Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients, On-demand, Workshop

Trainer: Jose Carbajal, Amanda Martin
On-demand
3 hours
Overview & Requirements

This On-Demand, online 3-hour, EMDRIA-approved, webinar course, createdย and taught by Amanda Martin, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN, and Jose Carbajal, Ph.D., LCSW, and is filled with an easy instructional guide including live demonstrations, sample forms, and practical strategies for in-session exercises and client homework exercises.

This workshop is intended for Licensed (fully licensed and associates) and Pre-Licensed (graduate students) Mental Health Professionals.ย  ย This workshop is not limited to EMDR trained clinicians, so that non-EMDR trained therapists are welcome.ย  However, this is not a supplemental to an EMDR therapy basic training and only EMDR trained therapists will qualify for EMDR continuing education credits.

Credits from CE Classes: 3 hours
EMDRIA Credits: 3 hours
NBCC Credit Hours: 3 hours

EMDR therapy is effective and useful to most clients with proper preparation. This training provides a structured method to summarize recent research on EMDR with Neurodivergent Clients, Integrate clinical adaptations for working with Neurodivergent Clients, Distinguish similarities between PTSD symptoms and Autism, Explain adaptations for EMDR reprocessing, and review video demonstrations of EMDR preparation and protocol.

 

Course Objectives

The training provides a guide to assist therapists with gathering adequate information, recognizing neurodivergent client readiness for EMDR, identifying client needs in the preparation phase, and creating a treatment plan for EMDR reprocessing.

    1. Summarize recent EMDR therapy research with neurodivergent clients
    2. Integrate clinical adaptations for working with neurodivergent clients
    3. Distinguish similarities and differences between PTSD symptoms and
      autism
    4. Explain adaptations for EMDR reprocessing with clients who have autism
      and ADHD
    5. Review video demonstration of EMDR preparation and protocol

Treatment planning techniques will be shown for the sequencing of targets. Demonstrations of stabilization exercises to help clients build skills in their ego strength and affect tolerance. Live demonstrations and a scripted handout include new resource development and installation methods.

Forms and a quick reference guide are included with the training.

ย Access Instructions:ย After completion of purchase log-in through the CompassionWorks.com user account you create or log into upon checkout. The workshop will be located under โ€œMy Coursesโ€ when you click on your username at the top right corner.

You will need to complete the course in itโ€™s entirety including the evaluation of presenters and final course exam which must be passed at 80%.

Scheduled Presenters
Jose Carbajal

Jose Carbajal

PhD, LCSW

Location - , Richardson , Texas

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Jose Carbajal

Jose Carbajal

PhD, LCSW

Location - , Richardson , Texas

Takes insurance?: No

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Completed CompassionWorks trainings: EMDRIA Approved Trainer in EMDR, CompassionWorks Lead Trainer.

Dr. Jose Carbajal attended Baylor University after his tenure in the U.S. Army, where he received his bachelorโ€™s degree and masterโ€™s degree in social work, and a masterโ€™s degree in theological studies. He completed his Ph.D. in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington. Jose has several publications and he has conducted many professional presentations and trainings. Joseโ€™s research focus is on the interventions clinicians use to treat trauma, neuroscience, and faith. Jose has over 15 years of clinical experience and he has extensive teaching experience, leading seminars, and workshops. His clinical specialties are trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Dr. Carbajal is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, an EMDRIA Approved Trainer in EMDR, and a CompassionWorks Lead Trainer.
Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Location 24285 Katy Freeway , Kaufman , Texas

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Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin

PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Location 24285 Katy Freeway , Kaufman , Texas

Takes insurance?: No

Completed CompassionWorks trainings: Houston, Texas

EMDR

Amanda Martin, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC, BCN, Eagala MH graduated from Texas Womanโ€™s University and is a native Texan. She specializes in working with people and families with trauma histories in residential and outpatient settings. She has a Ph.D. in Family Therapy and has the following licenses: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, and Mental Health Eagala Professional. Amanda is EMDR Certified, an Approved EMDR Consultant, an EMDR Trainer, and a CompassionWorks Lead Trainer.
Cancellation Policy

Refund for On-Demand/Asynchronous Workshops:ย Refunds minus a $35 administrative fee will only be available for up to 3 days after purchase. The workshop must be completed within 90 days after the purchase date.

Continuing Educationย 

CompassionWorks offers three (3) continuing education (CE) credits for LPCs, social workers, MFTs, psychologists, and other mental health professionals at no additional cost. The certificate of completion serves as your documentation for your state CE credit, if your state licensing board does not require CE program pre-approval.

CompassionWorks is an approved provider for LPCs and LMFTs in Oklahoma

CompassionWorks, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7836. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CompassionWorks, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Three (3) EMDRIA credits, advanced continuing education for EMDRIA members, are included.

Trainer: Jose Carbajal, Amanda Martin
On-demand
3 hours

Using EMDR Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients On Demand- $169

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Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโ€™s and masterโ€™s degrees in social work and a masterโ€™s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy.ย 

Dr. Amber Quaranta-Leech, LPC-S

Amber holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and holds Supervisor credential for Texas. Amber is an EMDRIA consultant and trainer. She has over a decade of experience in the trauma field in work with uniformed services, domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and recent mass trauma events. Amber provides consultation for EMDRIA certification, for consultants-in-training, and supervision for LPC-Associates. Amber continues to research the benefits of EMDR therapy with a variety of populations. Her goal is to help build strong clinicians who are well versed in trauma interventions to better support their clients. Amber sees a limited number of clients with a focus on trauma work, she is also a Certified Career Counselor and Certified through EAGALA to provide equine-assisted therapy.ย 

Dr. Jose Carbajal, LCSW

Dr. Jose Carbajal, a U.S. Army veteran, earned his bachelorโ€™s and masterโ€™s degrees in social work and a masterโ€™s in theological studies from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. With over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive teaching experience, Jose specializes in trauma, sexual abuse recovery, domestic violence, and substance abuse. His research focuses on trauma interventions, neuroscience, and faith. He is EMDR Certified, an Approved Consultant, and an EMDRIA Approved Trainer, with numerous publications and professional presentations to his name.

Dr. Amanda Martin, LMFT-S, LPC, BCN

Amanda Martin holds a PhD in Family Therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. With over 14 years of experience, she specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and families in residential and outpatient settings. Amanda also provides supervision for EMDR certification, EMDR consultants-in-training, and LMFT-Associates. Her mission is to help people find a healthy, joyful, and fulfilling path in life. Her warm, supportive, and interactive counseling style incorporates Symbolic Experiential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, HeartMath, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Neurofeedback, and Collaborative Problem Solving.