About this course

Learning Objectives

• Define and describe the structure and purpose of the EMDR intensive model
• Increase knowledge of research on EMDR intensives.
• Describe comparisons of EMDR therapy in an intensive model vs traditional therapy model.
• Develop awareness and clinical decision making skills for EMDR in an intensive model.
• Increase clinical competency for screening prospective EMDR intensive clients.
• Develop and increase EMDR intensive case conceptualization skills
• Describe billing and payment options for EMDR intensive sessions.

Learning Levels

• advanced

Course Instructor(s)

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  Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott, LPC

  Owner/Founder, Simply Rewire LLC & Sea Glass LLC

  Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott is a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDRIA Consultant dedicated to providing elevated EMDR therapy and intensives at her private practice, Sea Glass, in Richmond, VA. Jennifer takes an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, combining EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and an attachment-focused lens to provide customized care for adults navigating healing their complex trauma.

  In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer is the owner of Simply Rewire, where she focuses on offering consultation and training to EMDR therapists. Through Simply Rewire, she provides expert guidance to clinicians seeking to refine their skills, enhance their confidence, and deepen their understanding of EMDR therapy. Jennifer is passionate about mentoring the next generation of EMDR therapists, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to excel.

  With a strong foundation in trauma therapy, Jennifer combines her expertise in EMDR with a commitment to professional development and clinician support. Whether through direct client care, consultation, or training, she strives to advance the field of EMDR therapy by empowering both clients and therapists in their journey toward healing and professional mastery.

References

• Bongaerts H, Van Minnen A, de Jogh A. Intensive EMDR to treat patients with complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: a case series. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research. 2017; 11(2). doi: 10.1891/1933-3196.11.2.84 https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgremdr/11/2/84
• Van Woudenberg C, Voorendonk EM, Bongaerts H, Zoet HA, Verhagen M, Lee CW, van Minnen A, De Jongh A. Effectiveness of an intensive treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2018 Jul 10;9(1):1487225. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2018.1487225. PMID: 30013726; PMCID: PMC6041781. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041781/
• Auren, Trude Julie Brynhildsvoll et al. “Intensive outpatient treatment for PTSD: an open trial combining prolonged exposure therapy, EMDR, and physical activity.” European journal of psychotraumatology vol. 13,2 2128048. 7 Oct. 2022, doi:10.1080/20008066.2022.2128048
• Zepeda Méndez M, Nijdam MJ, Ter Heide FJJ, van der Aa N, Olff M. A five-day inpatient EMDR treatment programme for PTSD: pilot study. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2018 Feb 5;9(1):1425575. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2018.1425575. PMID: 29441152; PMCID: PMC5804727. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5804727/
• Kaliman, P., Cosín-Tomás, M., Madrid, A. et al. Epigenetic impact of a 1-week intensive multimodal group program for adolescents with multiple adverse childhood experiences.Sci Rep 12, 17177 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-21246-9
• Greenwald, R., & Camden, A. A. (2024). A pragmatic randomized comparison of intensive EMDR and intensive PC for victims of crime. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 16(1), 134–142. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001176
• Posluns, Kirsten, and Terry Lynn Gall. “Dear Mental Health Practitioners, Take Care of Yourselves: a Literature Review on Self-Care.” International journal for the advancement of counseling vol. 42,1 (2020): 1-20. doi:10.1007/s10447-019-09382-w https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7223989/
• CMS article Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services (updated 1/1/2023) https://rb.gy/uuzle
• NASW article on 90834 for 90 min https://rb.gy/vq4ir
• Kym Tolson video on billing for prolonged codes (info on+G2212) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-KZDorS1Qo
• Impact of Events Scale (revised) https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ies-r.asp
• PRECI protocol (recent events) https://emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/EMDR-PRECI-SCRIPTED-ABRIL-2011.pdf
• DES-II (dissociation screening) http://traumadissociation.com/des
• A-TIP Worksheet https://emdrconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A-TIP-PDF.pdf
• Using EMDR to Address Pre-Verbal Trauma with an Early Developmental Approach (training) https://www.simplyrewireemdr.com/early-developmental-approach-emdr
• When there are no words book by Paulsen & O’Shea https://www.amazon.com/When-There-Are-Words-Attachment/dp/1507507194
• Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (3rd ed.).