EMDR Therapy can be a beneficial approach for clients presenting with Eating Disorders, but safe and effective treatment requires advanced knowledge and skill on the part of the clinician. Join Eating Disorder and EMDR specialist Marnie Davis as she illuminates the relationship between trauma, attachment, and dissociation in this population.

This 4 hour, on-demand webinar will enhance the EMDR Therapist’s understanding of the development of an eating disorder mindset and the many purposes it serves to protect and defend an internal system of parts, while offering effective approaches for working through the eight phases of the AIP model.

You will learn best practices for comprehensive client history taking and treatment planning for these complex cases. You’ll discover specialized resource development installation strategies throughout the eight phases of EMDR.You’ll explore methods to enhance collaboration with parts, decrease fragmentation, foster healing and increase self-energy. You’ll be introduced to effective protocols for desensitizing positive feeling states, urges, triggers, and defenses of the eating disorder and assists with compassionately accessing and healing the disowned/rejected parts of self.

This webinar is packed with concrete protocols, tips, and approaches you can start applying right away. Because this training was originally presented to a live audience via Zoom, you’ll benefit from the lively interaction and Q&A in addition to an explanation of the practicum section so you can replicate it as desired. The content is dense, and the delivery is past-paced and engaging. Marnie uses video, case examples, powerpoint and supplemental handouts to reinforce the material for all learning styles.

Registration provides on-demand access to the lecture for 30 days and access to handouts and materials that can be downloaded and printed.

Learners must have completed an EMRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training (all lecture, practicum, and consultation) prior to taking this training.

Level: Moderate to Advanced

Learning Objectives:

Summarize the factors involved in the development of an eating disorder and identify the relationship
between eating disorders, trauma, attachment injuries and dissociation.
Describe how to complete a comprehensive client history and treatment planning process and explain the importance of collaborating with ego states.
Identify at least five effective resource development strategies for the treatment of eating disorders.
Describe at least three ways to utilize resource development and other affect management skills with ego states and throughout the 8 phases of EMDR.
Describe how to interweave RDI’s while using standard protocol for touchstones.
Summarize protocols for desensitization of positive feeling states, urges, triggers, and defenses related to eating disorder ego states
Identify at least two methods helpful in decreasing defenses and compassionately accessing disowned/rejected parts of self.

Fees

$85 (Includes CEs) Registration includes 30 days of access to the video and all materials.

3.5 CEs (full CE Information Below…please confirm that your license type and state is covered by our national provider)
3.5 EMDRIA Credits Distance Learning Program #20009-DL02

About The Presenter

Marnie Davis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. She is the current Continuing Education co-chair for the Central Florida iaedp Chapter and has previously served as president and other various board positions. Marnie is owner of a private practice in Maitland, Florida, where she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress and body dysmorphia, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression and other co-occurring issues. Marnie has experience working in higher level of care settings and is a Health at Every Size informed clinician, respecting body diversity and creating a body affirming therapeutic environment. Marnie previously assisted in the development of a comprehensive eating disorder treatment model at Rollins College Wellness Center and more recently contributed as a chapter author in a newly released book, Trauma-informed Approaches to Eating Disorders. Marnie is a seasoned presenter and enjoys speaking to various audiences. She served as board member for the Eating Disorders Network of Central Florida for over 10 years and recently joined the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, as an Orlando Affiliate to continue to fundraise, advocate, and promote help, support and recovery for all. Marnie is a volunteer for the Greater Orlando Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) and holds community service, social justice and continued hope for healing in high regard.

CEs
Continuing Education credit for this program is granted from Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) for the following professions:

Psychologists:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists completing this program will receive 3.5 hours of continuing education credit.

Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LPCs/LMHCs completing this program will receive 3.5 hours of continuing education credit.

Social Workers:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Social Workers completing this program will receive 3.5 clinical hours of clinical continuing education credit.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content. LMFTs completing this program will receive 3.5 hours of continuing education credit.

Grievances:
Connect CE/U provider Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to CES, 1020 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills, MA 02648. Grievances will initially be directed to the training instructor. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. If you have questions or concerns, contact Commonwealth Educational Seminars at (800) 376-3345.

Statement of Proactive Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
Connect welcomes trainees and consultees from all cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all trainees and consultees, including Black People, People of Color, Indigenous People, and LGBTQ People. We pledge to proactively address issues of cultural competence and culturally-based trauma during every phase of professional development.

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

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