#19 - EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology for Chronic Pain and Illness with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PHD is a licensed clinical psychologist, EMDR Therapy consultant, and a certified yoga instructor with a private practice in Boulder, CO. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University and holds a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology through Naropa University. She is the author of 5 books including: The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Therapy, and The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook. She is dedicated to offering informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog www.drarielleschwartz.com

EMDR Workshop

Attend virtually:

Monday & Tuesday, May 16-17, 2022

9 AM - 4 PM: Registration starting at 8:30 AM

In this engaging and informative two day Live Webinar training by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, you will learn a biopsychosocial model of care which takes into account objective physical and biological factors of pain and illness as well as factors that are psychological or psychogenic in origin. Within this training, you will develop an understanding of the polyvagal theory as related to trauma recovery. A biopsychosocial approach assists clients to increase their sense of control, self-efficacy, and self-regulation regarding the intensity and duration of disturbing physical symptoms.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

You will learn tools to address client experiences related to medical mismanagement, invasive medical procedures, or the lack of control that commonly arises with chronic pain and illness. Treating somatic disorders and illness can be challenging; especially when the etymology lies in complex, developmental trauma. Therefore, you will be guided to assess for dissociation, lack of affect tolerance, or secondary gains that may block successful resolution of traumatic events.

This is an intermediate program for all mental health professionals

Recognize that chronic pain involves disturbing somatic components combined with emotional responses and cognitive interpretations.

Recount the distinction between stress, chronic stress, and unresolved PTSD in the different ways that they impact health.

Describe the polyvagal theory as related to trauma recovery

Learn how to assess for dissociation and identify client’s parts or ego states as related to pain and illness

Learn resource development installation to help clients develop greater control over pain and illness symptoms

Recognize that a high level of adverse childhood experiences contributes to greater health risks in adulthood.

Discuss how research has shown the relationship between cortisol levels and the immune system in clients with chronic PTSD.

Discuss how somatic symptoms including illnesses and chronic pain can be used as potential targets in EMDR Therapy.

Recall that when targeting a body sensation, you can use a floatback/affect bridge or not use a floatback/affect bridge in the assessment phase for chronic pain

Apply at least two types of self-care techniques to help clients with chronic pain learn to regulate and manage their pain.