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Season of Renewal: EMDR Therapy for Veterans Overcoming PTSD

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1 CE Hour
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Description

This presentation explores the application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans. The session will provide an overview of EMDR’s core principles and techniques, highlighting its effectiveness in addressing trauma and facilitating recovery.

 

Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by veterans with PTSD and understand how EMDR can be tailored to meet their specific needs. The presentation will include a review of recent research findings, case studies, and best practices for implementing EMDR therapy within the veteran population.

 

This session will cover: 

  • • The principles of EMDR therapy
  • • The impact of PTSD on veterans
  • • Clinical evidence for EMDR
  • • How to apply EMDR techniques to veteran cases
  • • Case studies
  • • Best practices
Target Audience
  • • Counselor
  • • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • • Social Worker
  • • Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to equip mental health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of EMDR therapy and its application in treating PTSD among veterans, enabling them to effectively implement this evidence-based approach to enhance therapeutic outcomes and support the recovery and well-being of veteran clients.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the core principles and phases of EMDR therapy.

  • Summarize how EMDR facilitates the processing and resolution of traumatic memories.

  • Identify at least two common trauma experiences and symptoms of PTSD in the veteran population.

  • Discuss at least one unique challenge and/or consideration in treating PTSD among veterans.

  • Summarize recent research supporting the efficacy of EMDR therapy in treating PTSD.

  • Evaluate the strength of evidence demonstrating EMDR’s effectiveness specifically for Veterans.

  • Illustrate how EMDR techniques can be adapted to address the specific needs of veteran clients.

  • Discuss at least two practical strategies for implementing EMDR therapy in a veteran-focused clinical setting.

  • Identify the key factors contributing to successful outcomes of case studies in which EMDR therapy was used to treat veterans with PTSD.

  • Determine skills to apply EMDR therapy effectively while considering the cultural and situational contexts of veteran clients.

  • Summarize best practices for integrating EMDR into a comprehensive treatment plan for veterans.

References

  • Cusack, K., Jonas, D. E., Forneris, C. A., Wines, R., Sonis, J., Middleton, J. C., ... & Phipps, M. A. (2016). Evidence reviews of posttraumatic stress disorder treatments. American Journal of Psychiatry, 173(3), 248-261. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2015.15091194

  • Lalonde, R. C., & Sutherland, S. H. (2020). The efficacy of EMDR therapy for PTSD in military veterans: A meta-analysis. Journal of Military and Veterans' Health, 28(3), 38-47.

  • van den Berg, D. P., van den Berg, H., & van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). EMDR therapy for PTSD in military veterans: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 28(3), 242-249. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22033

Clinical
Counselor

TPN.health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. TPN.health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0220.

Marriage & Family Therapist

TPN.health is a CAMFT-approved continuing education provider, provider #1000101.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0097.

Social Worker

TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2022 – 03/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Clinical continuing education credits. ASWB ACE Credit is not available in NY and NJ.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0654.

Substance Use Disorder Professionals

This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming.This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programing. Counselor Skill Group: Counseling Services

CE Policy
This course is fiscally sponsored by American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA). There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
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Sandra Eiler, LPC

As a seasoned psychotherapist with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Sandra is deeply committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals facing trauma and PTSD. Her certification in these modalities equips her to effectively address the complex psychological needs of veterans and first responders, populations she is particularly passionate about due to their unique and challenging experiences.

In her roles as a National Clinical Supervisor and Independent Clinical Supervisor, Sandra guides and mentors other clinicians, ensuring the delivery of exceptional therapeutic services while promoting professional development within the field. Sandra’s ongoing pursuit of a PhD, with a focus on veterans, moral injury, PTSD, dissociation, and trauma treatment, further deepens her expertise and enhances her ability to contribute to the evolving landscape of mental health care.

Sandra’s practice is rooted in a deep respect for the resilience and strength of those who serve our communities and our country. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their experiences and work toward healing and personal growth. Through both direct therapeutic work and supervisory roles, she strives to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have dedicated themselves to serving others.

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