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A practical guide to learning and using EMDR! Trauma is a potential source of most types of emotional or behavioral problems. Extensive research has shown EMDR to be an effective and efficient trauma treatment. EMDR Within a Phase Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment offers mental health professionals an accessible plain-language guide to this popular and successful method. The book also introduces the “Fairy Tale Model” as a way to understand and remember the essential phases of treatment and the tasks in each phase. This manual teaches a clear rationale and a systematic approach to trauma-informed treatment, including often-neglected elements of treatment that are essential to preparing clients for EMDR. The reader is led step by step through the treatment process, with scripted hands-on exercises to learn each skill. In addition to presenting the fundamental EMDR procedures, EMDR Within a Phase Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment teaches a treatment system that can be applied to a variety of cases. Using research-supported and proven-effective methods, this book takes you through the treatment process with easily-understood dialogues and examples. Explicitly guided exercises produce hands-on skills and familiarize you with ways to explain trauma to clients and prepare them for EMDR. You will also learn to problem-solve challenging cases using the trauma framework. EMDR Within a Phase Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment also includes an Instructor’s Manual with: sample syllabus teaching tips PowerPoint slides test bank. Additional discussions address: why trauma matters posttraumatic symptoms the “trauma wall” the structure of trauma treatment the role of EMDR the eight phases of EMDR preparing clients for EMDR legal and medical issues in EMDR problem solving strategies in EMDR sessions treatment strategies for a variety of presenting problems using EMDR with children and adolescents use and application of the “fairy tale model” on-line and digital resources Designed to be a comprehensive primer, companion/supplemental textbook, and valuable reference resource, EMDR Within a Phase Model of Trauma-Informed Treatment is ideal for clinicians already trained in EMDR, those actively learning EMDR, and mental health professionals interested in EMDR. Note that to practice EMDR requires formal supervised training.

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""Dr. Greenwald has created an OUSTANDING IN-DEPTH EMDR TRAINING MANUAL useful for both new and experienced EMDR clinicians. . . . Unusually accessible, easy to understand and utilize with well developed explanations, examples, and exercises on all aspects of treating trauma. Dr. Greenwald has addressed many aspects of treatment that are rarely taught, giving numerous ideas on how to handle common problems in explaining EMDR and in working clinically with clients, both children and adults. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND THIS EXCELLENT MANUAL."" Phyllis Klaus, MFT, CSW, EMDR Instructor and Consultant; Author of Bonding; The Doula Book; Your Amazing Newborn; When Survivors Give Birth ""Greenwald has managed to create one book that masterfully teaches trauma-informed treatment and the use of EMDR within this framework. This book is an indispensable guide to EMDR treatment with the wide range of clients who present in diverse clinical settings. In addition to teaching a comprehensive framework to inform treatment, it's a goldmine of practical strategies and techniques for EMDR clinicians and trainers. Simply stated, this is a 'must read' book for anyone doing or teaching EMDR."" Nancy Smyth, PhD, LCSW, EMDR Instructor, Dean and Professor, University of Buffalo School of Social Work ""PROVIDES READERS WITH A WEALTH OF INFORMATION that is comprehensive and true to the original EMDR methodology. Trainers and students alike will find this DOWN-TO-EARTH RESOURCE reveals how to formulate cases and EMDR targets safely and efficiently."" Sandra Paulsen, PhD, EMDR Consultant and Workshop Leader; Leading developer of EMDR applications for dissociative disorders and ego state therapy ""This book is full of helpful content and interesting details both for experienced EMDR therapists as well as those in training. The exercises will help readers to really 'get it'. The many effective explanations, metaphors, and interventions will give every clinician some new and useful tools. One of the great strengths of the book is the way EMDR is embedded in a trauma-based treatment approach. The detailed guidance on how to implement this approach will help many of our colleagues to pursue a clear path in treatment and achieve better outcomes."" Judith Bo l, MEd, RCC, HAP Trainer and Past President of EMDR-HAP

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Dr. Ricky Greenwald is a practicing clinical psychologist who has been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 1985. He is the Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute‘s founder, executive director, and chair of faculty.

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