[humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

[Mary Ann Robinson]

Hi Beth,

I am glad you are deciding to go for it.  I believe all of us will want to 
hear about your experience.

Wishing you all the best,

Mary Ann Robinson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beth Lpc via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
To: "Human Services Division Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Beth Lpc" <bethglpc at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:37 PM
Subject: Re: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality


> Hi,
>
> After speaking to a number of cited therapists about the modality, I am 
> going to go for it. I still wish I could find someone who is totally blind 
> that is practicing it.  It appears to be low cost because it is the same 
> curriculum shoved into two weekends as opposed to three.  While I movement 
> is most effective, using buzzers or tappers does also help. Along with 
> that, there are a number of skills that do not involve eye-movement that I 
> will be able to gain and utilize. The first weekend is in April. I will 
> let you know how it goes if anyone is interested in my experience.
>
> Thank you for the support,
>
> Beth
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 16, 2016, at 9:12 PM, Michael Abell via humanser 
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Beth,
>>    I have looked into this myself and am determining the efficacy of
>> the treatment and the opportunity I will have to administer it. The only
>> caution I would have is the term "low cost" and how well the training is
>> rated. Good Luck!
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Michael "Big Dog" Abell
>>
>> Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
>> (480) 369-0805
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beth Lpc
>> via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 7:23 PM
>> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Beth Lpc
>> Subject: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have the opportunity  to take a low-cost EMDR training to thenbecome
>> certified to provide this therapeutic modality to clients. Are there any
>> blind therapists out there who are currently providing this?  I have 
>> heard
>> that it is important to be able to see a client's face to know how to
>> moderate the process of EMDR which itself is nonverbal.  I know I can ask
>> clients what is coming up for them and to describe images, but I also 
>> don't
>> want to take away from the process. I know tappers or buzzers can be 
>> used,
>> but I still have the same visual concerns. I'm interested in experiences 
>> of
>> others providing this modality.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Beth
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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