EMDR Tools for PTSD/Trauma Patients
Title: EMDR Tools for PTSD/Trauma Patients
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 – 8:45am -12:00pm (one – 15 minute break)
Location: Kermit Dahlen Training Center – 3500 W. 4th Street – Sioux City, IA
Audience:
Substance abuse counselors, social workers, mental health counselors, nurses, recovery counselors and interested human services professionals.
Purpose:
Humans have experienced traumatic events since the beginning of existence, and PTSD has been a formal diagnosis since the 1980’s. Identifying specific diagnostic criteria and brain imaging technology has been very beneficial in better understanding this condition, however, effectively treating patients who suffer from traumatic events has been difficult. EMDR is an evidenced-based intervention that has been shown to be extremely effective for individuals who have experienced traumatic events. While EMDR is not a “cure” for PTSD, many patients effected by trauma have experienced a substantial alleviation of symptoms, and for some, a complete remission due to EMDR interventions.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will know:
• Definitions of psychological trauma and PTSD
• Screening/Assessment tools for trauma
• Diagnostic criteria for PTSD
• Theoretical framework for EMDR
• How EMDR works when treating patients with PTSD and other mental health issues
• How EMDR works for crisis intervention
• Resources for EMDR training, certification, and referrals
Faculty:
Matt Cihak, NCC, LMHC, IAADC, received his Master’s degree in Community Agency Counseling from the University of South Dakota in 2002. His experience comes from working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs for mental health and addiction issues. Matt is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa, and an International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He currently works in private practice at Parkview Psychological Services and is also an adjunct instructor at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Christy Mallory, MA, CADC, LMHP received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology in Education from the University of South Dakota in 2007 and her Bachelor’s Degree from Morningside College in 1996. Christy has been a clinician at Jackson since 2011. She is currently serving as a Clinical Coordinator. Prior to that, she was a therapist at the Boys and Girls Home from 2007 – 2011.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Program approved for 3 hours of continuing education with IBSAC for Iowa Substance Abuse Counselors and 3 hours of continuing Social Work education. Jackson Recovery Centers is an Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners approved provider #0241.
