively operating within the EMDR protocol.
- Critically evaluate and apply the various methodologies for target sequence treatment planning in EMDR.
- Demonstrate clinical application of writing SMART goals, objectives and progress notes with peers.
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge regarding the contrast between progress notes and psychotherapy notes, facilitating the implementation of accurate and ethical documentation practices in therapy settings.
- Document all 8 phases of EMDR and demonstrate ability to document within the protocol.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- Beginner; Intermediate; Advanced
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
09:00 AM MST - 04:00 PM MST
EARN 6 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Kathy Couch
LCSW, CT, EMDR Consultant
Agenda
EMDR Training Agenda
Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST
Duration: 7 Hours
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to EMDR Principles
Objective: Internalize fundamental principles and methodologies essential for effectively operating within the EMDR protocol.
Materials: Adverse Life Experiences Article by Francine Shapiro (2014)
Discussion Points: Overview of EMDR therapy and its significance in addressing adverse life experiences.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Target Sequence Treatment Planning
Objective: Critically evaluate and apply various methodologies for target sequence treatment planning in EMDR.
Materials: Video: "The Golden Thread: Your Key To Complete Documentation" by T. Notes (YouTube)
Discussion Points: Forms and applications of target sequence planning.
Additional Resource: Michelle Morissey’s "3 M’s of EMDR" (45 Min).
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Writing SMART Goals and Progress Notes
Objective: Demonstrate clinical application of writing SMART goals, objectives, and progress notes with peers.
Materials: PCL Checklist
Activity: Group exercise to practice writing SMART goals and progress notes.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Understanding Documentation Practices
Objective: Acquire comprehensive knowledge regarding the contrast between progress notes and psychotherapy notes.
Materials: EMDR Target Overview, EMDR Target Tracking Form, Adverse Life Experience and Resourcing Tracking Sheet (emailed prior to session).
Discussion Points: Ethical documentation practices in therapy settings.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Documenting the 8 Phases of EMDR
Objective: Document the 8 phases of EMDR and demonstrate the ability to document within the protocol.
Activity: Interactive session to practice documentation skills based on the EMDR protocol.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
CE Information - Earn 6 CE Credit Hours including
0 Documentation, EMDR Hour
CE Approvals
Rewired360
Rewired360 has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider,
ACEP No. 7491. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
Rewired360 is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ACEP No. 7491. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
Rewired360 is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CE Process Info
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