AC7135 - Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training Part A

The university supports the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (La, Dyjur, & Bair, 2018). This means learning will be via a blend of web-based resources and face to face learning. A ‘flipped classroom’ approach (Bergman & Sams, 2012), promotes the front loading of theoretical content as preparatory independent study provided via online learning and reading, prior to face-to-face learning. This approach to module delivery promotes active learning as it works to accommodate your learning needs and abilities by offering flexibility and direction gained from the preparatory web-based materials which are then explored and applied during the face-to-face sessions creating new knowledge. A positive learning environment will promote active learning through didactic teaching, interspersed by group discussion, use of online materials, experiential learning, supervised low fidelity simulation and critical reflection of your own practice. Low fidelity simulation sessions will involve self-experience. These sessions are facilitated by experienced EMDR Europe Accredited Consultants with suitable safeguards in place including debrief periods at the end of each session. If needed, you also have access to Northumbria University Student Life and Wellbeing services. Your Programme Lead and Personal Tutor are also available to offer guidance on academic support throughout the programme.
Offering multiple ways of learning helps you to engage along with giving you the opportunity to express your learning through action and/or expression. Encouraged by a positive learning environment, you are likely to feel more engaged and motivated in your learning. Authentic assessment means you that any assessments throughout the module will mirror real life activities. Authentic assessment will be an on-going key feature of the module, via group clinical supervision, online materials, and supervised low fidelity simulation. Clinical supervision of professional practice will be at the heart of learning, forming partnerships with peers in a critical exploration of professional issues. You will develop as a reflexive practitioner by monitoring your own practice, setting personal standards, whilst at the same time placing the client/patient at the heart of clinical practice. The approach would be cyclical in nature, with theory informing practice and practice informing theory. Authentic formative assessments embedded within the delivery prepare you for the summative assessment requirements. All assessments within the programme will be operated in accordance with standard operating procedures and marked and moderated in accordance with the Assessment Regulations for Taught Awards (ARTA) ensuring the academic standards required for student awards are met.

Bergman, J., & Sams, A. (2012) Flip your classroom. Reach every student in every class every day. Washington D.C., International Science of Technology in Education.
La, H., Dyjur, P., & Bair, H. (2018). Universal design for learning in higher education. Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. Calgary University of Calgary

You will be supported by the module team who will guide your learning and academic assessment throughout the module. External specialists (EMDR Europe Consultants) may lead some of the primary teaching sessions, but mainly assist (dependent upon numbers) the practicum/ self-experience and participate in the wider issue of participant’s clinical practice development. The module lead was involved in developing the online materials and identified reading, assessment exercises, and will provide much of your face-to-face teaching, and feedback. This module is supported by Blackboard Ultra, which includes the module information, assessment information, power-point presentations and online materials, reading lists and relevant web links.
As identified above, peer support is encouraged and facilitated via the group clinical supervision embedded within this module and your programme of study. These sessions will also help you prepare for the summative assessment. Your Programme Lead and Personal Tutor are also available to offer guidance on academic support throughout the programme.
The University Libraries offer an extensive collection of material, both hard copy and electronic, access to international databases and training in information retrieval. A variety of study-skills-related help sheets, and online videos can be found on the library Skills Plus site. You can also access a range of student support and wellbeing services via Student Central or by accessing the Student Life and Wellbeing pages and Ask4Help via your electronic student portal.
You will also have an allocated Personal Tutor who will provide advice and support in relation to academic, procedural, and (where desired and appropriate) personal matters during the programme of study you have enrolled on. Northumbria University sets out the role of the Personal Tutor clearly in policy, supporting the Northumbria University Student charter on Personal Tutors. The policy can be found here.
You will have access to 24/7 generic IT support and specific support from the programme team with any specific IT issues related to the online resources.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Critically appraise the empirical evidence base in relation to EMDR Therapy as a psychological treatment intervention for those traumatised by adverse life experiences including stress responses, acute trauma, post-trauma stress (PTSD), complex PTSD and continuum trauma.

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of EMDR Therapy as an eight-phase protocol underpinned by the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theoretical framework.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. Effectively apply the theory of EMDR Therapy to divergent clinical populations.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
4. Make effective use of on-going EMDR Therapy clinical supervision and EMDR/AIP case conceptualisation and consultation being at the core of this (PAD).

5. Demonstrate active participation and understanding during supervised practicum self-experience sessions (PAD)

Formative assessment:
In your clinical supervision sessions, you will produce and deliver case presentations (with suitable provision and protection for confidentiality) in which connections are forged between real life situations and that of the practical and theoretical content of EMDR therapy. This will provide you with opportunity for peer and academic verbal feedback which will support the development of your summative work. (MLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Practice Assessment Document (PAD)
During clinical supervision, you are required to present your evidence to your clinical supervisor, to receive feedback on your progress in practice, and discuss your aims and objectives for the next stage of your practice learning.
Guidance will be given about the nature of evidence and structure of the Practice Assessment Document during seminars and tutorials and on the module Blackboard Ultra site (MLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Summative Assignment:
Summative assessment on this module will be via the following:

Part 1. Develop a comprehensive 2000-word treatment plan based upon a problem-based learning case study to consider the following:
• Case conceptualisation using the adaptive information processing framework.
• EMDR therapy as an eight-phase treatment intervention.
• Addressing ethical and moral dimensions with EMDR therapy.
(MLO 1, 2, 3).
Submission will be via Turnitin located in module site.
Summative feedback on final submission of the assessed work will be given in a structured format to inform future practice.

Part 2. Practice Assessment Document (PAD): You are required to complete 5 hours EMDR clinical supervision/ case consultation (stipulated by EMDR Europe to be included in EMDR Europe Standard Training). These hours can be used as part of the requirements for future EMDR Europe Training should you wish to seek EMDR Europe Accreditation as a Practitioner following this programme.
Your clinical supervisor and module lead will assess this via a review of the evidence collected on within your Practice Assessment Document (PAD). (MLO 4, 5).
Submission will be via Turnitin located in module site.
Summative feedback on final submission of the assessed work will be given in a structured format to inform future practice.

All students undertaking the course must already be licensed mental health professionals with a Professional Statutory Regulatory Body, engaged in cli

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In this module, you learn how to develop critical knowledge and appreciation for the practice of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for those traumatised by adverse life experiences. EMDR Therapy is a complex, multi-faceted, empirically supported psychological treatment, which integrates many successful elements from a range of evidence-based treatment interventions. This module introduces you to the existing evidence base which will inform your practice. You will learn to recognise, critically evaluate, and understand the evidence and frameworks to prepare you to effectively incorporate and apply EMDR Therapy into your existing clinical practice. The module develops your ability to case conceptualise underpinned with theoretical frameworks and based upon current legal, ethical, and professional guidance. To fulfil the EMDR Europe requirements for EMDR Standard Training participants must have 100% attendance and demonstrate competency during EMDR practicum/ self-experience sessions.