EMDR with Grief and Loss Targets

This workshop is designed for mental health professionals trained in EMDR Therapy who wish to enhance their understanding of grief and develop practical skills for addressing it in clinical practice. Participants will explore the history of modern grief theory and its relevance to therapeutic settings in conjunction with EMDR. The training will cover the application of EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and assess various targets related to perspectives on dying, healthcare interactions, family roles, and advance care planning.

Additionally, attendees will learn to address the impact of values, at...Read moretitudes, and gender factors on the expression of grief and mourning practices. The workshop will also delve into the complexities surrounding loss, including the causes of death, meaning-making, and cultural considerations. Participants will gain insights into death education and the diverse views about death, equipping them with the tools to navigate these sensitive topics effectively. This event promises to be an engaging and interactive experience, fostering professional growth and enhancing therapeutic skills in grief and EMDR applications. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals in the field! Less...

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Learning Objectives

1. Participants will understand the history of modern grief theory and its applications to clinical practice.
2. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to perspectives on dying, health care interactions, family roles.
3. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making.
4. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to values, attitudes and gender factors affecting the expression of grief and the impact on mourning practices. (End of Life Decision Making)
5. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to factors affecting experience of and expression of loss, grief and mourning practices.
6. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to cause of death, meaning making, advance care planning, ethnic issues, values and attitudes, gender.
7. Participants will apply EMDR Phases 1-3 to identify and asses targets related to the cause of death, meaning making and values and attitudes related to traumatic death.
8. Participants will and assess EMDR targets related to death education and different death systems and diverse views about death.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

Beginner; Intermediate

Friday, March 21, 2025

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM MDT - 04:00 PM MDT

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EARN 6 CE Credit Hours

About the speakers

Kathy Couch

LCSW, CT, EMDR Consultant

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.

Stephanie Pearce

Owner of Stephanie Pearce Therapy

Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.

Ms. Pearce is a certified EMDR therapist, certified in Brainspotting, a certified perinatal mental health professional & a certified grief informed professional. She is passionate about participating in ongoing learning & is awaiting her Thanatology professional certification exam results.

She enjoys working with students in the academic environment. Ms. Pearce also works as an adjunct instructor through Grand Canyon University, as well as supporting students in their social work field work programs through Marywood University. She facilitates CEU trainings for the Nurturing Mamas Network & for NASW-PA.

Stephanie enjoys hiking with her family including an energetic rescue dog. She is a lifelong NY Jets & Mets fan.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Training Hour #1

Learning Objective: Understanding the History of Modern Grief Theory and Applications to Clinical Practice

Activities:

Grief Theory Self-Assessment (Poll)

Modern Grief Theory Handout

The Body of Knowledge Research Article

Notes: Moderator will assist with the poll. Poll will be in a Google format, and results will be provided during the training.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Training Hour #2

Learning Objective: Applying EMDR Phases 1-3 to Identify and Assess Targets Related to Perspectives on Dying, Health Care Interactions, Family Roles