Ethics in EMDR: A Workshop for Clinicians

Course overview

October 8, 2022 Live Webinar This training offers an in-depth look at ethical dilemmas that often arise throughout the practice of EMDR therapy. This training is specifically directed towards the EMDR treatment modality, as many ethical decisions occur spontaneously throughout the work with a client. Clinicians should be well informed and always prepared to manage ethical situations as they arise. Throughout this training, we will look at various topics such as boundaries, managing trauma and safe resourcing, dissociation, mandated reporting, and working with other clinicians. Presenter Bios: Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC Nina Davey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). She believes that everyone is capable of healing, growth, and resiliency. Although life is constantly changing and moving, she believes that each person has the ability to achieve the life and level of happiness they desire through self exploration and a deeper look into their experiences. Nina uses a variety of treatment modalities including Art Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy when working with children/adolescents, adults, and families. By using these various treatment modalities, Nina is able to address traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, life transitions, grief and loss, self esteem and stress management. Nina has extensive training in trauma (PTSD) and specializes in childhood trauma and abuse. Gina Rossetti, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist and clinical social worker who has over 10 years of experience working with adults, youth, and families. Gina believes therapy is a journey that allows clients to process life experiences and develop useful strategies to support growth. Gina works collaboratively and helps clients use their own strengths and supports to heal, cultivate meaningful relationships, and develop emotional balance and self-awareness. In her practice, she uses a trauma-informed and attachment focused perspective and has training and experience in EMDR, body-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness, parts work, cognitive-behavioral approaches, sand tray, and expressive art techniques. During sessions, Gina creates a safe and compassionate space that is empowering and encourages resilience to help clients achieve their fullest potential. Gina works with adults of all ages and youth ages 5-17 who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, childhood and recent trauma, relationship concerns, life-transitions, self-esteem, and depression. Gina has a particular interest in supporting women around complex trauma, relationship challenges, as well as systemic, intersectional womens issues. Timeline: 9:00 - Introduction 9:15 - Overview of general ethics in clinical work with clients 10:00 - Ethical issues specific to EMDR treatment with clients 11:00 - Case Examples and Discussion 11:45 - Questions and Closing Statements 12:00 - Conclusion of Training Learning Objectives: Identify ethical issues specific to EMDR Therapy in the context of in-person and telehealth treatment. Recognize various topics where ethical dilemmas occur and compare general ethical issues in psychotherapy to ethical issues in EMDR treatment. Recognize ethical dilemmas by discussing case examples. Please email Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC at ninadaveytcc@gmail.com or Gina Rossetti, LCSW-C at rossetti.gina.tcc@gmail.com for questions or more information.