Utilizing EMDR in the Treatment of Chronic Illness
Dates
May 7, 2027
Time
9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. CST
CE
NBCC Hours: 6
ACEP NO. 7105
Approved for 6 emdria credits
Emdria credit approval:
# 21024
Cost
$105.00
(Non-refundable)
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.
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. Describe the psychological and nervous system impacts of chronic illness, including medical trauma, ongoing stress, and illness-related loss.
2. Explain the rationale for utilizing EMDR therapy with chronic illness populations based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and current research.
3. Identify key clinical considerations when treating clients with chronic illness, including uncertainty, symptom variability, and treatment fatigue.
4. Apply EMDR case conceptualization strategies to chronic illness presentations using clinical vignette examples
Dr. Rachel Grimes
LCSW-S, Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Approved Consultant
Dr. Rachel Grimes, DBH, LCSW-S is a clinician, professor, and clinical leader with more than two decades of experience spanning trauma therapy, child and family mental health, medical social work, and military community support. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to healing, empowerment, and high-quality, trauma-responsive care across diverse populations.
Dr. Grimes is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of behavioral health professionals and trauma informed clinicians. She brings extensive clinical expertise into her trainings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and whole-person wellness. This expertise includes EMDR certification and approved consultant status, national Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) certification, and specialized integrated care training. Her leadership, scholarship, and passion for trauma-informed systems continue to shape clinical practice and behavioral health education nationwide.
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.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.