Course Description

During this time of increased isolation, our usual means of getting our attachment needs met are not as available in the ways we are normally accustomed to. In addition to the life stressors of these unprecedented times, staying connected becomes even more of a challenge. In this workshop—led by Deany Laliotis, LICSW—you will be introduced to a model that proposes a hierarchy of attachment needs offering a practical approach to helping ourselves as well as our clients navigate this uncharted territory. Using the EMDR Life Stress protocol, you will be able to develop new patterns of response, generating opportunities for personal growth and connection.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to describe the five levels of intimacy in human relationships.
2. Participants will be able to identify one or more patterns of response that need to be developed.
3. Participants will be able to identify current life situations that trigger these maladaptive patterns.
4. Participants will be able to apply the EMDR Life Stress protocol to generate alternative responses that promote personal growth and greater connection.

Presenter(s)

Deany Laliotis, LICSW

Deany Laliotis, LICSW, is an international trainer, consultant, and EMDR practitioner who specializes in teaching EMDR therapy as a psychotherapy approach with a focus on healing attachment wounds using the therapeutic relationship as an integral part of treating complex trauma. As the Director of Training for EMDR Institute, Deany worked closely with Francine Shapiro to develop the training curriculum as EMDR evolved into a more comprehensive treatment approach. Deany was awarded the Francine Shapiro Award for Outstanding service and Clinical Excellence by the EMDR International Association in 2015. She has authored and co-authored several articles and book chapters and currently maintains a private clinical and consultation practice in Washington, DC.