EMDR Sussex - workshops and training

EMDR Sussex is pleased to present a day of networking and workshops for local EMDR therapists.

Do come along to meet new people or to reconnect with colleagues.  Lunch is provided and there will be several opportunities during the day for discussion and learning in small groups. 

Saturday, 9th November, 9.30 - 4.30 (Arrival and refreshments from 9.00)

Venue: The Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1YD.

Tickets:  £50 (EMDR Association Members), £75 (non-members) via Cadamy https://cademy.co.uk/emdr-sussex/networking-and-workshops-for-local-emdr-therapists

Presentations will include:

EMDR in a Renal Unit – working with complex and chronic ill health, by Angela Taylor and Maria Tribe.  Looking at case studies and patient interviews from the Sussex Kidney Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.  

Angela and Maria are part of a team of four EMDR therapists working in the Kidney Unit.   Maria is an Accredited EMDR Practitioner. 

EMDR and Aviation, by Dr Ruth Henderson: where EMDR can be an asset in aviation - the traumas, the vulnerabilities and who might need help with EMDR.    

Ruth is a Chartered Counselling & Clinical Psychologist, and Accredited EMDR Practitioner, working in private practice in Copthorne, West Sussex. Also, Researcher and Data Coordinator at the Centre for Aviation Psychology (CAP), Member of the European Aviation and Aerospace Psychology (EAAP), and working towards accreditation, as an Aviation Psychologist.  BPS registered Aviation Psychologist.  Ruth is also a committee member for EMDR Sussex. 

EMDR with the military and veterans: exploring the distinct organisational and cultural characteristics of these populations and how EMDR can be offered within this context, by Shelley Bradley-Scholey.  

Shelley is an EMDR Consultant in private practice.  She offers a unique perspective, having been embedded within the military culture, served on military operations and delivered EMDR in active conflict areas.   Shelley has recently spoken to the EMDR UK podcast about her own experiences in combat, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384503/15411035

Shelley is also joint author of: Bradley-Scholey, S., McCauley, M., Whybrow, D. and  Hurley, E.C. (2023), 'EMDR with a Military Population’ in Farrell, D., Schubert, S.J., & Kiernana, M. (eds) The Oxford Handbook of EMDR, (online edn, Oxford Academic, 20 Apr 2023).  Oxford University Press. 

6 CPD points have been awarded from the EMDR Association.

EEDI Objectives:
 
1. For the venue to be as accessible as possible.
  • The venue is accessible, the hall and accessible toilet is on the ground floor and lifts are available to other floors where further accessible toilets are available. These are clearly sign-posted, and we include this in our introduction at the beginning of the day to ensure anybody with a sight impairment is aware too. There is a prayer room available on the ground floor too. The venue is 2 blocks from the nearest bus and rail station and has taxis available if required. It is also near a low-cost hotel.
  • The room is large enough to accommodate those that need to stand or move around.
  • The speakers are on a stage so they can be easily seen by the audience.  They are briefed that if there is an open mic or question time, that a roving microphone will be given to the participant so that all can hear their comment or question. The presenter will also be asked to repeat what they have said.  It has a hearing loop if required.
  • On applying for a ticket, participants will be asked if they have any EEDI specific needs we can address and we will enter into a dialogue pre-the event, if the needs arise.
  • Any support workers required will be offered free spaces and will receive lunch and beverages.
  • On arrival, there will be board members that meet and greet and will sign-post the attenders. Anyone who has identified their EEDI requests, will be acknowledged, but not separated from the audience.
2. For materials used to be as accessible as possible. 
  • We will ask the presenters for their slides and handouts in advance so that we can send out to those that would require them in advance. We will consider alternative ways of presenting according to needs that arise, or any that are notified to us in advance.  
3. For the event to be open to a diverse range.
  • We are willing to consider cost implications and offer free spaces to local charities who are providing EMDR to our local communities.
4. To consider EEDI needs.
  • An EEDI feedback question is included in the Evaluation Form so that we can continue to learn and develop in meeting those needs.
  • The members will be informed that we have an EEDI Lead - Claire Pooley, who can be contacted via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.