Course Description

This one-day workshop offers a comprehensive review of the AIP model and the 8 phases and 3 prongs of EMDR. It will focus on fine-tuning attendees’ understanding of core concepts and their applications. The course will utilize elements of The Touchstone Institute's EMDRIA-approved Foundational EMDR training manual.


Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2024


This course takes place live on Zoom. Check out this link for Zoom requirements.

For more information on our work at The Touchstone Institute, visit our website.

Course Overview

  • Schedule

    October 7th, 2024 from 10 am - 6:30 pm EST, live interactive webinar on Zoom

  • Prerequisites

    Completion of an EMDRIA-approved foundational EMDR therapy training.

  • CE Credits

    Participants are eligible to receive 6 CE credits for this training (see more details below).

The Prerequisite

Get Trained in EMDR!

Join Dr. Mara Tesler Stein and other perinatal mental health practitioners for The Touchstone Institute's Foundational EMDR Training

Note on Accessibility:

We include captions in all of our live and self-paced trainings. If there is anything else you need to make our trainings accessible to you, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We recognize that every person has access needs and we are happy to do everything we can to meet yours.

Instructor

Mara Stein, PsyD, PMH-C

Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C is a clinical psychologist practicing in the United States and Israel. She is the founder and director of The Touchstone Institute for Psychotherapy and Training where she offers both EMDR Foundational trainings for perinatal specialists & advanced EMDR workshops which take a deeper dive into the intersections and applications of EMDR and perinatal mental health. Dr. Stein is a staunch advocate for trauma-focused care and is trained and certified in a range of integrative trauma therapies. A certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer, Dr. Stein is also certified in Emotion-Focused Family and Couple Therapy, is a Gottman Certified Therapist, and continues to pursue training in Clinical Hypnosis, Yoga-Informed treatment, Advanced applications of EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ego-State therapies.

Tiered pricing options for this course:

Questions? See our FAQ below.

More about our pricing:

We offer tiered pricing for all of our trainings in order to make our courses accessible to as many practitioners as possible. If you are unsure which tier of payment is right for your financial situation, please read through our FAQ section below or visit our website.


Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are interested in a multi-month payment plan. We are always happy to create a custom payment plan to make it more feasible for everyone to participate in our courses. 

Course Details

    1. Get to know Mara Tesler Stein!

    2. Zoom Information

    3. Timed Course Outline

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    4. Learning Objectives

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    5. About Course Recordings

    6. Anti-Oppression Statement from The Touchstone Institute

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    1. Receiving your CE Certificate

About this course

  • $175 - $275
  • October 7th, 2024
  • 6 CEs, see below for further details

Timed Course Agenda

All times listed in EST

10:00 am – 6:30 pm EST

Fifteen-minute breaks at 11:30am and 3:30pm

Lunch at 1pm EST

 

Course outline

  • Review of the AIP Model
    1. Core assumptions
    2. Application to EMDR method
  • Phase by Phase Review
    1. Phase 1: History
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Methods
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    2. Phase 2: Preparation
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Methods
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    3. Phase 3: Assessment
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    4. Phase 4: Desensitization
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    5. Phase 5: Installation
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    6. Phase 6: Body Scan
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    7. Phase 7: Closure
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting
    8. Phase 8
      • Goals
      • AIP foundation
      • Method
      • Tips and troubleshooting

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model as a model for case conceptualization
  • List the 8 phases of EMDR therapy and their relationship to the AIP model
  • Identify the stages of trauma treatment 
  • Identify treatment planning considerations
  • Create a treatment plan using the AIP model
  • Describe advanced issues in processing including addressing dissociation, intense emotional responses, and methods to work with them.
  • Describe how abreaction can present in clients
  • Identify and describe blocking beliefs
  • Identify and explain how to address feeder memories
  • Identify dissociation
  • Identify and apply ways to address dissociation
  • Identify abreactions and list ways to address abreaction

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is the Generative Access tier right for me?

    Select this tier if you: Own the home you live in (even with a mortgage); live in a two-income household; have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money; travel recreationally; have access to family money and resources in times of need; work part-time by choice, etc.

  • Is the Sustaining Access tier right for me?

    Select this tier if you: Have income available for recreational activities (going out to dinner, movies, concerts etc.); have consistent work compensated at a median income rate based on your region; pay rent that is not more than 25% of your monthly household income; do not own your own home, etc.

  • Is the Supported Access tier right for me?

    Select this tier if you: Are a graduate student paying tuition; have major medical expenses not covered by insurance; have been denied work, or experience discrimination related to ableism, racism, sexism, gender discrimination or other forms of oppression; are eligible for public assistance; have immigration-related expenses; have ever been denied work due to incarceration history; are supporting adult children, extended family members in need or have other adult dependents; are an elder with limited financial support; are primarily working in a setting with under-resourced populations and your income reflects this work, etc.

  • Are there payment plan options available?

    Yes! We are happy to work with you to create a payment plan that fits your needs. Please reach out to us over email with a brief description of the length of the plan that you are interested in using to pay for this course: [email protected].

  • How can I learn more about your pricing?

    Please visit our website for more information on our approach to pricing our trainings: www.touchstoneinstitute.org/pricing.

  • What is your refund policy?

    We require 14-days notice for cancellations to receive a refund, minus a 7% administrative fee. If you cancel within 14 days you will be able to apply your full tuition to any other trainings we offer.

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