Presented By
Sandra Paulsen, Ph.D.
Credits
6.5 EMDRIA Credits
Learning Format
Online
With 1.2 million people imprisoned in the United States, and 98% returning back into society, the concomitant mental health implications are significant to communities across the country. Dr. Sandra Paulsen does an in-depth look at how EMDR clinicians interact and treat incarcerated populations through a series of seven interviews that culminate in answering the question: What does it take to be an EMDR clinician working with incarcerated populations?
Dr. Paulsen’s interviews focus on 21 identified recurring themes that highlight questions EMDR clinicians may have about the challenges, politics, logistics, risks, hopes, and benefits of working in jails and prisons. Emphasis is placed on preparing clinicians not to fall into administrations and inmates’ traps when doing EMDR therapy in less-than-ideal confidential surroundings. The recurring themes of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and intergenerational trauma, as causational to incarceration, are explored. This course content is consistent with Francine Shapiro’s original vision of changing the world – this time with the incarcerated. You’ll see how attachment injury and trauma are part of their story. Learn if using your EMDR resources to help incarcerated people become productive members of your community is within your professional reach. Society is served if the incarcerated community is served.