Although spirituality can be a powerful resource to clients who are working through trauma, spiritual and cult abuse can be the source of trauma, which can create complex dynamics and dilemmas for clients. The wounds of spiritual abuse cut deeply and present specific challenges to both the therapist and client in the healing process. In this workshop, you will learn how to create an effective treatment plan to help your clients who have experienced spiritual/cult abuse overcome their trauma and thrive moving forward. Covered topics will include effective treatment phases of EMDR Therapy and how to get through them, working with the complexities of family, cultural, religious, spiritual and societal dynamics during the healing process, and helping the  client to work towards health.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

EMDRIA CREDITS- This program is open to clinicians who are at least partially trained in EMDR (Attendees should be advised that it is recommended they complete the full EMDR basic training and have experience in using EMDR with this client population before using this material.) Eligibility for EMDRIA Credits is restricted to those who have completed an EMDRIA- Approved Basic Training. Attendees who are partially trained in EMDR and not eligible to receive EMDRIA Credits. *Attendance at the entire workshop is required to receive credit.

Anastasia Doulis-Pollock, LCMHC maintains responsibility for this program and its content in accordance with EMDRIA standards. Please call (801) 984-1717 for more information or if special accommodations are required.