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Digital Seminar

Polyvagal-Informed EMDR

A Neuro-Informed Approach to Healing

Faculty:
Rebecca Kase, LCSW
Duration:
2 Hours 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Mar 23, 2024
Product Code:
NOS096382
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Polyvagal Theory and EMDR are two leading-edge therapy approaches with ample implications for healing. In this workshop, learn how these popular neuro-informed frameworks can be woven together to support clients through not only trauma and PTSD, but also in the treatment of addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, and adjustment disorders. We’ll dive into: 
 

  • How to apply the most important principles of Polyvagal Theory across a wide variety of practices and clinical presentations  
  • Why heart rate variability and vagal tone matter in your therapy room  
  • How to apply neural exercises to help clients regulate emotions  
  • How to use the core principles of EMDR therapy to treat trauma, depression, and anxiety  

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



CPD

PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 2.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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Faculty

Rebecca Kase, LCSW's Profile

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Rebecca Kase, LCSW, is an EMDR consultant and trainer. She owns Kase & CO Training and Consulting and is the author of Polyvagal-Informed EMDR: A Neuro-informed Approach to Healing. She facilitates EMDR trainings, advanced clinical trainings, and professional consultation for psychotherapists.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Rebecca Kase maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a national speaker. She previously received royalties from Bilateralstimulation.io. Rebecca Kase receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Rebecca Kase is a member of the EMDR International Association, the International Society for the Study of Traumatic Dissociation, and the Yoga Alliance.


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Objectives

  1. ​​​Describe the key Polyvagal Theory principles and their relationship to psychotherapy.​​
  2. ​​​​Evaluate the role of heart rate variability and vagal tone on mental health and ​​well-being​​.​​​ 
  3. Examine the relationship between interoception and mental health symptoms.  
  4. ​​​​Analyze the benefits of EMDR therapy for treating ​​​trauma.​​​​ 

Outline

  • Foundations of Polyvagal Theory and the crucial role of the vagus nerve in psychotherapy  
  • What is the vagal break and how to teach your clients to use it 
  •  Limitations of Polyvagal Theory in therapy  
  • Heart rate, vagal tone and more: What you need to know about their relationship to mental and physical health  
  • Clinical interventions for building vagal tone and heart rate variability  
  • Limitations of the research on vagal tone and heart rate variability 
  • The power of interoception: A vital skill for emotion regulation 
  • The Preparation Hierarchy of Polyvagal Informed EMDR 

Target Audience

  • Psychologists
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Social Workers

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