EMDR for First Responders

Learn how to implement the healing power of EMDR Therapy to enable First Responders to heal from the years of stress pile-up and build resilience over time in this on-demand course..

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About the course

Start date
Immediate access
Length
12 hours | On-Demand (12 months access)
Who this course is for
For EMDR Trained Therapists | Advanced Level
Accreditation
12 CE/CME Credits + 12 EMDRIA PointsSee all accreditation details
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Embark on a transformative journey where the healing power of EMDR therapy meets the courageous hearts of First Responders. In this self-paced course, led by Dr Sara Gilman, a former firefighter turned clinical expert and leading trainer at Francine Shapiro's EMDR Institute, we delve into the profound intersection of trauma, resilience, and healing within the realm of emergency response professionals.

Drawing from her firsthand experience and professional expertise, Dr Sara Gilman, brings a dynamic approach to working with First Responders, bridging theory with practical application. Through poignant narratives and real-life accounts shared by First Responders themselves, you will gain invaluable insights into the nuances of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury and its manifestations within the culture of First Responders. 

Featuring expert teaching, insightful interviews, and illuminating therapy demonstrations, this course provides a window into the transformative power of EMDR therapy. You will gain the tools and understanding to navigate the complex impact of cumulative traumatic stress exposure throughout the careers of our First Responders. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of First Responders and the culture they work and live in

  • Learn how to develop rapport with First Responders, where they learn to trust the clinician and move forward in treatment

  • Identify effective stabilization tools with this population and ways to encourage their life time use for career resilience 

  • Adapt each phase of the EMDR basic protocol in creative ways for efficient treatment

  • Learn how to identify EMDR targets in a brief counseling timeframe

  • Understand how Post-Traumatic Stress Injury shows up in First Responders 

  • Develop strategies to help First Responders bridge the gap between work and home life

This on-demand course is available to start immediately, with 12 months access and a downloadable library of materials to keep. If you would like to request an invoice, please fill out the form here.

EMDR for First Responders
$490
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Accredited Continuing Education Credits

This EMDR for First Responders training is designed for EMDR trained therapists worldwide. Upon completion, you'll receive an official certificate that may be submitted to relevant registration or licensing bodies for continuing professional development, where applicable.

Participants can earn 12 EMDRIA Points for this training.

12 CE/CME credits are also designated for a range of licensed mental health professions, including:

  • psychologists, social workers, counsellors,

  • physicians, nurses,

  • marriage and family therapists,

  • addiction professionals.

Acceptance for other professions may vary by board and jurisdiction. View the complete CE/CME accreditation details and board approvals here.

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