presents

Basic EMDR Therapy Training Course

- Part 1 -

5-Days Workshop

of Instruction & Practicum

This Training is for psychotherapists residing in Lebanon

It will be mainly in Arabic

This Training Course is funded by: Terre Des Hommes Germany &

Trauma Aid Germany* (Responsible for Project)

* It is a non-profit organization founded in 2000; it provides trauma projects in crisis areas by offering professionals training in psycho-traumatology and EMDR Therapy.

Main Trainer: Mrs. Mona Zaghrout Hodali (YMCA, East Jerusalem, Palestine) Internationally Accredited EMDR Trainer & Consultant

Second Trainer: Dr. Derek Farrell (University of Worcester, England) Internationally Accredited EMDR Trainer & Consultant

Date: 14th – 18th of Oct, 2017

Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm including lunch & coffee breaks

Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel, Beirut (Raouche region , Australia Street)

This Training Course is supported by the

National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the

Lebanese Ministry of Public Health

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is an integrative psychotherapy approach that controlled research studies have proven its effectiveness for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is also effective in treating anxiety and other psychological disorders that developed after disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy, developed by Francine Shapiro, is based on the model of Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) that posits that much of psychopathology is due to the maladaptive encoding of and/or incomplete processing of traumatic life experiences. This impairs the person’s ability to integrate these experiences in an adaptive manner. EMDR therapy facilitates the accessing and processing of traumatic memories to bring them to an adaptive resolution.

Program Description:

This Basic EMDR Therapy Training course is composed of Parts 1, 2, & 3 with minimum of 15 hours of group consultation. It also includes a field application where each participant is expected to provide EMDR therapy for minimum of 15 clients throughout the training. Upon the completion of the Basic EMDR Therapy Training course, a “Certificate of Completion” will be granted to the participant.

Program Objectives - Part 1:

The participant will:

Explain how to use EMDR as a psychotherapy approach Explain the Adaptive Information Processing Model (AIP) Identify the components involved in EMDR therapy Use the client selection criteria and exercise cautious actions for safe use of EMDR Use & apply stabilization & resourcing techniques Explain the eight phases of EMDR needed for comprehensive treatment Use different strategies to facilitate processing Use variations of EMDR protocol with children and recent events

Biosketch of Main Trainer:

Mona Zaghrout Hodali, MA, is Head of the Counseling & Supervision in the East Jerusalem YMCA and works throughout the West Bank. Mrs. Zaghrout specializes in the assessment & treatment of the psychological impact of trauma. Originally trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the developer of EMDR therapy, Mrs. Zaghrout is now an internationally accredited trainer, facilitator & consultant in EMDR in addition to being a trainer of trainers in EMDR therapy. In 2012, Mrs. Zaghrout was awarded the Snyker Memorial Award for ‘outstanding volunteer service’ by the EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program for her contribution to the development of services in the Arab world. She has worked at national & international levels, providing training & consultation for psychotherapists in the treatment of survivors of trauma in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Kenya, Jordan, Iraq & Tunisia, in addition to therapists from Syria, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi-Arabia, & United Arab Emirates.

Biosketch of Second Trainer:

Team of Facilitators:

Mrs. Mona Zaghrout Hodali is accompanied by a team of EMDR facilitators: Mr. Mohamad Mahajneh, Mr. Mustafa Omar, Ms. Ibtisam Adileh, Ms. Lama Odeh, and Mr. Alaa Abou Ayyash. All are working with the YMCA as supervisors in different areas of Palestine.

Eligibility Requirements for Participation:

1) The participant should have a Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or psychiatry.

2) The participant should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a therapist after the Master’s degree.

3) The participant should be currently working as a practitioner.

4) The participant should be interviewed & approved by the Standards Committee.

Registration Requirements:

1. 50% of the places are reserved for therapists who are working full-time in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) or with refugees.

2. 50% of the places are reserved for therapists who have their own private practice or work in private institutions.

3. The applicant should fill in the application on website www.emdrlebanon.org and upload the following documents:

(1) Curriculum Vitae CV

(2) Scanned copy of the highest university degree (required: equivalence signed by Ministry of Education for those who are not graduates of the Lebanese University)

(3) Scanned copy of a letter of reference or recommendation that proves that s/he has a minimum of 2 years of experience in therapy after the Master’s degree.

(4) Scanned copy of Identity Card or Passport

N.B. Kindly use copies scanned by a scanner.

Derek Farrell, PhD, is a Principal Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Worcester where he is Programme Director of an MSc EMDR Therapy Course. In addition, he is an EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer & Consultant, a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, & an Accredited Psychotherapist with the British Association of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP). Dr. Farrell is currently the Vice-President of EMDR Europe & President of EMDR UK & Ireland, & Ex-President of Trauma Aid Europe. Dr. Farrell is, also, Chair of the EMDR Europe Practice Committee. He is involved in several trauma capacity building projects in Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan & Iraq. In 2013, Dr. Farrell was the recipient of the ‘David Servan Schreiber Award’ for Outstanding Contribution to EMDR Therapy.

4. Applicants who work with NGOs and the refugees should send a letter from their organizations stating that they work as practitioners in these organizations.

5. An interview date will be set for the applicant who satisfies the eligibility requirements.

6. Upon the approval of the Standards Committee of EMDR Lebanon Association, the applicant will receive payment information.

7. Registration is confirmed after payment.

8. Since this Training course is funded, the fees for Part 1:

For applicants of NGOs = $200 For applicants of private practice or private institution = $400

9. Participation for this training is limited to only 40 psychotherapists. Those who do not get contacted back for this course may be contacted again when a new one is scheduled.

N.B. Full Attendance is a must. It is important to note that the “Certificate of Completion”

will NOT be issued for those who miss any of the sessions.

Contacts:

For more information, please send an email to: training@emdrlebanon.org or call:

Miss Sandra Maradian - Project coordinator – 76/682297