Practitioner Certificate in Multi-Sensory Trauma Processing and EMDR Principles across the lifespan
This exciting training programme, utilises two core models to address and resolve trauma.
1) Multi-Sensory Trauma Processing Model (MTP)
2) Eye movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
MTP was initially created, by Dr Nancy Davis, after the tragic events of 911 in NYC to help reduce residual trauma symptoms in first responders and their families. It has since been expanded to address trauma with multiple other populations. Multi-Sensory Trauma Processing (MTP) focuses extensively on the sensory and somatic aspects of traumatic experiences and how blockages in these areas interrupt successful processing.
MTP combines many types of therapies:
- Cognitive therapy
- Visual imagery/hypnosis
- Therapeutic stories
- Narrative therapy
- EMDR-bilateral stimulation
- Client centered Rogerian therapy
- Neuro linguistic programming
EMDR also relies on the power of bilateral stimulation (BLS) and has been widely researched and proven to be an effective therapy for trauma survivors. It is also useful in the psychotherapeutic treatment with a wide range of clients who struggle with debilitating psychological and physiological symptoms.
Both modalities are designed to assist with the processing of unresolved issues and to activate the client’s internal healing processes. Treatment may be a single session or may span multiple sessions. It may also be incorporated as an ongoing or intermittent part of the treatment being provided. Clinical decisions are made in accordance with the complexity of PTSD symptomology that the client is struggling with.
As this is a practitioner award, engagement in 20 clinical practice sessions, and 5 supervision sessions, are required. This supervision is included in the course.
Suitable Applicants
This training is suitable for trainee and qualified play therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, expressive arts therapists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals working within the range of psychotherapeutic modalities with clients of all ages.
Course Leader
Linda McGuire MA, MIACP, is an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and Consultant and certified trainer of MTP. Linda has led university level degree programmes in the field of
counselling and psychotherapy, addiction counselling and art psychotherapy throughout Ireland and is an experienced lecturer and course developer. She has worked extensively with young people and their families coordinating clinical services in these dedicated areas for over twenty-five years.
Dr Nancy Davis is the former head of psychological services with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In addition to development the MTP model, she is also the creator of Therapeutic Stories that Teach and Heal Series (3rd Ed) and is an international trainer. Nancy will zoom in briefly during 2 sessions.
Course Structure
This course runs over 7 full days (10am – 5pm). Days 1, 3, 6 and 7 are in person and Days 2, 4 and 5 are online. There will be 3 additional online small group supervision sessions spread over the duration of the training for each participant. Full day sessions take place from 10am – 5pm.
Overview of Content
Day 1: Introduction to MTP and Trauma
Day 2: Theory, Practice and Bilateral Stimulation, Therapeutic storytelling
Day 3: Fishbowl Supervision (single incident trauma)
Day 4: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), Parental/ Caregiver inclusion, Healing the Healer
Day 5: Job-Related Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Letting Go
Day 6: Integrating Therapeutic Stories with MTP, BLS and Expressive Arts: Putting it all together –
Day 7: Case Presentations/Supervision
The 2024-2025 course will run on 16th Nov 24, 14th Dec 24, 18th Jan 25, 15th Feb 25, 15th March 25, 12th April 25, and 24th May. Dec, Feb and Mar modules are online, 3 onsite dates are in Limerick, and the Jan day is in CTC, Ballymore, Co Westmeath.
Usual Course Fee is €1200. Launch offer: €200 Discount to first 10 participants to enrol!
Please return completed application form, with €50 application fee (payable to Children’s Therapy Centre) to: CTC. Stewart House, Lonsdale Road, National Technology Park, Plassey, Co. Limerick, V94 KN70.
Further enquiries: ctclinda1@gmail.com
IACP CPD approved for 48 CPD Points
