Live/Virtual Training

Live/Virtual Training

EMDR For OCD & Phobias

Dates

TBD

Time

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. CST

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste. 307 Fort Worth, Texas 76137

or

Zoom Virtual Classroom

CE

NBCC Hours: 6

ACEP NO. 7105

Cost

$210.00
(Non-refundable)

Description

This advanced clinical training explores the application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and phobic responses. Participants will examine how maladaptively stored experiences, fear-based learning, and distressing memories may contribute to the development and maintenance of obsessive-compulsive symptoms and phobic avoidance behaviors. The training will review current research regarding EMDR and OCD treatment outcomes while exploring the integration of EMDR alongside evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Participants will explore practical applications of EMDR for intrusive thoughts, contamination fears, panic responses, avoidance patterns, and trauma-related obsessive features. The training will also address ethical considerations, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and current limitations within the research literature, including distinctions between trauma-driven obsessive symptoms and primary OCD presentations. Clinicians will leave with practical interventions and integrative strategies for working with clients experiencing OCD and phobias.

Pre-requisites: This training requires participants to first take an EMDR basic training before taking this advanced training. Participants are required to be post basic training, however are not required to be certified in EMDR.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify core symptoms, clinical presentations, and maintaining factors associated with OCD and phobic disorders.

2. Describe the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and explain how maladaptively stored experiences may contribute to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and phobic responses.

3. Demonstrate adaptation of EMDR protocols for clients experiencing OCD and phobias, including identification of past experiences, present triggers, and future fears.

4. Examine current research regarding EMDR and OCD treatment outcomes, including emerging evidence supporting EMDR as a complementary intervention alongside Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

5. Explore EMDR interventions designed to address intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, physiological distress, and fear-based responses associated with OCD and phobias.

6. Apply integrative case conceptualization strategies and treatment planning considerations when determining the appropriateness of EMDR, ERP, or combined interventions for OCD and phobic disorders.

Nik Johnson

M.S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMdr - consultant

Nik has been a private practice counselor working in North Texas since 2017. He works with children aged (4+), adolescents, and adults, specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy. Previously Nik worked at an agency in Missouri providing play therapy to children in the foster care system. He offers continuing education to professionals especially within the topics of working with developmental trauma, dissociative disorders, and play therapy.

Approved Continuing Education Provider

CCFAM Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7105. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CCFAM Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

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