EMDRIA CEUs– Diagnosis or issue specialization
Addiction:
Many people do not know that there are specific protocols through EMDR therapy that can be accessed through advanced EMDRIA training that equip clinicians with amazing evidence-based practices to treat addiction, urges, and underlying trauma. With roughly 50% of individuals with a mental health diagnosis, also struggling with some element of conquering addiction, this can be a powerful way to equip your EMDR therapy practice and create a niche of expertise for yourself.
OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder
Siri is another specific diagnosis that many people are unaware of the powerful treatment for OCD that can be accessed through EMDR therapy. Similar to addiction work, additional protocols specifically designed for the treatment of OCD can be taught through EMDRIA advanced training opportunities, and equip you with the skills to specifically address OCD symptoms and tendencies. With over one and 100 individuals, struggling with OCD, this is another area of expertise that is in high demand
Dissociation Disorders
This is one of the most common niches, that EMDR therapists will develop, and for a good reason. Trauma and association tend to go hand-in-hand, so trauma therapists who are engaging in EMDR therapy practice may feel that it is a natural advancement for them to continue their expertise by getting additional skills with dissociative disorders. The EMDRIA advanced training options related to dissociation are numerous. So it may take a bit more study and research to find the specific training that is most appealing to you. These trainings can range from the integration of ego state therapy, IFS, therapy, attachment, therapy, and other Model integrations into EMDR therapy through these EMDRIA advanced training practices. Disassociation disorders, obviously exist on a spectrum throughout the population of individuals who experience trauma, but with increasing rates and understanding of association reported, this is a growing field for many clinicians to gain additional training and expertise.
Phobias
For any EMDR therapist, developing a niche related to phobias is a simple honing of EMDR therapy skills through EMDRIA advanced training courses and study. The treatment of phobias can be very similar to many of the basic training elements of EMDR practice, but with additional time and attention comes additional specificity of practice, competency, and efficiency, and working with populations.
Grief
Call grief is a normal part of the human experience, the new presentation of the prolonged grief diagnosis in the DSM five TR brings new attention to the treatment of grief, what can be seen as “normal“ grief, symptoms, and ways that therapists can intervene to treat and support individuals through grief. EMDR therapy can be an amazing intervention for grief and is effective at assisting individuals and resolving elements of grief symptoms causing distress. Some clinicians find a passion in assisting individuals with grief-related issues, and additional training in EMDRIA advanced courses can assist individuals in a greater understanding of the nuances of grief processing and develop additional efficiency in processing these types of targets.
These are just a few specific diagnosis-based niches that an EMDR therapist may choose to pursue additional training or expertise. We hope that you find that there are many routes to travel along your EMDR therapy journey, and find these additional options exciting to consider as you develop a practice that is meaningful for you and effective in bringing about healing for your clients.
