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Neuropsychotherapy and Trauma InterventionsOriginally trained as a neuroscientist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a Stanford-educated clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in trauma treatment and the neuroscience of mental health. -
PTSD Relief TherapyInternationally-renowned PTSD researcher and clinician, founder of the Boston Trauma Centre and professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Medical School. -
CBT for DepressionDr. Nina Josefowitz has over thirty years’ experience as a CBT therapist and teacher and is the author of CBT Made Simple. -
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Complex Borderline Personality DisorderDr Daniel Fox is a renowned psychologist who specialises in treatment of personality disorders -
Depression and Bipolar DisorderDr Chris Aiken is a renowned psychiatrist, professor and author who specialises in the treatment of Mood Disorders -
Psychopathy TherapyForensic psychologist Dr Tarra Bates-Duford provides a comprehensive study of psychopathy -
CBT TrainingDr. Nina Josefowitz has over thirty years’ experience as a CBT therapist and teacher and is the author of CBT Made Simple. -
DBT TrainingDBT Specialist Dr Eboni Webb offers DBT Tools and strategies to address complex clients -
Narcissist TherapyDaniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multiple-award winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for over 20 years. -
EMDR TrainingClinical psychologist, international speaker & best-selling author introduces EMDR therapy skills for working with PTSD and trauma. -
Sibling Issues in TherapyProfessor Avidan Milevsky incorporates the latest research and clinical work in family dynamics to examine multiple angles of integrating sibling issues in therapy -
NLP TrainingInternationally acclaimed mind coach, hypnotherapist and bestselling author whose work centres on the principles of neuro linguistic programming (NLP) -
EMDR Training 2Clinical psychologist, international speaker & best-selling author introduces EMDR therapy skills for working with PTSD and trauma. -
Anxiety and Worry TherapyDr Jennifer Abel provides proven therapeutic techniques to help your clients work through the spiral of anxiety and successfully face their fears -
Divided Brain ClinicPsychiatrist Iain McGilchrist describes the real differences between the left and right halves of the human brain. It's not simply "emotion on the right, reason on the left," but something far more complex and interesting. -
Sensorimotor PsychotherapyInternationally-renowned psychotherapist, 40 years’ experience integrating the mind and body, offers relief and a new way of living in our body. -
Hypnosis For Pain Relief TrainingWorld-renowned clinical psychologist and professor with over 30 years' experience using hypnosis for pain control offers a step-by-step guide to using hypnosis to enhance your clinical practice. -
Advanced Trauma Therapy TrainingWorld-renowned trauma clinical psychologist and clinician with over 30 years’ experience helping survivors to accept and love their wounded selves. -
Childhood Sexual AbuseForensic Psychologist Dr Tarra Bates-Duford offers expert therapy approaches for treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) -
Anxiety Relief TreatmentClinical psychologist, researcher and expert in behavioural treatment for phobias, provides dynamic treatment and relief from anxiety. -
ACT Therapy TrainingLearn the advantages and benefits of implementing Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) into your clinical practice with Dr John Boorman, UK clinical psychologist and ACT Therapy Specialist. -
Divorcing: Parents & KidsInternationally-acclaimed clinical psychologist, professor at Harvard University, McLean Hospital and clinician with over 30 years’ experience working with high-conflict couples. -
Brain SkoolBrain Skool is a collection of sessions from internationally-renowned specialists investigating the function and processing of their favourite brain regions. -
Depression Relief TherapyDoctor of counselling psychology offers understanding and relief from depression with a variety of skills and a wealth of treatment experience. -
Conflict in RelationshipsInternationally-acclaimed clinical psychologist, professor at Harvard University, McLean Hospital and clinician with over 30 years’ experience working with high-conflict couples. -
Emotional RegulationClinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people manage out of control emotions, irrationality, feelings of hopelessness and distress.
EMDR For Depression and Anxiety
SESSION 4 OF 6
Duration 8mins 00secs
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This informative webinar with Dr Jennifer Sweeton examines the application of EMDR in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Dr Sweeton provides clear, clinically grounded recommendations for identifying effective targets and addressing the negative cognitions that maintain these conditions. Participants will gain insight into adapting EMDR protocols beyond trauma-focused work, allowing for more nuanced and responsive treatment planning. Ideal for clinicians looking to broaden their EMDR practice, this session offers practical strategies to enhance confidence, precision, and therapeutic impact when working with clients experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
ALL SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE: Further Skills for EMDR
Choosing a Target in Phase 1 of EMDR
Unlock the secrets of effective EMDR therapy with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton. Discover how to strategically choose your targets in Phase 1 and explore innovative ways to work with sensory and emotional experiences beyond traditional imagery. Elevate your practice and transform your approach to trauma healing.
A More Somatic Approach To EMDR
In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explores how to deepen EMDR work through a somatic lens. Learn how integrating body-based awareness enhances regulation, processing, and integration by enriching Phases 2 and 6, supporting more embodied, effective, and lasting therapeutic outcomes for clients.
When the Traumatic Image is too Distressing
In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explores effective strategies for working with traumatic images that feel overwhelming for clients. Learn how approaches such as Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) and psychological dissociation can reduce distress and make trauma processing safer and more tolerable.
EMDR For Depression and Anxiety « you are here
In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explores how EMDR can be effectively used to treat depression and anxiety. Discover practical guidance on selecting appropriate targets and working with negative cognitions to support more focused, effective, and meaningful therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Expanding on the Brain and Physical Pain
In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explores the powerful connection between physical pain and mental health. Discover how overlapping brain systems involved in pain, trauma, and mental illness influence one another, shaping emotional experience, symptom development, and opportunities for integrated, effective treatment.
Grief and Social Disconnectedness
In this session, Dr Jennifer Sweeton explores grief through the lens of social disconnectedness. Learn why maintaining connection to self and others is vital after loss, and gain insight into complicated grief and therapeutic approaches that support healing and reconnection.
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