Improving First Responder Resiliency with EMDR
While many EMDR Therapists are trained in treating people who have experienced traumatic events, this does not guarantee they will be effective with the unique needs of the first responder…
Read MoreIt’s Not the End of the World; Developing Resilience in Times of Change
Resilience is more than the ability to bounce back from adversity. It is a transformative process that reveals our inherent nobility, a rite of passage from pieces to peace. Resilient…
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Resilience: The Role of Mindful Compassion, Empathy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology
Resilience is an embodied state of mindful, compassionate attention to the needs of self and others. It creates an interpersonal field of open mind and heart, in which information and…
Read MoreBuddhist Psychology, EMDR Therapy & Addictions – The MET(T)A Protocol
This presentation will describe how principles and methods of Buddhist psychology, when studied and utilized on their own and when integrated with the standard EMDR therapy protocol along with addiction…
Read MoreEMDR Therapy & Somatic Psychology to Enhance Embodiment
This presentation is an introduction to Somatic Psychology and how it interfaces with EMDR Therapy. Somatic Psychology studies the relationship between the body and psychological states by highlighting physiological patterns…
Read MoreChildhood Abuse, Brain Development and Psychopathology
Childhood maltreatment is the most important preventable risk factor for psychiatric disorders. This keynote will explore the effects of different types of maltreatment on brain structure, function, and connectivity, and…
Read MoreStrategies for Healing Suicidal and High-Risk Youth in the 21st Century
This panel will present strategies for treating suicidal and high-risk youth, with a focus on the special challenges our youth face today. Each youth specialist will provide a 30-minute case…
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