Utilizing EMDR in the Treatment of Chronic Illness – May 7, 2027

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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.

DESCRIPTION:

Chronic illness often involves ongoing medical stress, trauma exposure, identity disruption, and loss that can significantly impact emotional well-being and nervous system functioning. This training provides an overview of utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to address medical trauma, illness-related anxiety, grief, and adjustment challenges. Grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and current research, the presentation integrates practical clinical guidance with case examples. 

Participants will explore key considerations for working with chronic illness populations, including uncertainty, fluctuating symptoms, and the need for trauma-informed, flexible treatment approaches. Interactive discussion and applied examples will support the translation of research into practice for clinicians working with medically complex clients. 

PRESENTER:

Dr. Rachel Grimes
LCSW-S, Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Approved Consultant