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Introduction to the Group Resource Enhancement Protocol (G-REP)

On-Demand access to 1 hour video

Skill Level: Beginner

1 CE Available

1 EMDRIA Credit: Program #17019-DL88

About this Course:

The EMDR Group Resource Enhancement Protocol (G-REP) is a structured activity intended to enhance ego strengthening. It may be delivered to individuals and/or groups. Prior training in EMDR therapy is not necessary for the leader. This 60-minute course provides the protocol worksheet for group members, script for the leader, and instructions for effective delivery.

About the Presenter: Bill Brislin, MA, LMHC

Having fallen in love with the EMDR therapy model from the first day of his basic training, Bill enjoys passing on this treasure and takes delight in clinicians feeling more confident and effective in their work. 


Bill was fortunate to have been trained in the Recent Traumatic Episodes Protocol (R-TEP) in 2010 by its developers, Elan Shapiro & Brurit Laub. He became an approved trainer in 2016. In collaboration with Reg Morrow Robinson, he presented the first Group Traumatic Episodes Protocol (G-TEP) in the United States and to date, has conducted over 40 R-TEP/G-TEP trainings. 

Bill responded to the Orlando Pulse Nightclub mass shooting as a volunteer clinician and conducted a quickly arranged R-TEP/G-TEP training. Many of the other trainings he’s conducted have been in response to gun violence and other disasters. Along with virtual trainings, he has presented at Fort Hood (Texas), Chicago, Cincinnati, Toledo, Virginia Beach, Quantico Marine Base, and multiple Florida cities. 

After conducting EMDR basic training in Kyiv, Ukraine, Bill maintained relationships with Ukrainian consultees and trainees. While collaborating with other EMDR clinicians to provide group EMDR therapy to therapists affected by the invasion of Ukraine, he was one of the first therapists to deliver the new Group Resource Enhancement Protocol (G-REP), developed by Maria Masciandaro, to individuals lacking conditions of present safety. Maria and Bill coauthored a chapter, Group Resource Enhancement Protocol, published in “EMDR Group Therapy” (2024). He has developed a one-hour on-demand training on this protocol. 

Learning Objectives   

1. Describe the relationship between recall of a positive experience (nostalgia) and higher positive affect. [Li, B., Zhu, Q., Li, A. et al. (2023)]
2. Utilize imagery to increase capacity to cope effectively with stress. [Williams & Ginty (2023)]
3. Describe the usefulness of brief group interventions as a solution for scaling access to treatment for marginalized or underserved communities. [Bizouerne, C. et al. (2023)]

Timeline –

• 20 minutes        Learning Objective #1
  • Context of G-REP
  • Benefits of Resourcing
  • Correlation between recall of a positive experience and higher positive affect.
• 20 minutes        Learning Objective #2
  • Procedures of G-REP
  • Accessing positive imagery
  • Increasing connection with the positive imagery
• 20 minutes        Learning Objective #3
  • Applications of G-REP
  • Cultural sensitivity/adaptations/accommodations
  • Usefulness for underserved communities with limited resources

CEs

Connect is approved by:

• The American Psychological Association (APA). Connect is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Connect maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The National Board of Certified Counselors. Connect has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7534 
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.

While most states and licensing boards accept course work that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, licensed professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

 Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

This course's APA approval is accepted by social work and counseling boards in most states.

Grievances:

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There is no known conflict of interest nor commercial support for this program.