Connection and Belonging: A Core Human Need and Distinct Category of NC/PCs
The core human need for interpersonal connection and belonging is cited by Maslow, social psychologists, and many other respected theorists and researchers. Trauma and adversity, in this realm, includes interpersonal…
Read MoreRacial Trauma in High Achievers
The Racial Trauma protocol for high achievers is designed to implement the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) through the intersection of high achieving adults and a culturally competent lens. The Racial…
Read MoreHealing Racial Trauma with Somatic EMDR Therapy
The “Healing Race-Based Trauma with Somatic EMDR-Therapy” presentation will explore how to assess and address racialized trauma with EMDR therapy, enhanced by somatic approaches. “Diversity” trainings that do not incorporate…
Read MoreContemporary JEDI’s in EMDR Treatment
A Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) lens is critical to effectively engaging with clients, facilitating culturally relevant interventions and effectively addressing trauma. A JEDI approach to clinical practice includes…
Read MoreThe Elephant in the Room: Systemic Racism and Psychotherapy
This has been a year of adversity and increased awareness. We are now awakening to the trauma of white privilege and systemic racism. EMDR therapists are challenged with effectively responding…
Read MoreHealing the Healer: EMDR-IGTP-OTS & Vicarious Trauma in Black Clinicians
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Integrative Group Treatment Protocol in Ongoing Traumatic Stress (EMDR- IGTP-OTS) has been studied effectively in Latin communities since 1997 (Jarero, 2010), but not yet with…
Read MoreEMDR Therapy with an Afrocentric Critical Race Perspective
EMDR is an evidenced based intervention designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories. Despite EMDR’s efficacy, there are minimal references to diversity in EMDR research, and no protocol adaptations for African…
Read MoreRacial Trauma, Neurons, and EMDR: The Path Towards an Anti-Racist Psychotherapy
Although race is a social construction, it carries great significance and dire consequences in our North American culture. This presentation will explore how Anti-Black racism, racial trauma, and White Supremacy…
Read MoreEMDR Diversity & The Spectrum of Trauma Prevention
Diversity and inclusion of EMDR expands beyond skin color. Simultaneously, trauma prevention must be viewed from working with individuals to creating policies to better protect our communities. This course provides…
Read MoreSocial Trauma and Adversity: Restoring Connectedness and Resilience
Human beings are social animals with a fundamental need for social connectedness and inclusion. Yet many people feel they don’t fit, experience social anxiety, face threatening societal dynamics, or otherwise…
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