EMDR GAP Training

Training Objectives

• Explain the AIP-theoretical model and the relationship between this model and the human nervous system.
• Describe what clinician should do during critical care, rapid response or early intervention and the neurophysiological reasons.
• Explain the relationship between the Polyvagal theory and the co-regulation, and how clinicians can keep a physiological non-anxious presence to help the clients co-regulate.
• Describe our AIP-informed treatment procedures and protocols in the context of local and international disaster response.
• Explain the ASSYST procedures definition, references, objectives, and the rationale for their specific design to address Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) intrusion symptoms.
• Explain the ASSYST treatment procedures from the AIP-perspective.
• Utilize the ASSYST-Individual procedure in a practice scenario with a partner to prepare for using with real clients after the training or by observing a demonstration (if taking the course on demand).
• Use the ASSYST-Group procedure in a practice scenario with a partner to prepare for using with real clients after the training or by observing a demonstration (if taking the course on demand).
• Define Early Psychological Interventions, the three types of PTSD diagnosis prevention, how can we identified those at risk to develop PTSD, Early and Ongoing Traumatic Stress (prolonged adverse experiences) clinical presentations.
• Describe the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) Model based Acute Trauma and Ongoing Traumatic Stress Theoretical and Case Conceptualization (Jarero & Artigas, Sixth Edition, 2022).
• Utilize the EMDR-PRECI in a practice scenario with a partner to prepare for using with real clients after the training or by observing a demonstration (if taking the course on demand).
• Utilize the EMDR-IGTP-OTS in a practice scenario with a partner to prepare for using with real clients after the training or by observing a demonstration (if taking the course on demand).

EMDR GAP Protocols Applications

The interventions included in the EMDR GAP Training are among the most adaptable, versatile, and culturally responsive.

Because they were developed and researched in communities across the globe (not just in Western clinical facilities & settings), clinicians will have an accessible approach to trauma intervention.

EMDR GAP Protocols can be used in a wide array of settings such as:

• Private practice & community mental health agencies
• Hospitals, residential, and PHP settings
• Humanitarian field work sites and community centers
• Schools, universities, and workplaces

EMDR GAP Protocols are effective at treating many forms of acute and chronic stress and trauma, including:

• Acute & prolonged childhood traumas
• Intimate relationship traumas (i.e.: DV, etc.)
• Career traumas (i.e.: first responders, healthcare workers, military members)
• Climate traumas (i.e.: earthquakes, wildfire, hurricane survivors)
• Community violence traumas & tragedies (i.e.: mass shootings, loss of a beloved community member)
• Medical traumas
• Sociopolitical traumas (i.e.: poverty, oppression)
• War & geopolitical-related traumas (i.e.: terrorist attacks, refugees)

Online, On-Demand Course Access

You will receive a login and password (by email) for our online training portal (Scaling Up Hub) on the day your course starts (or on the day you purchase the course, if on-demand or if the course has already began).

You will have access to all course materials 90 days after the last Q&A session is scheduled (or 90 days after purchase for the on-demand only training). After 90 days, you will be given the option to continue to receive access to the course materials for $40 per month.

Participation Requirements

Skill Level: Advanced

Our intended audience are therapists who have completed an EMDRIA or EMDR Iberoamerica-Approved Basic Training. People only trained in EMDR by PESI are not eligible for the training.

Course Completion Requirements

If participants are attending a live training, they must be present for the entire live event in order to receive a certificate of completion. If they are not able to attend the entire event live, then they have the option of completing the course by viewing the recorded version. Course completion requirements for this option include viewing the entire recorded version and passing a posttest with an 80% score. Participants can take the quiz as many times as needed to receive an 80% passing score. The requirements for successful completion for this option also include completing the course evaluation.

Final Training Details

This workshop is held in facilities which are in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact the Scaling Up Team at info@ScalingUpEMDR.com if special accommodations are required.

Scaling Up maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA requirements.

Audio/Video/Photo Disclosure: Some of the trainings will be audio and/or video recorded. Additionally, photos may be taken and used for website and other promotional materials. By registering for this training you are consenting that you are in agreement of and aware of this disclosure agreement.

​There are no known conflicts of interests for this workshop. All grievances must be in writing to info@scalingupemdr.com, and will be replied to within 5 – 10 business days.