[humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

[Michael Abell]

Hi Beth,
	I spoke with Robbie at the institute this morning. She was very
receptive to the conversation regarding working with blind participants and
said that they have trained many blind counselors.
	I am not sure about who is providing the training that you are
looking to attend, but there is set criteria for best practices with EMDR. I
would give them a call and ask about your training and see if it fits within
this criteria. I found them very approachable. Good luck!

Regards,

Michael "Big Dog" Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
(480) 369-0805



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Subject: Re: [humanser] Providing EMDR as a therapeutic modality

Hi,

I have contacted the EMDR Institute, with no response yet. I would like to
try and contact the developer directly if I can. Francine Schapiro or Andrew
leaves who trained with her. Either one would be wonderful to be in touch
with.
I agree with you about considering type of trauma before providing a
specific EMDR modality. Good food for thought.



Thanks,
BethSent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2016, at 8:56 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser
<humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Beth,
> 
> I'm wondering if you have considered contacting a woman who developed this
technique. I believe her last name is Schapiro. Here is food for thought for
down the road when you were working with clients using this modality. When
thinking about using I tracking tapping or buzzers consider the type of
trauma the client has experienced. At the point in my life when I received
the MDR therapy I could not handle being touched. Tapping did not work. For
obvious reasons tracking the therapists finger did not work either therefore
holding the buzzers and being able to control them work best for me.
> 
> Go for it! Live the life you choose!
> 
> From,
> Lisa
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 17, 2016, at 7:37 PM, Beth Lpc via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>> 
>> 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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